Passion
Babu Lyrics

An open microphone can be dangerous
Speaking on a microphone, without any filter or guidance, can lead to catastrophic consequences.

Let's tune in on two of the greatest MC's out there
Now let's focus on the two greatest MCs (rappers) in the world.

Passion
The intense feeling fueled by one's desire to achieve something and succeed in it.

The will to win, the spark within
The intense drive that motivates an individual to achieve success, coupled with the light or energy within that fuels it.

The strength within the hearts of men
The powerful resilience, tenacity, and effectiveness that lies within human beings to overcome obstacles and achieve success.

The drive to press, to strive for best, to rise
The intense push to aim for excellence, to deliver the best, and to keep growing higher.

You've just arrived the quest is driven through
You have just begun; the journey is only going to get more intense and challenging.

To play through pain and love the game
The motivation to endure suffering, persevere through adversities, and still love the process of reaching success.

To break the chain and blaze the flame
To free oneself from limitations and restrictions, and ignite the fire within to achieve something great.

The fight for rights to love your life, to rise
The battle to protect your right to thrive, and to succeed in life, even in the face of adversity.

Propaganda, positive propositions
Putting out a positive message or idea, spreading it out with different means like speeches or art.

Politician, musician and a triple optician
A jack of all trades who has skills ranging from political analysis, music production, and great eyesight (metaphorically).

Still part of my missions to slaughter the opposition
Even with all these skills, it is still his mission to come out on top and defeat any competition he encounters.

Critics that don't get it, I tell 'em to stop bitchin'
When receiving criticism from those who don't understand the art or the message being conveyed, it is better to ignore them than waste time arguing about it.

I do without blacks, I've done it without cash
Despite not having access to resources in the past, he has been successful by persevering and pursuing his passion for the art.

Strictly for the love of the art - that's passion
He does not do it for rewards, fame or fortune, but purely because he loves the art.

Flashin', rappin' or jammin' or soundblastin'
Expressing oneself through different means, including flow, lyrical content, instrumentation, and sound mixing.

When Quannum meets Expansion, this is what happens
When two great musical acts come together, something magical and amazing comes to life.

Runnin' through the jungle with a flare gun
Going through life ready and prepared to tackle anything that comes his way, an analogy in the form of running through a jungle with a flare gun.

Arrow-arms, zoning out my mind
Blocking out distractions and invasive thoughts to maintain one's focus and resolve.

Like I was hooked on hero-ine
The feeling of being tied to something or being focused on it like an addiction.

Take the fire, turn it up and blaze whole forest down
When the fire within is harnessed and intensified, it can be used to conquer even greater challenges.

Pullin from within' the inner insane warrior
Accessing inner strengths and resources in oneself to face one's fears and foes head-on.

California to the District of Columbia
From one coast to another, this spirit of passion is universal and transcends geography.

Hella high octane, lookin' through a lazy eye
Filled with energy and drive, while also being perceptive and aware of their surroundings.

All ablaze, fire, flames, lightin' up the sky
Filled with passion and energy, radiating that energy to the world to see and recognize.

Runnin' through the burnin' sun, yellin'
Facing challenges with bravery, even with the possibility of suffering or discomfort.

Ride, nigga ride, nigga ride..
Urging oneself to keep going, and not be discouraged by the challenges ahead.

Desire, the fire that inspires
The intense need or want for something that ignites one's motivation and determination to achieve it.

I don't state facts, I state buildings, like empires
His message conveys something grand and majestic, like a builder constructing a grand empire rather than shallow statements containing little meaning.

The journey, the learnin', the time-turnin'
The experience gained throughout life, particularly through the ups and downs, that contribute to an individual's growth and learning.

The searchin', the mind yearnin' to wake and find morning
The quest to find one's purpose, coupled with the constant desire to improve and grow as an individual.

The ladies they love the long-lasting
Women tend to appreciate men with resilience and who have a long-term perspective in life.

Asking for action, braced for satisfaction
Asking oneself to take action to achieve something, while also being prepared and ready for the sense of fulfillment and success that will follow.

The black-skinned African jazz-men of the half in Aspen
A nod to African American jazz musicians and their contributions to the art, even in less diverse locations like Aspen.

Relaxed, gettin' my back rubbed
Being relaxed and comfortable, not sweating the small things and getting one's back rubbed (figuratively) for all their hard work.

I'm still here, I've seen cats get killed here
Despite the challenges of life, he is still standing, and sometimes one must have a thick skin to face the harsh reality of failures that constantly occur around him.

I've seen cats make a mil but millionaires still fear
Even those who have obtained success still worry and have their own set of problems.

You can buy airplanes but you can't buy cheers
Even if someone has gained immense wealth or success, they may not have earned the admiration and respect of others that they crave.

Blackalicious, Dilated, vibratin' your ears
These artists are testing and stimulating their listeners with their audio creations, making their sounds reach and vibrate in the ears of their listeners.

Sent vibrations for years, I've been waiting for years
Reaching out to others through one's art, trying to connect and resonate with an audience in the hopes of achieving success.

I've been patient for years, we ain't playin' this year
Despite patience and waiting for his success, this year he wants things to be different and plans to take action to achieve it.

We hold stake in this here, it ain't safe for this year
We have invested so much and sacrificed so much that we need to make progress; we won't be satisfied being stagnant and we have to take risks to achieve our goals.

We in the zone watch next level, takin' it there, this is
We are in the right mindset and will achieve the next level because we are putting everything we have got into our passion.

Babu!
A shoutout to DJ Babu

Let's listen to this recipe for-
Let's sit back and take notes on something great is coming.

Chief Xcel-
A shoutout to Chief Xcel.

The most astonishing-
This is going to be breathtaking and amazing.

Soul-
It all comes from the heart.

New seeds of wisdom, craft, and skill
This is something that will bring new knowledge, craftsmanship, and skills to the listening audience, much like new seeds that will grow and bear fruit.

(Check it out, y'all)
Take note, everyone!