Smile

I knew this brother that was almost a genius
 True brilliance would meet him at the zenith
 But in the downside my man would get depressed
 Negative thoughts destroyed what he did best
 Native creative, illmatic artist
 Focused all his energy and show through a sharp piece
 Prodigy performer, musically divine
 Classical composer, innovative each time
 Gifted individual, say no more
 Going through the motions feeling sad on tour
 Scared of the fame, pressure on the brain
 Rhyming backstage when they introduce his name
 House lights go down, everybody claps
 Fuck it, the show goes on and that'll be that
 Smile for the camera, running down the classics
 Close out the show climactic with backflips
 Thunderous applause for the audience that amazes
 Inside the mind, though, he's going through changes
 Suicidal thoughts while the audience is loving
 Their source of amusement, he feels disillusioned
 He gives the show of his life, though he's breaking down
 Although you'd never know it
 But there's something different about him now
 He's painted his smile on upside down