FROM MASERU

Intro (spoken / ad-libs) Yeah… From a small place with big dreams K-MAX… They didn’t see it coming Hook (melodic, repeat x2) From Maseru to the world, yeah I’m on my way Late nights, cold prayers, had to find my faith They said dream less, I said no way I been broke, been lost, now I’m okay From Maseru to the world, hear my pain Every scar, every loss in my name If I fall, I get up, no shame This my story, yeah it’s more than fame Verse 1 (rap) Born where the dreams feel far from reach Radio quiet but my soul still speaks Same street lights, same old scenes But my vision bigger than what they’ve seen Mama prayed when the fridge was empty Heart full but the pockets skinny They laughed when I said “global stages” Now I write my future on these pages No cosign, no shortcuts Just faith, hard work, trust God If the door locked, I kick courage in Turn pain to rhythm, fear to wins Pre-Hook (half-sung) I been down, I been low Had nights I ain’t wanna wake up though But the dream kept calling my phone So I answered… all alone Hook (repeat) From Maseru to the world, yeah I’m on my way… Verse 2 (rap, confident) Now they asking “K-MAX how you so focused?” I been doubted so much, I’m immune to it If they sleep on me, let them snore I was built from pressure, nothing more Industry cold, yeah I know that Fake smiles, fake love, I see all that I’m here for the long run, no cap Independent soul with a world-class map T.K.M on my back like a tattoo Put my city on the map, that’s factual If I make it, we all eat, that’s the rule I ain’t selfish with the shine, that’s taboo Bridge (emotional, almost spoken) If I disappear, remember me loud If I fail, remember I tried If I win, remember the ground Where a young boy looked at the sky Final Hook (bigger, emotional) From Maseru to the world, hear my voice Every loss I survived, every choice I ain’t perfect but my heart pure This for the ones who still want more From Maseru to the world, no disguise I wear my truth, I don’t hide If I die, l