I don't even know what to say, man It's like... yeah, we go way back, we go way back, yo But the past, it shapes who we are, right? Yo, let's get it. We bound to collide. (Verse 1 – Kendrick Lamar Style) It was '94, yeah, the story's bout to get real, My pops was just tryna make a deal, Had the blood on the hands, but the vibe wasn’t still, Caught a moment in time that could change how we feel. It was fate at the door, yeah, the block was hot, He was cookin' up schemes, tryna get to the top, But this man that he met, he ain’t know where it would stop, If he had slid a little quicker, man, he’d be locked in the box. But then, he turned the corner, saw a man with the plan, Ain’t no fuckin’ luck—just a handshake, no scam, Pop said, “Stay calm,” showed the strength in the hand, Yo, you don’t know where life’s gon’ take you, that’s the jam. (Chorus – Kanye West Style) I’m bound to fall, yeah, I’m bound to rise, Life’s a twisted ride, but I see it in your eyes, I know the past, it’s fuckin’ with the ties, But I got no regrets, I’m bound to realize. (Verse 2 – Kendrick Lamar Style) I told my pops, “Man, you saved us from the abyss,” If he moved any quicker, he'd be another name on the list, That moment was the glitch in the game we can't dismiss, But life don’t play fair, it's a gamble, a twist. Now we live with the burden, the weight on our chest, The “what ifs” and “could haves,” we tryna suppress, But my pops told me, “Boy, just put that shit to rest,” You don’t get caught in the cycle, you rise above the stress. (Pre-Chorus – Kanye West Style) She said she love me, I said, "We don’t need no rest," It’s all a game of fate and the way you connect, I came from the struggle, now I’m out here flexed, But the past don’t forget, I’m just tryna reset. (Chorus – Kanye West Style) I’m bound to fall, yeah, I’m bound to rise, Life’s a twisted ride, but I see it in your eyes, I know the past, it’s fuckin’ with the ties, But I got no regrets, I’m bound to realize. (Bridge – Kendrick Lamar Style) Yeah, I’m out here livin’, never lookin' back, Took the lessons I learned and kept the vision intact, My pops dodged the bullet, gave me the knack, For success over struggle, for the love, never lack. But if that man had slipped, we wouldn't be the same, My whole future would've been in a different frame, Now we pushin’ forward, can't escape from the flame, But we rise from the ashes, man, we built from the pain. (Outro – Kanye West Style) Bound to the past, but I’m out here free, I’m just tryna survive, tryna make history, Yeah, we rise from the blocks, to the top, to the streets, Life’s a full circle, and we’re bound to repeat. (Chorus – Kanye West & Kendrick Lamar Blend) I’m bound to fall, yeah, I’m bound to rise, Life’s a twisted ride, but I see it in your eyes, I know the past, it’s fuckin’ with the ties, But I got no regrets, I’m bound to realize.
Hip hop
English
The emotional depth of the song revolves around themes of reflection, resilience, and determination. It conveys a sense of nostalgia and the weight of past decisions, mixed with hope and a desire to break free from cyclical struggles. There's an underlying tension between the burdens of the past and the aspirations for a better future, creating a poignant emotional landscape.
This song can be utilized in motivational contexts such as personal development seminars, workshops on overcoming adversity, or discussions about the impacts of family legacy and choices. It may also fit well in storytelling settings, such as film scripts or podcasts that focus on personal stories of growth.
The lyrics reflect a blend of storytelling and introspective lyricism characteristic of Kendrick Lamar, with rhythm and flow that showcase complex internal rhymes and vivid imagery. The contrast in styles between verses and choruses indicates a collaboration feel, common in hip-hop, with a distinct variation in energy and delivery that enhances the narrative. The repetitive choruses echo Kanye West’s signature catchy hooks, elevating the impact of the verses.
[Verse] Whoop that trick yeah watch him roll Under the spotlight feeling bold Taking the hits never getting old Trick's got the power break the mold [Verse 2] Uh-huh he steps like a king Gloves up high when the bell rings Sweat and fire that's what he brings Trick Williams flies got his own wings [Chorus] Whoop that trick yeah never slow Step to him you'll hit the floor Uh-huh lighting up the show Trick Williams oh what a glow [Verse 3] Punches landed quick as flash In the arena hear the clash Crowd goes wild no time to dash Trick's the champ stash that cash [Verse 4] He’s in the ring nothing can compare Fans all cheer get in the air Hold your breath now don’t you dare Trick Williams wins that’s a flair [Bridge] Whoop that trick yeah bold and true Raise your fists what you gonna do Uh-huh ain't nothing new Trick's got style he's the number two
(Verse 1) I’m in the middle of my flow, Droppin’ wisdom, let it show. But wait, what’s this? The silence grows, And everyone’s faces start to glow. I see their mouths movin’, they’re laughin’ too, I’m talkin’ my heart out, but no one’s got a clue. Oh no, it hits me, I’m out of the loop, Somebody save me, I’m stuck on mute. (Chorus) Put me back on, let me speak my truth, I’ve got things to say, don’t leave me aloof. I’m yellin’ at my screen, feelin’ so uncouth, Come on, people, put me back on mute! (Verse 2) I was tellin’ the joke of the year, But all they heard was atmosphere. I waved my hands like I’m here, I swear, But the sound didn’t follow me anywhere. My masterpiece is lost, forever unseen, Now they think I’m just staring at the screen. The clock is tickin’, my chance is due, Won’t someone hear me? I’m still on mute! (Chorus) Put me back on, let me take my stage, I’ve got words to share, I’m a bird in a cage. This digital silence feels like a ruse, Oh, somebody, put me back on, don’t refuse! (Bridge) It’s a modern tragedy, a mute-button curse, Could’ve been epic, now I’m rehearsin’ the worst. Next time I’ll check it, make sure I’m on, So I’m not the punchline when the moment is gone. (Final Chorus) Put me back on, let me have my say, I’ll make ‘em laugh, I’ll brighten their day. No more mutin’, let’s call a truce, Just give me the mic—put me back on, loose! (Outro) So here’s to the warriors of virtual chats, Who’ve been muted and silenced, but keep comin’ back. We’ll find our voices, it’s never too late, Just don’t leave us hangin’, unmute, don’t hesitate.
Yo, look at these ducks, waddlin’ like they own the block, But let me tell you somethin’, they schemin’ round the clock. Quackin’ like a menace, but they’re playin’ dumb as hell, Behind those beady eyes, there’s a master plan to rebel. Bread? Nah, they don’t want your stale-ass slice, They’re building duck armies, takin’ humans by surprise. Floatin’ on the lake, but they’re packin’ heat inside, Feathers are a front—yo, they’re planning genocide. Chorus Ducks are evil, don’t let ‘em deceive you, Wings of chaos, quackin’ like they need you. Doom’s on the horizon, better heed the warning, Or it’s Duckpocalypse by tomorrow morning. Verse 2 A mallard pulled up, yo, tried to flex on me, With his orange-ass feet like he owns the street. Thinkin’ it’s a joke? Nah, ducks don’t play, They’ve been plotting on humans since their first egg day. Swans are in on it too, they’re just ducks in disguise, Elegant assassins with murder in their eyes. They’ll drown your dog, sabotage your plans, Leave a trail of feathers, then blame it on the clans. Bridge Yo, they got allies—geese, pigeons, and crows, It’s an avian cartel, that’s how the power flows. They’re messin’ with the weather, controlling the rain, Every storm cloud is a duck campaign. Chorus Ducks are evil, don’t let ‘em deceive you, Wings of chaos, quackin’ like they need you. Doom’s on the horizon, better heed the warning, Or it’s Duckpocalypse by tomorrow morning. Verse 3 Wake up, mankind, don’t ignore the signs, Every pond’s a warzone, every river’s a mine. They act so innocent, floatin’ on streams, But they’re killin’ the ecosystem, crushin’ our dreams. Don’t trust the beak, they’re freaks with an agenda, Stealin’ all the fish, actin’ like they’re the defender. Round up the ducks, send ‘em into exile, Before they turn the Earth into their hostile lifestyle. Outro Yo, ducks gotta go, it’s the only solution, Stop the duck uprising, prevent the revolution. Feathers in the wind, man, it’s them or us, Let’s end their evil reign before it turns to dust. Chorus (Final) Ducks are evil, don’t let ‘em deceive you, Wings of chaos, quackin’ like they need you. Doom’s on the horizon, better heed the warning, Or it’s Duckpocalypse by tomorrow morning. Quack, quack—nah, cut that noise.
You ask me to tell you everything but you stop me from doing my favorite thing. It’s not that I don’t love you now but I got to have some secrets in life, something I cheer, something I day dream of. You say I am losing focus, but the truth is, I am not even getting into things. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed of adhering to be that perfect girl, but I have got a playful side too
[Verse] Brick walls, chipped paint, halls smellin' funk, Test scores low, dreams stuck in the trunk. Lunch money tight, ramen for dinner, Life's like a game, but we ain't all winners. [Verse 2] Sneakin' in late, dodgin' the dean, Homework crumpled, messin' up the routine. Old textbooks, information outdated, Feelin' like success is highly overrated. [Chorus] In the school of hard knocks, we try to rise, Eyes on the prize but the struggle won't disguise. Books in our bags, weights on our backs, Climbing up a ladder full of missing rungs and cracks. [Bridge] Teachers preach dreams, but the walls press in, Trying to keep faith but it's wearing thin. Graffiti on the desks, notes in the margins, Voices echo, but nobody's in charge, man. [Verse 3] Part-time job, grindin' through the shifts, Mind on the hustle, heart in the mists. Friends drop out, streets pull 'em away, Holdin' onto hope, but can't make it stay. [Chorus] In the school of hard knocks, we try to rise, Eyes on the prize but the struggle won't disguise. Books in our bags, weights on our backs, Climbing up a ladder full of missing rungs and cracks.
Clapper στο χέρι, μα δεν κόβεις εισιτήρια, Deadpool στο στυλ μου, μοιράζω σφαίρες στα χαρτιά. Προστατεύω την αλήθεια, όχι την εικόνα σου, έτοιμος για diss, και ρίχνω το όνομά σου. Μιλάς για προστάτης, μα είσαι μόνος σου εχθρός, σαν Deadpool που ξέχασε ποιος είναι ο σκοπός. Clapper στο παιχνίδι, χειροκροτούν οι mods σου, μα είναι όλα ψεύτικα, κι εγώ κερνάω το φως σου. Προστατεύεις τι; Μια άδεια φιλοσοφία; Λες πως είσαι πρώτος, μα έχεις μόνο απουσία. Η βάση σου γελάει, γιατί ξέρει τι είσαι, μια φιγούρα με φωνή, μα χωρίς καμία λύση. Deadpool το flow μου, πάντα ανεξέλεγκτο, Clapper στο beat, κάθε στίχος επικίνδυνο. Προστατεύω την αλήθεια, όχι την ψευδαίσθηση, γιατί εγώ είμαι real, κι εσύ χάνεις την αντίληψη. Μιλάς για mods και fam base, μα γελάω μ’ αυτά, σου λείπει το substance, έχεις μόνο σκιά. Κάθε σου coin το μετράς σαν θρίαμβο, μα η φήμη σου πέφτει, κι ο ήχος της αθόρυβος. Deadpool στο mindset, ανίκητος στη σκηνή, και το μόνο που σώζω, είναι η δική μου ψυχή. Clapper με χειροκροτούν γιατί ξέρουν τι φέρνω, κι εσύ απλά κοιτάς, καθώς το στέμμα σου παίρνω. Deadpool το flow μου, πάντα ανεξέλεγκτο, Clapper στο beat, κάθε στίχος επικίνδυνο. Προστατεύω την αλήθεια, όχι την ψευδαίσθηση, γιατί εγώ είμαι real, κι εσύ χάνεις την αντίληψη.
[Verse 1] The world fell silent, broken and torn, Echoes of laughter, now memories worn. Once bustling cities, now hollow and gray, Ashes of love in the light of decay. [Pre-Chorus] But through the ruins, a spark still ignites, A fragile hope in the cold, endless night. [Chorus] Shadows and fire, we carry the pain, Through the storms and the blood-soaked rain. When the world turns to dust, will we still remain? Holding on, holding on, through shadows and fire. [Verse 2] Each step we take, the weight pulls us down, Ghosts of the past in every ghost town. But your voice breaks the silence, your light cuts the haze, A reason to fight through these desolate days. [Pre-Chorus] The darkness is heavy, but we won't let it win, This fragile bond is where it begins. [Chorus] Shadows and fire, we carry the pain, Through the storms and the blood-soaked rain. When the world turns to dust, will we still remain? Holding on, holding on, through shadows and fire. [Bridge] I see the fear, I feel the loss, We bear the weight, we bear the cost. But I won't let go, won't let you fall, Even as the world burns, I'll give it my all. [Outro] Shadows and fire, hearts intertwined, In the ashes, a reason to find. Through the ruins, through the mire, We’ll survive, through shadows and fire. (Faint strings fade into silence, symbolizing the quiet resilience of the journey.)
[Verse] Cinderella slippers breakin' on through Romeo's got the beats he's chasing the crew Julie’s got a spell she’s weaving around On this urban dance floor love’s what they found [Verse 2] Graffiti walls spell their names in paint bold City lights glitterin' stories we've been told Turntables spin with the sound of their fate They're bound by beats it’s never too late [Chorus] Romeo and Julie their rhythm in sync In the city nightlife in one lil' blink With each step they take world fades away In their hip hop dream they sway and they play [Verse 3] Back alleys and rooftops they claim their stage Every beat and bounce releases the rage Julie’s turn to shine she's got the groove Romeo follows every lil' smooth move [Bridge] Under the moonlight they craft a new rhyme Each heartbeat matches their pulse in time Soulmates by rhythm in concrete jungle No fairy tales just flows to untangle [Chorus] Romeo and Julie their rhythm in sync In the city nightlife in one lil' blink With each step they take world fades away In their hip hop dream they sway and they play
I'm staring at the ceiling, thoughts heavy, feeling weak, Like a storm inside my chest, but I ain't tryna speak. Fighting with the mirror, can't even recognize my face, Lost in the shadows, tryna find a way to escape. Woke up to the silence, ain't no joy in the air, Used to chase my dreams, now I’m just too scared to care. I’m stuck in this battle, it’s a war I can't win, Darkness in my head, it keeps pulling me in. Used to write my pain down, now the pen don't feel the same, Pages filled with sorrow, but I can't remember the name— Of the person I used to be, back when hope had a place, Now it’s empty, and I’m lost in this endless chase. I’m fighting with the demons in my head, I can't break free, Wonder if they see me drowning in the sea. Used to dream big, now I’m lost inside this fog, Trying to climb out, but it feels like I’m stuck in the bog. Pain’s a cycle that I can't break, I’m feeling trapped, Lookin’ for the sunlight but the clouds keep comin’ back. I need a way out, need to find some peace, But depression’s got me chained, it won't release. I'm tryna call for help, but I don’t know what to say, Feel like I’m drifting further every single day. Told myself I’d be strong, but I can’t fake it no more, This mask is getting heavy, and I can’t ignore the war. I try to be real with my people, but they don’t get it, Saying, "You’ll be fine," but I’m like, "Man, you don’t get it." I’m drowning in my thoughts, I’m suffocating inside, But I keep it all bottled, 'cause I’m scared of the ride. Like every time I smile, it’s a lie I gotta sell, Ain’t nobody know the hell I’m living in this shell. I’m looking for some answers, but they hiding in the dark, I’m tryna find the spark, but I don’t know where to start. I’m fighting with the demons in my head, I can't break free, Wonder if they see me drowning in the sea. Used to dream big, now I’m lost inside this fog, Trying to climb out, but it feels like I’m stuck in the bog. Pain’s a cycle that I can't break, I’m feeling trapped, Lookin’ for the sunlight but the clouds keep comin’ back. I need a way out, need to find some peace, But depression’s got me chained, it won't release. But I keep pushin', one step at a time, Even when the weight of the world feels like a climb. I know it’s dark, but maybe I’ll find a way to shine, Just gotta hold on, ‘cause this pain don’t define mine. I still got dreams, I still got hope, I’m gonna find a way to climb this rope. I ain’t giving up, even though it’s hard, I’m gonna rise again, keep fightin’ through these scars. I’m fighting with the demons in my head, I can't break free, Wonder if they see me drowning in the sea. Used to dream big, now I’m lost inside this fog, Trying to climb out, but it feels like I’m stuck in the bog. Pain’s a cycle that I can't break, I’m feeling trapped, Lookin’ for the sunlight but the clouds keep comin’ back. I nee
Yo, I woke up, tripped on my own sock, Grabbed some cereal, but I ain’t have no milk in stock. Ran outside with a spoon, still in my hand, Neighbors stared, like "Is this dude part of a band?" (Yeah!) Ran down the street, yelling "I’m a hero!" Wallet so empty, bank account says zero. Stopped at the corner store, they said, "What’s your deal?" I said, "I’m here to buy dreams with this banana peel!" (Oooh! Hold up!) Microwave beeps, thought it’s the FBI, Turns out it’s just popcorn, tryin' to say hi. I started singin' opera to my own left shoe, Told my dog, "Bro, it’s a rough day for you too!" (Ah!) Ordered a pizza, they delivered a chair, Looked at the sky and told the clouds, "Life ain’t fair!" Jumped on the sidewalk, did a split for no reason, Told a squirrel, "Yo, it’s acorn season!"
[I'm Soaring High] [Verse] I'm soaring high above the clouds No limits here no doubts allowed The world's a canvas paint it bright No shadows here just endless light [Verse 2] I'm blazing trails we've never seen With open hearts and wild dreams The sky's the floor let's take a dive In this wild ride we come alive [Chorus] A whole new world is calling me A new fantastic place to be No one to tell us who to be Just you and me we're truly free [Bridge] In this adventure that's so grand We're writing stories in the sand No fear no limits in our way We'll chase the sun and catch the day [Verse 3] So take my hand don't be afraid Together we've got plans we've made We'll climb the stars and touch the moon This epic journey just for two
Acordo numa mansão, champanhe no meu copo, Um dia perfeito, um look de grife topo. Selfie no espelho, pose de diva, Enquanto o mundo gira, eu só penso em mim, diva. Louboutin nos pés, bolsa de marca, Vida de princesa, sem drama. Enquanto vocês trabalham, eu faço compras, Rolezinho na Ferrari, só as tops. Nojinho de mim mesma, mas é fashion, Enquanto eles me odeiam, eu sigo na passion. Dinheiro não é tudo, mas compra tudo, A inveja é o meu acessório, tudo luxo. Haters no meu feed, falando mal, Mas a minha vida é um musical. Bloqueio e sigo em frente, sem olhar pra trás, Sou a rainha do drama, a diva do Instagram. Ah, que pena que vocês não tem meu lifestyle, Minha vida é um filme, um blockbuster. Mas relaxem, um dia vocês me alcançam, Quando a sorte resolver te abençoar. Nojinho de mim mesma, mas é fashion, Enquanto eles me odeiam, eu sigo na passion. Dinheiro não é tudo, mas compra tudo, A inveja é o meu acessório, tudo luxo. Então, meus amores, continuem sonhando, Com a minha vida perfeita, glamourosa. Enquanto isso, eu sigo aqui, reinando, A rainha do drama, a mais maravilhosa.