Not Long

Embrace the Stars: Ludacris and Usher's Anthem to Self-Belief
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Lyrics

If we look to the stars, you'll find that you're not far from them

If you look to the stars, you'll find that you're not far from them

And if you follow your heart, you'll find that you'll be one of them

If you follow your heart, you'll find that you'll be one of them

And not long, and not long, and not long, and not long, and not long

Repetition emphasizing the proximity to achieving dreams


Long days half sober nights

Describing long days and partially sober nights

Unsigned, performing at every open mic

Being unsigned, performing at open mics

God is all I needed to believe in me

Belief in oneself with God as the main source of faith

Haters I tuned them out they were on another frequency

Ignoring haters and their negativity

My momma never winded my decision

Mother's support for personal decisions

And all the bright lights never blinded out my vision

Bright lights not obscuring personal vision

Music was my passion and my first crush

Music as a lifelong passion and first love

I'm just tryna ride the waves baby surfs up

Desire to ride the waves and enjoy life

When I'm down music gets me worked up

Music as an emotional outlet during difficult times

Plus at all my shows, gets women to pull they shirts up

Mention of the positive attention from female fans

What can I say I'm turnt up

Expressing an energetic and enthusiastic state

I'm on fire these other rappers is burnt up

Confidence in own abilities compared to other rappers


If we look to the stars, you'll find that you're not far from them

Reiteration of looking to the stars for inspiration

And if you follow your heart, you'll find that you'll be one of them

Reiteration of following one's heart to achieve dreams

And not long, and not long, and not long, and not long, and not long

Repetition emphasizing the imminent realization of goals


Yeah what an imagination

Highlighting a vivid imagination and dreamy nature

I'm a dreamer losing my concentration

Admitting to losing concentration due to dreaming

Head in the clouds to trace my observations

Associating thoughts with the constellations

Just connect the dots to all of the constellations

Connecting dots metaphorically to understand life

Looking for signs that's astrological

Expressing interest in astrological signs

And I don't dream big, my dreams are astronomical

Dreams described as not just big but astronomical

So when critics write articles of my chronicles

Wondering if personal hunger is recognized by critics

I wonder if my hunger is felt in they abdominal

Reflecting on whether ambition is understood

Hiding from life's daily distraction

Choosing to hide from daily distractions

Where thoughts become things from the power of attraction

Belief in the power of thoughts turning into reality

And I'm attracted to money and beautiful women

Attraction to money and beautiful women

Ha and toasting to new beginnings, yeah

Celebrating new beginnings with a toast


If we look to the stars, you'll find that you're not far from them

Reiteration of seeking inspiration from the stars

And if you follow your heart, you'll find that you'll be one of them

Reiteration of pursuing dreams by following the heart

And not long, and not long, and not long, and not long, and not long

Repetition emphasizing the nearness of success


Look it's not long 'til the fights over

Anticipating the end of a personal struggle

But turbulence is non stop till the flights over

Comparing life to turbulent flights with ongoing challenges

So when passengers panic just stay silent

Suggesting staying calm during difficult times

And realize its never too late to become the pilot

Realizing it's never too late to take control

I fly higher take control of my destiny

Flying higher and taking charge of destiny

The first step I needed me to invest in me

Recognizing the need to invest in oneself

It's still a every day struggle for wealth

Acknowledging the daily struggle for success

But rather struggle working for me than working for someone else

Choosing personal struggle over working for others

And I'm steady tryna ease the stress

Continuing efforts to reduce stress

So I open up all the doors with the key to success

Opening doors with the key to success

If it hasn't been done then I'mma do it first

Determination to achieve things not done before

'Cause I'm the master of the Ludaverse

Claiming mastery over one's own universe


If we look to the stars, you'll find that you're not far from them

Reiteration of finding inspiration in the stars

And if you follow your heart, you'll find that you'll be one of them

Reiteration of pursuing dreams by following the heart

And not long, and not long, and not long, and not long, and not lon

Final repetition emphasizing the impending success

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