Jimmy Iovine

Ab-Soul: I put my life on the line I roll them dice and I'm fine Cause all I ever dreamt about was makin' it They ain't giving it, I'm taking it I'm taking it, taking it They ain't giving it, I'm taking it, taking it They ain't giving it, I'm taking it, taking it They ain't giving it, I'm taking it, taking it I need all that shit Steal myself a record deal Steal myself a record deal Steal myself a record deal Steal myself a record deal Macklemore: If I just went in and stole it, the police would've noticed Gotta be strategic, creepin, go in, leave with that motive Hold up, my plan is forming; all right, casin' this building Watch these rappers that rappin' walk in and leave out with millions (millions) Headed in sweating, open that front door "Interscope" printed out right by the entrance Door closes, not a metaphor, then I start towards That front, that's right, where you check in Dressed in an uniform, acting like a janitor All blue, jumpsuit, why shoot? Bloodthirsty for the money like a bull Looking in the eyes of the matador (Fuck you!) Carrying 2 cans of paint; Security looks at me, awkward I say, "Third floor, I'm late; paintin' Jimmy Iovine's office." Holding my breath, 'bout to faint I'm scared to death that he stops me Heart beating so loud that you can hear the echo in that lobby And see I'm breaking down; if I don't make it out Then I'm leaving town with that contract And I'm spazzing out, cover the in or out Loose chair and I'm taking him hostage I don't give a fuck, step into the elevator press three Now I'm headed up (Heist!) What they don't know: there's a gun in the paint can And I'm ready and willing to bust ‘em, I'm fucking desperate Stuck in this recession, now what you think But if I could get signed my life is destined My future depends on ink A secretary at the front of the entrance staring right at me I walk up; she whispers, "Go ahead," and then gives me a wink Ab-Soul: I put my life on the line I roll them dice and I'm fine Cause all I ever dreamt about was makin' it They ain't giving it, I'm taking it I'm taking it, taking it They ain't giving it, I'm taking it, taking it They ain't giving it, I'm taking it, taking it They ain't giving it, I'm taking it, taking it I need all that shit Macklemore: If I get past security, the secretary, the cubicals But it's weird, it's like this room I've walked into is unusual Thought it would be shiny and beautiful Thought it would be alive and like musical But it feels like someone died; it's got the vibe of a funeral There's numbers on a chalkboard CDs boxed in cardboard Artists that flopped, that got dropped and never got to be sophomores Graphic designers are sitting around Waiting for albums that never come out Complainin' that they have nobody in house Wonderin' what they make art for I start thinking, am I in the right place? Just walk forward, see plaques on the wall Oh yea, in a second those will be all yours Finally see an office with a mounted sign, heaven sent Big block silver letters, read it out loud: President (Heist!) This was my chance to grab that contract and turn and jet Right then felt a cold hand grabbin' the back of my neck He said, "We've been watching you, so glad you could make it Your music, it's so impressive and this whole brand you created You're one hell of a band; we here think you're destined for greatness And with that right song, we all know that you're next to be famous "Now I'm sorry, I've had a long day; remind me, now what your name is? That's right, Macklemore, of course, today has been crazy Anyway, you ready? We'll give you a hundred thousand dollars After your album comes out we'll need back that money that you borrowed." "So it's really like a loan?" "A loan? Come on, no! We're a team, 360 degrees; we will reach your goals! You'll get a third of the merch that you sell out on the road Along with a third of the money you make when you're out doing your shows Manager gets 20, booking agent gets 10, so shit After taxes, you and Ryan have 7% to split That's not bad; I've seen a lot worse No one will give you a better offer than us." I replied, "I appreciate the offer; thought that this is what I wanted Rather be a starving artist than succeed at getting fucked."