Work on your art

Don't say "I'm an artist," or, "I wanna be an artist". Be an artist. And to be an artist you have to create.

Work on your art

Work on your art, work on your craft
Whatever it is, practice it
'Cos when you practice it you honor it
When you treat it good, it treats you good
Don't say "I'm an artist," or, "I wanna be an artist".
Be an artist.
And to be an artist you have to create.

— Blackalicious