No Doubt
Hold Tight to the Break of Light: Unveiling Everlast's Philosophical Rhymes
Lyrics
Chorus:
Repetition of the chorus emphasizing commitment and persistence.
No doubt, hold tight
-To the break of dawn, to the break of light
-No doubt, hold tight
-To the break of dawn, to the break of light
-Verse 1 (Everlast)
Expressing confidence and skill in the music scene, referencing Pacino in Heat, and wordplay on Scientology.
I say yes yes y'all, to the right beat
-Get up everybody's 'bout to leap their feet
-Get down everybody's 'bout to loose their seat
-I be huntin' down crews like Pacino in Heat
-Putting psychology in your biology, no scientology dianetic anaesthetic
-You took bad advice, kid i'm mad precise
-When it's time to get nice, i heat it up like spice
-(Chorus)
Reiteration of the chorus, reinforcing determination and endurance.
Verse 2 (Everlast)
Encouraging authenticity and criticizing those who imitate without genuine talent or understanding.
Come on, let's be real, you only think you can deal
-That's why i'm holdin' the steal, i rock shit to make you feel like
-Damn that looks easy, maybe i can do it
-So you take a fat beat and put your wack rhymes to it
-And God only knows what can make you pursue it
-For those who can't dance and clap your hands to it
-(Chorus)
Repetition of the chorus, underscoring the theme of perseverance.
Verse 3 (Everlast)
Addressing materialism, self-esteem, and societal expectations, with a critical view on excess and superficiality.
You tell me you're the baddest and you get the most cream
-But tell me what's the status of your self-esteem
-Your frontin' on your jewels and your benz and your lex
-All the bodies that you caught and all the females you sex
-Yes yes y'all, true indeed, the sight of the world keeps me high on weed
-Makes my eyeballs bleed but i must proceed
-Yo that chick 's good lookin' but she's hooked on speed
-Buy your first-row ticket, watch the vultures feed
-Get your culture free from the lust and greed.
-(Chorus)
Final repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the central theme of holding on despite challenges.
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