Skyscrapers
[Intro: Illogic]
Yeah, everybody in life always encounters some things, ya know? But we're all called to survive, we’re all called to be greater than we think we are, we’re all called to be skyscrapers
[Verse 1: Has-Lo]
The high chief of the checker wave your hand this way
The whips overseas I called my slang
My ideas unknown, I rap with names
We all dying for shine, the same time praying for rain
Ey’day, ey’day, ey’day
Get the money, the hustle make great slaves
Grape soda goes nice with the fried chicken
Kill ‘em off for the teenage moms to spawn more n**lets
This ain’t what I imagined when you told me that you had a crown for me
Try and keep your head down, shorty, book is your friend
Or high powered thoughts like a bully in gym
Scary as it is hard to dodge
To be numb, you once had your heart involved
To be alive you cannot be numb
When you can’t feel the ache your relief is none, word up
[Chorus: Illogic]
Be a skyscraper
We’re all called to be skyscrapers
Live your life as a skyscraper
I’m called to be a skyscraper
[Verse 2: Illistic]
From shorties to skyscrapers, from minor leagues to the majors
For every Jordan on the court, there’s a million that didn’t make it
Contagious is the spirit, perfect beat when I hear it
I jump off the top floor, land on both feet and look around at the war
Like wow, I went from blissful child
To having to remember how to crack a simple smile
Maybe I’m not your style
But those that occupy my building pay rent every 1st
And appreciate no ceilings, it’s difficult being the greatest
Even more difficult to try to explain this
The feeling from the top of skyscrapers, looking down at what seems like tiny dots
It’s significant players, haters are entertainers that are so basic
I produce holy water, go ahead and take a sip
God’s favorite, high placement
Heaven is here, why the hell are you waiting?
[Chorus: Illogic]
Be a skyscraper
We’re all called to be skyscrapers
Live your life as a skyscraper
I’m called to be a skyscraper
[Verse 3: Illogic]
Every step that you take in this life is not simple
Keep your head up and stay nimble
Plot your movements to maneuver through the mazes
Embrace your growth, skyscrapers are built in stages
It amazes me that we continue to question wise counsel
Internalize the lessons you encounter
The message at times is skewed and blurred
‘cause artists have to be aware of how we use our words
Do we edify or do we harm?
Do we progress our generation or let fear engulf our nation
It’s a perfect storm, so keep your umbrellas ready
Or you’ll drown in a downpour, the weight is heavy
But God won’t give us anything that we can’t handle
So for every ear that I touch, I light a candle
To symbolize the shine we possess
It’s up to you to let the glow continue, accept nothing less, word up, yeah
[Chorus: Illogic]
Be a skyscraper
We’re all called to be skyscrapers
Don’t you wanna be a skyscraper?
I’m gonna be a skyscraper
Yeah, skyscrapers
Called to be skyscrapers
Don't you wanna be a skyscraper?
All called to be skyscrapers