Lyrics

Intro:
Essence
The Essence
The Essence
The Essence

1st Verse:
Numero uno, big dog, Cujo.
Indisputable, you know business as usual
Avoid the pitfalls, but never leaping through loopholes
Enjoy the journey even when the scenery ain't beautiful
From the Woods to worldly, represent it thoroughly
For God's sake, jokers get clowned by the Ace
Even when you got a lot of spades, you'll still get booked
The demeanor's Superfly, but the attitude's Scarface
Hello to my little friend and goodbye to the bad guy
Sillage from my cologne when I pass by
So take your act right, or back side I smack fire
Introducing the true meaning of a gas light
Overtime clock long days and fast nights
Seen it all before, deja vu in a past life
Going against all the odds stacked high
T's crossed, I's dotted I'm not the average guy

Chorus:
The essence, welcome to my session my profession
where I'm destined for success and nothing less than
My quest, to be mentioned with the best of them
Selections I bless in considered a classic specimen
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2nd verse:
Top contender, opposite of a pretender
Stand so tall on my pivot I can start center
Time to eat, feast mode definitely not for beginners
Had to break fast for lunch, and now I'm about to start dinner
At close range, I'll hook you up like Alcindor
And from the perimeter, my shot's got an extender
Sharp as a splinter in case you forgot to remember
Paradoxical, cold in the summer, hot in the winter
The world's full of players so be a game changer
One in the chamber can help you evade danger
Only one poor decision away from prison
Sometimes it's in your best interest just to abort the mission
No restrictions, show persistence through resistance
Execute with precision to bring goals to fruition
True religion, still honoring superstitions
If you can't stand the rain, count me out New Edition

Repeat Chorus