The Vision
Cannibal Ox Lyrics

Dollars in dream
Having aspirations and dreams of acquiring wealth

Become wealth and knowledge is king
Achieving wealth and gaining knowledge are highly valued

Dollars in dream become wealth
Realizing one's aspirations and converting them into wealth

Dollars in, dollars in, dollars
Continuously striving to acquire wealth

Dollars in dream become wealth and knowledge is king
Success is achieved by acquiring wealth and knowledge

Making something out of nothing
Creativity and resourcefulness are important skills

Young Havoc's running wild with ambition
Being driven and enthusiastic about achieving goals

But meanwhile, mama's eyes well up like lemon pies
Despite personal success, loved ones still feel emotional pain

Still sour over dreams that died
Lamenting unfulfilled aspirations

We mourned on the rainshowers
Expressing grief and sadness during difficult times

Throwing eyes and stems, metal flowers
Creating new things from what others have discarded

Time to devour so go for seconds
Seizing opportunities and taking bold actions

Win it all, even if you fall stretch your wingspan
Taking risks and pursuing success even if it means failure

We tell lost souls to stay up
Encouraging those who are struggling

But the weight of the rock keep them locked in the state thumb
Challenges and obstacles can be overwhelming

Life is complex, dodging death
Navigating the challenges and risks of life

I ain't done yet
Continuing to strive for success

You know we rise and we run sets
Bouncing back from setbacks and continuing to move forward

Architect's lines connect, marvelous
The beauty and wonder of creation and innovation

'Til a break, sipping on crushed grapes
Taking a break and enjoying the fruits of labor

I know a vineyard upstate, Crimson Godz
Knowledge and connections can lead to new opportunities

We so starved, fly like mercury bars
Hunger for success and achievement

We universal like the natural laws
Global and timeless impact

Like, shafting after with digital stabs
Pursuing innovation through technology

John move, flick, long coat, doves fly past
An artistic and poetic reference to the pursuit of success

Submerged in science sense
Deep understanding of science and its applications

The alignment and the range
The precision and scope of knowledge

Absurd when knowledge is attained
The vastness of knowledge can be daunting

The flying ain't ripping, it riding in whips
Enjoying the fruits of success and hard work

Accumulate enlightenment like digits
Acquiring knowledge incrementally

An intricate lamp that'll integrated thread
A metaphor for the complexity and interconnectedness of knowledge

That'll relay a threat to innovate
Using knowledge to drive further development and innovation

In any element
Applying knowledge in diverse contexts

And it's been complicated
Navigating the complexities of life

Gauge an estimation and situations
Assessing situations and making informed decisions

Assembling doors calculated in moderation
Approaching opportunities with careful planning and moderation

For accuracy, caring scenes doing daring endeavors
Pursuing ambitious goals with precision and care

For capacity for having dreams
The importance of having dreams and aspirations

Away from imagining fleeing
Focusing on achievement rather than escape

Want to keep it on a level that ingenuity a leverage
Leveraging creativity and innovation to achieve success

When within a proximity of relevance
Being aware of what is important and relevant

Intensity of contemplation demands
The focus and depth of thinking required for innovation

A patience on most meditative terms
The importance of patience and reflection

Concentrating on adjustment
Adapting and adjusting to changing circumstances

Aware of perfection that's something one can grasp
Striving for excellence that is achievable

And proportionate means of getting closer to
Approaching goals in a measured and manageable way

Being devoted within adversity
Maintaining focus and commitment during difficult times

Digitized minds, a power complex
The impact of technology on the human mind

Nah kid, earn respect
Respect must be earned

'Knowledgement effects
The impact and importance of knowledge

Mechanical flesh, no animal left
The impact of technology on the human body and soul

Dollars infect dreams
Money can corrupt aspirations and values

Corrupt knowledge of kings
Power and wealth can lead to corruption and distortion of knowledge

Valerium sword, you Padawan core
A reference to the power of knowledge and its inherited importance

Vibranium pen, my Anakin form
The impact of creativity and writing

A warship I don't worship
Rejecting violence and aggression

War chief worship
Valuing leadership and strategy

Battleship, rattlesnakes, and scorpions
Metaphorical references to conflict and danger

And noxious, toxic times
Challenging and difficult times

Feel nauseous, stay obnoxious to rock these rhymes
Using creativity and expression as a form of protest and resistance

Knowledge is power, mathematically intelligent
The value and power of knowledge and intellect

Young radical, uh, uh
Rebellion and youthful resistance

Violence, grow around it, my island
The insidious impact of violence on society

Base runners, slap guitarist
Metaphorically referencing different roles and talents

Concrete jungle, metal forest, Reaganomics
References to societal and economic structures

Point three rigor mortis
A metaphorical reference to the danger of apathy

All this nonsense, rottweilers
Rejecting meaningless or destructive behavior

Stray dogs, live wires, catch collars, caged knowledge
Exploring the constraints and impact of society on individuals and knowledge

MAC-11s rage with it
The danger and violence inherent in gun culture

The meaning of deranged living, if you ain't raised in it
The impact of environment and upbringing on one's world view and behavior