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                                                   On October 24th, 1995, no one ever expected

That in 24 hours, one would be born, with goals to alter the perspective

Though he was never projected, he’ll changed the perspective,

Free minds from the prisons, where they’ve been captive

Solomon Walter McBride will revolutionize society, and challenge what has since been accepted

Born to Margaret and Kevin McBride, I was raised by a team

To be a rebel with a cause, like the new James Dean

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, which I knew was just a teaser

Before I traveled the world, hundred times over, I’ll be a repeater

But knowing the impact you’re destined to leave on this world, sure makes you a doubter

Even when you’re high on the mountain tops, society becomes a shouter

Telling you that you’ll never succeed, make up to anything, and were only put here to fail

Chaining you up, not physically, but in emotional prisons and jails

My greatest fear is that I won’t be freed

My greatest fear is that I won’t succeed

Or won’t live up to the dreams, that I have of myself

To do good for my girl Timia and my family, using my exponential wealth

But I think about, and always decide, that my success all relies on me

Still alluding to the prison analogy, we strive to be free, yet we possess the key

The uncertainty, is what makes us be, a casualty, to our own doubts and see:

The world needs people to lead by example, and this is an open call

Which is why eighteen years ago, I volunteered myself to be a leader for all.

BOOM! I’VE MADE THE IMPACT

My character is still intact.

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