Artistry

Lyrics

L.I.F.E. Long ft. Gran Fortune - "Artistry" [Emcee(s): L.I.F.E. Long and Gran Fortune] [Producer(s): Gran Fortune] [Scratches: Gran Fortune] [Intro (Overlapped with Bridge 1): L.I.F.E. Long and (Gran Fortune)] Analyze the world (See through our eyes, you nah'm saying?). Analyze the world. It's like, yo, so many different ways to beat this (Uh huh), so many different ways to view the world, you know? I analyze musicians like artists (Word). The pen be like my paintbrush, the canvas be the paper that I write these rhymes on (Exactly), you know? I'm formulating these scriptures just like artists be painting the picture. (You want to know what's up?) We'll break it down [Bridge 1 (Overlapped with Intro): Samples with Scratches by Gran Fortune] "How shall I begin?" - Sample from O.C. - "O-Zone" "Here's an invitation to be facing... the proper education" - Sample from O.C. - "O-Zone" "Scared to use intelligence, your methods are irrelevant" - Sample from O.C. - "O-Zone" "Here's an invitation to be facing " - Sample from O.C. - "O-Zone" "Innovations are my thing, so I can go the extra mile" - Sample from O.C. - "O-Zone" "So I'ma seal it off like this" - Sample from O.C. - "O-Zone" [Verse 1: L.I.F.E. Long and (Gran Fortune)] No Questions or second-guessing. Just stop stressing. We Crafting a design (ultimately for mic blessing). Give me your Undivided attention when I'm addressing [?] Not up to par with lessons, trying to cheat with CliffsNotes while testing In classrooms, you'll get your chest caved in By these size-twelve boots kicking in directions of frau- -dulent with their sloppy, silly misrepresentations Lollygagging and time-wasting on FM stations My performance pure adrenaline, leaving fans' hearts racing Waiting for my next recorded vocal arrangement Track laced, produced by Labrynth in the basement, where the Correct formulas used for radio placement I'm trying to see mass amount of figures so I could Build, split pies, hold it down, provide, deliver Until my vision's seen and I'm peeping a bigger picture Until my vision's seen and I'm peeping a bigger picture [Hook: L.I.F.E. Long] (x2) We paint pictures for the world to view, for- -mulated like scriptures for all different crews. Some Get the message. Others left without a clue, stay Asleep. We the alarm to wake you [Verse 2: Gran Fortune and (L.I.F.E. Long)] I'll take a step back. Looking at A portrait, but it's painted pitch-black. Visions of Syntax era where a nigga can't prepare a com- -position 'cause it's missing straight facts (Ayyo, Fortune, that shit is straight) (Wack) When I could put a few strokes of my brush upon The canvas and hand this industry a masterpiece Because what I'm after is a part of the Rap shit distracted by disaster and that's the Least of my expectations. I get up on the Track and I awake the nation from sleeping on their Back. Hypochondriac patients suffering from Inoculation while rocking youth is an occu- -pation. [?] when I knock part of your face in (Blao!) To teach this niggas on the block I'm not to be placed In the category of a hip hop allegory Stepping up to me, I'll let my "Ay!" win my battle for me I got no time for busting mediocre rhymes. I'm a Felonious artist 'cause a part of this art is The crime when I steal the show, murder the track with The line, but, still, you refuse to give me mine? Mother... Man, I'm glad L.I.F.E. understands where I'm coming from. This rap shit is way too cumbersome But never fear. If you want another gem, I'm right Here, so keep your alarm clocks near because [Hook: L.I.F.E. Long] We paint pictures for the world to view, for- -mulated like scriptures for all different crews. Some Get the message. Others left without a clue, stay Asleep. We the alarm to wake you [Verse 3: L.I.F.E. Long] My script's constructed with a plan in mind: to teach Those unable to see, handicapped, blind. So Focus on your other senses to guide, try and see my Vision and let's ride down the road seldom seen 'cause of Pride. Sometimes, we got to peep the scene and decide. What Works best for you might not for me. Tap Into your spirit, find your own identity. Some stare At still life to paint pictures. Well, I create Silhouettes of reality's vibrant mixtures Staining my palate sometimes with black and blues Scars on canvas explain what we've been through—like: Relationships or beef amongst members of crew Best lesson's learning that "just do you" instead Of worrying about how you're gonna succeed. You need To formulate the plan and take what you need. Just Formulate the plan and take what you need [Hook: L.I.F.E. Long] (x2) We paint pictures for the world to view, for- -mulated like scriptures for all different crews. Some Get the message. Others left without a clue, stay Asleep. We the alarm to wake you [Outro: Samples] "Wake up!" - Sample from KRS-ONE on Boogie Down Productions - "Blackman in Effect" (x5)