Cant Hold Us
16. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Lyrics

Return of the Mac, get em
The Mac is back in town and ready to make an impact

What it is
What we are experiencing at this moment

What it does
The impact and effect of our current situation

What it is
What we are experiencing at this moment

What it isn't
Clarifying what our situation is not

Looking for a better way to get up out of bed
Seeking motivation to start the day in a positive manner

Instead of getting on the internet and checking out who hit me, get up
Avoiding negativity and focusing on self-improvement

Thrift shop, pimp strut walking
Walking confidently despite lacking expensive clothing

Little bit of humble, little bit of cautious
Balancing confidence with caution and humility

Somewhere between like Rocky and Cosby
Striving to find a balance between strength and humor

Sweater game nope nope y’all can’t copy
Having a unique personal style that cannot be imitated

Yup, Bad, moonwalking
Moving forward with confidence despite obstacles

This here, is our party
Celebrating life and success with those who matter most

My posse's been on Broadway
My friends and supporters are achieving great success

And we did it our way
Achieving success through individuality and originality

Grown music
Creating music that is mature and meaningful

I shed my skin and put my bones into everything I record to it
Pouring passion and emotion into every song recorded

And yet I’m on
Despite challenges and setbacks, success has been achieved

Let that stage light go and shine on down
Embracing the limelight and allowing it to shine brightly

Got that Bob Barker suit game and plinko in my style
Dressing stylishly and confidently

Money, stay on my craft and stick around for those pounds
Continuing to focus on creating quality music and success will follow

But, I do that to pass the torch and put on for my town
Leading the way for future success and representing his hometown proudly

Trust me, on my I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T shit hustlin'
Successfully achieving independence through hard work and effort

Chasing dreams since I was 14
Pursuing success and goals from a young age

With the four track bussing
Making music with whatever means and resources are available

Halfway cross that city with the backpack
Journeying through the city with determination and perseverance

Fat cat, crushing labels out here
Achieving success and overpowering traditional labels and expectations

Nah they can’t tell me nothing
Refusing to let others limit or hold back success

We give that to the people
Sharing success and talents with those who helped achieve it

Spread it across the country
Sharing success and positivity with the world at large

Can we go back, this is the moment
Embracing the present moment and cherishing it

Tonight is the night, we’ll fight till it’s over
Dedicating oneself to achieving success with perseverance and determination

So we put our hands up like the ceiling can’t hold us
Celebrating success with unrestrained joy and energy

Na na na na na na na na
A joyful and celebratory vocalization

And all my people say
Involving and including others in the success and celebration

Ma-ckle-e-e-e-e-more
Embracing and celebrating one's unique identity and name