Tightrope
Big Boi/Janelle Monae Lyrics

Another day (adabadee, nigga) I take your pain away
I'll be there to make you happy and forget your troubles every day

Some people talk about ya like they know all about ya When you get down they doubt ya And when you tip it on the scene, yeah they talkin' bout it Cause they can't tip on the scene They just talk about it, t-t-t-talk bout it
People like to gossip and speculate about you and your success, but they can't handle the pressure of being in your position, so they just talk instead.

When you get elevated They love it or they hate it You dance up on them haters Keep getting funky on the scene While they jumpin' round ya They trying to take all of your dreams But you can't allow it
As you rise higher in your success, people will either embrace it or envy it. You can't let the haters bring you down and must continue to strive for greatness.

Cause baby whether you're high or low Whether you're high or low You gotta tip on the tightrope (tip, tip on it) T-t-t-tip on the tightrope (tip, tip on it)
In life, there will be ups and downs, but you must continue to balance it all and persevere no matter what comes your way.

See I'm not walkin' on it Or tryin to run around it This ain't no acrobatics You either follow or you lead, yeah I'm talkin' bout ya
I'm not just walking on this tightrope, I'm owning and mastering it. You must choose to be a follower or a leader and take charge of your life.

Keep on blaming the machine, yeah I'm talkin' bout it T-t-t-talkin' bout it I can't complain about it I gotta keep my balance And just keep dancin on it
Don't blame external factors for your life's struggles. You must keep your balance and keep pushing forward, no matter what obstacles come your way.

You gotta keep your balance Or you fall into the gap It's a challenge but I manage Cause I'm cautious with the strap Do damage to your cabbage that A doctor cannot patch Why you don't want no friction Like the back of a matchbook Daddy Fat Sax will fold you And your MacBook Close shows, shut you down Before we go-go backwards Act up, and whether we high or low We gonna get back-up Like the Dow Jones and NASDAQ Sorta like a thong in an ass crack Come on
If you don't maintain your balance, you may fall and be lost forever. You must manage the challenges that come your way and be careful with your actions. If you cause too much damage, there may be no way to repair it. Don't start any unnecessary conflict and know that Daddy Fat Sax (Big Boi) will always be there for you to support and uplift you when you need it. We won't let anything or anyone bring us down and will always bounce back.

I tip on alligators and little rattlesnakers But I'm another flavor Something like a terminator Ain't no equivocating I fight for what I believe Why you talkin' 'bout it J-j-just talkin' 'bout it
I overcome all challenges and obstacles, no matter how difficult. I won't back down from what I believe in and will stand up for myself. Stop just talking about your problems and do something about it.

Some callin' me a sinner Some callin' me a winner I'm callin' you to dinner And you know exactly what I mean Yeah I'm talkin bout you You can rock or you can leave Watch me tip without you
Some people may criticize and judge me, while others recognize and celebrate my success. Either way, I am inviting you to join me and be a part of my journey. If you don't want to, that's okay too. I'll continue to thrive with or without your support.

Now baby tip on the tightrope
Keep pushing forward and balancing your life like a tightrope walker.