Life It Is

"There's one life to live, so live it the best you can" - Nas 'Classic' [Verse One]: All aboard this is for the hardcore Flossin', uninsured, uninspired coke jaw Many tales of that Goin' through the madness Yester year is fear, speak of days when we had this Shit, locked and sewn, before the Patron It was easier to get on with the skills and the song Now, don't get me wrong I got my tales too But since I first started my job was not to fail you But nowadays your best rappers can't get deals Albums don't drop, that's when shit is real Warning signs flash and your life does too For the rent you gotta scramble just to make due With no bookin' agent, you'll have to go for self Tours and features, put some shit on the shelf Merch table, turntable to please your fan base To continue motivation, not comin' in last place [Hook]: And it's the life it is We all got one life to live "You never succeed or progress Searchin' for peace through material objects" - I.N.I. 'Fakin' Jax' "And you know what?" It's the life it is We all got one life to live "It's one life to live" - Nas 'Classic' "In this life" - Gang Starr 'In This Life' "It's war, I want it all man, nothings enough" - Inspectah Deck 'The Raw' [Verse Two]: The younger audience is foolish when they breakin' the rules Disrespectful to the laws that we learned from school Peers and their elders, appear to be in shambles Careers they can't handle, even with new samples It's steady dying down and it's gettin' dumber Many now wonder why artists been losing numbers Supply and demand is no longer the disc Cause now the ringtone exists and replace what you missed Now it's all digitized Streamlined, even podcasts More publishin' for Internet cash Small dudes think it all about the ignorant and rude Gun talk, tough shit, tryin' to eat your food And new ways of beats disguised by Pro Tools And Fruity Loops, but the soul has no proof Of being hot my nigga So sign for readmitting time From a school of writtens and I'm givin' free admission [Hook]: And it's the life it is We all got one life to live "You never succeed or progress Searchin' for peace through material objects" "And you know what?" It's the life it is We all got one life to live "It's one life to live" "In this life" "It's war, I want it all man, nothings enough" [Verse Three]: What is the outcome? Who has the resolution? Searchin' for retribution To start a revolution Many think it's unfair and they can't bare To hear the bullshit they servin' on the air Never compare these times with the shit that leaked Most people agree, so we propose sequels To keep it in tact while other acts ruin it Pleasure to the ear when the writers are reviewin' it Publicity and other intricacies And most noted through the industry when shit is promoted DVDs and a host of compilation CDs Of "Best Of" for a buzz when you're in it like me An extra edge and we all got priors Past record deals and I still got buyers This could be you if you're showin' longevity Follow my melody and you'll be steps ahead of me [Hook]: And it's the life it is We all got one life to live "You never succeed or progress Searchin' for peace through material objects" "And you know what?" It's the life it is We all got one life to live "It's one life to live" "In this life" "It's war, I want it all man, nothings enough"