[00:11.606]My mama still workin' too hard
[00:13.888]My daddy ain't doin' too well
[00:15.858]My sister tryna stay above water
[00:18.541]My brother keepin' faith, yeah, change comin'
[00:21.154]Where there's a will, there's a way
[00:23.145]Lord, I pray for better days (Better days)
[00:25.851]I swear, I got of weight on me
[00:28.495]I swear, I got of pain on me
[00:31.122]Yeah
[00:32.311]
[00:32.613]I be missin' major moments, I can't get 'em back
[00:35.390]I be wastin' so much time tryna get to a bag
[00:38.188]I be thinkin' 'bout the kids that a ***** should have
[00:40.890]I pray to God that he forgives me for givin' 'em back
[00:43.740]
[00:43.742]But that's the price of fame
[00:45.768]And the game that I play
[00:49.170]It's gonna cost me
[00:51.834]It's gonna cost me, yeah, yeah
[00:55.030]
[00:55.032]I'm still stuck up on my ex-girl
[00:57.284]When you supposed to be my next girl
[00:59.252]Can't let her go, girl, I confess, girl
[01:01.257]I swear she got a hold on me
[01:03.739]Damn, she got a hold on me
[01:06.343]I got money but I need things money can't buy
[01:09.167]I got pain but my pride won't let me cry
[01:12.070]Still shakin' demons tryna kill 'em before I die
[01:14.888]Oh, no, no, no
[01:17.685]
[01:17.763]I be missin' major moments, I can't get 'em back
[01:20.654]I be wastin' so much time tryna get to a bag
[01:23.294]I be thinkin' 'bout the kids that a ***** should have, oh
[01:25.807]I pray to God that he forgives me for givin' 'em back
[01:28.890]
[01:28.892]But that's the price of fame
[01:30.948]And the game that I play (That I play, that I play, yeah)
[01:34.794]It's gonna cost me (It's gonna cost me)
[01:37.712]It's gonna cost me, yeah, yeah (Oh, no, no, no)
[01:40.340]It's the price of fame (Fame)
[01:42.686]And the game that I play (That I play, I play)
[01:46.216]It's gonna cost me (Yeah)
[01:48.552]Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
[01:52.238]
[01:53.151]Oh, oh, yeah, yeah
[01:56.330]Oh, oh, yeah, yeah
[01:59.089]Oh, oh, yeah, yeah
[02:01.822]
[02:04.747]Oh, oh, yeah, yeah
[02:07.382]Oh, oh, yeah, yeah
[02:10.292]Oh, oh, yeah, yeah
[02:13.089]
[02:15.195]Growing up with Sammie as your older brother is a completely different experience than what people automatically assume it is
[02:21.988]I've always wondered, you know
[02:23.967]How he can balance between being the norm- his normal self
[02:27.533]And then go on stage and perform in front of thousands of people
[02:31.318]And take on that celebrity persona that he also has
[02:37.454]I want the world to understand that my brother's a gifted man
[02:41.027]He sings, he writes, he talks to God on the regular
[02:45.510]Not just his musical talents, but also his natural-given gifts
[02:50.241]
[02:51.972]Without a brother like you, I wouldn't even be where I'm at today
[02:56.064]Without you, there would be no me
[02:58.418]'Cause I already know
[02:59.798]You already know how it goes, Samuel
[03:02.102]You not a king for nothin'
[03:06.683]I love you, so much, I'm proud of you
[03:12.777]Do your thing, king
[03:15.209]Love
[03:16.267]
[03:22.994]How do you describe being
[03:25.908]The mother of this amazing little boy
[03:30.656]That has grown into this incredible
[03:34.705]Favorite, gifted
[03:36.851]Talented young man?
[03:39.744]It has been one of the most rewarding gifts that God could ever bless me with
[03:46.511]I am so proud of him for so many different reasons
[03:52.380]But my heart bursts open with joy
[03:54.839]Each and every single thing
[03:56.606]Not just because his face is on the television
[03:58.934]Or his voice is on the radio
[04:02.053]But just the fact that he has decided
[04:04.476]And made a conscious decision to pursue his dreams, his ambitions
[04:08.204]And be the best at it
[04:11.707]Know that mommy is always
[04:13.788]Always praying for you
[04:17.722]And that all of the prophecies that was blessed
[04:21.122]And given to me at birth has come to pass
[04:25.430]I'm so proud of you
[04:27.889]I love you
[04:28.848]And continue to do what you do best
[04:32.166]Follow God
[04:34.089]Pursue your dreams
[04:35.936]And remain humble
[04:38.385]Be blessed, baby
[04:40.185]
[04:42.672]Well, I have a whole lot to say
[04:45.559]Growin' up with Sammie
[04:46.932]He's a- he was a character in his-
[04:48.422]In his own way
[04:50.636]You know what I'm sayin'?
[04:51.384]He wanted to be like me, but I always said to him
[04:53.123]"Don't be like me, be, be better than me"
[04:55.187]I don't think no man wants his child to be like them
[04:58.274]I want them to be better than me
[04:59.812]I want him to be better than me
[05:05.637]I may not have been there always in body
[05:09.040]But I was there in spirit
[05:12.638]To try to guide him the best way I know how
[05:16.791]I pray that I nev- I didn't let him down
[05:20.039]And I tried to be an inspiration to him
[05:22.625]And help him grow up, 'cause he had to grow up real early
[05:26.356]And that's a plus
[05:28.117]Always kept him in church as much, as much as I can
[05:31.405]Always try to support him
[05:33.704]Playin' football and basketball in school
[05:38.471]And even when he start singin', I always tried to support him
[05:41.449]I trust and pray that I have given him some insight
[05:45.990]A solid foundation in growin' up
[05:48.311]A solid foundation in his music
[05:50.617]Al- always tell him, man, whatever you do
[05:52.934]Before you do anything
[05:54.699]Make sure you pray to God first
[05:58.736]I appreciate you
[06:00.843]I love you
[06:02.018]Keep up the good work
[06:03.689]And no matter what happens in life
[06:06.409]Remember, God loves you and your daddy loves you
[06:10.070]That will never change
[06:12.291]Never change