Skyscrapers

Lyrics

[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