Eye Of The Tiger
Jay Z feat. M.O.P. Lyrics
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The genesis is biblical, uh
Eyes forward to the pinnacle
Been treating each and every bar like it's critical
Overhauled the lifestyle
Only movin' minimal
(Yeah)
Movin' forward with a purpose
Do I have the gall?
Is it weighing too heavy?
Will I put myself in debt if I try to pay the levy?
That's on my ambition
Drivin' through like a piston
Looking at my lower self, hopin' that he listens
Mouth closed shut (Shut)
Been ducking all his bluffs (Bluffs)
I guess the baby boy's on his way to growin' up
(You get it though)
I'm being guided by the light
I pray it won't evade me in the dimmest night
Understand that I'm tyin' up the gloves with the blessings from above though
Bob n' weavin', the demons are cutthroat
Movin' through it all, this is my beginnin'
It's okay if you think I'm not really winnin'
Hella sick, spit it to the tick at a mile a minute
Finesse flow if I hit it with a simple finish
Sometimes I can tend to get reckless
Regrettably neglect some parts of the checklist
Man, perhaps I should say on a necklace:
"You leave it in the ether it becomes a dead wish"
That's what I 've understood as I've moved along
Picked apart the elements to put in the song
I put the soul in bass (Bass)
Hittin' like a gong (Gong)
And then I got think
Well...
When It comes to the pressure I put on me
Wanna move like I'm groovin' with disco feet
Meditated tryna find the great in me
As I'm levitating to the higher level I see
I like it
Oh you on a roll?
You know it
Come on let go
And show it
Your ego
Implode it
Say it like, ey
I like it
Oh you on a roll?
You know it
Come on let go
And show it
Your ego
Implode it
Ay
Please listen clearly for the word to connect when I spit it sincerely
Any competition? Nah, not really
I see him in the mirror and he pens it dearly and he says
(What he say?)
It'll come full circle, ascend up a level climb another hurdle
That's what happens with this visionary word flow
Potent punch it could knock you on a third blow
Inspiration hardened by a mason
The creation killin' hesitation
It's the station keep it in rotation
A vibration stronger than a nati-
Love to strike with the silence of a hiss
If I didn't address this it'd probably be remiss
Timelines make some wanna diss
If they tried in real life they'd get Will Smith'd
They know it (They know)
So they show it (They show)
In the realm where all of that goes (Where it goes)
All the trying (All the tryin')
And the lying (And the lyin')
They ain't about it some of us know (We know)
I need the gospel with a glow around the dome like an apostle
To separate the hostile thoughts from the loving ones
Boomerang it back and I'll get you with another one, yeah
In the first verse of "Eye of the Tiger", Jay Z reflects on his personal growth and the challenges he faces as he pursues his ambitions. He likens his journey to a biblical genesis, and his eyes are forward to the pinnacle. He is committed to treating every bar as critical and overhauling his lifestyle by moving minimally. Despite his nerves, he moves forward with a purpose and a pep in his step. He wonders if he has the gall to succeed and if he will put himself in debt trying. He feels guided by the light and hopes it won't evade him in the dimmest night. He understands that he's tying up his gloves with blessings from above and that moving through it all is just the beginning.
In the second verse of the song, Jay Z reflects on his artistic process and his spiritual journey. He notes that he sometimes tends to get reckless and neglect the checklist. He understands that by leaving things in the ether, they become a dead wish. He has picked apart the elements to put in the song and put his soul in bass, hitting like a gong. He admits that he puts a lot of pressure on himself but wants to move like he's grooving with disco feet. He likes it and is on a roll. Although he sees himself in the mirror and pens it dearly, he believes it'll come full circle and ascend to a higher level by climbing another hurdle.
Line by Line Meaning
When I spit it
I am about to rap
The genesis is biblical, uh
My rap is profound and meaningful like a holy book
Eyes forward to the pinnacle
I am focused on reaching the highest point of success
Been treating each and every bar like it's critical
I am taking my rap seriously and giving my all in every line
Overhauled the lifestyle
I have made major changes in my life for the better
Only movin' minimal
I am being cautious and not making any unnecessary moves
Movin' forward with a purpose
I am progressing in life with a clear intention
Pep in every step even though I'm feelin' nervous
I am determined and energized despite feeling anxious
Do I have the gall?
Am I brave enough?
Is it weighing too heavy?
Is it too much for me to handle?
Will I put myself in debt if I try to pay the levy?
Will the cost of pursuing my goal be too high?
That's on my ambition
I am willing to take the risks to achieve my ambition
Drivin' through like a piston
I am moving forward consistently and efficiently
Looking at my lower self, hopin' that he listens
I am reflecting on my flaws and hoping to improve them
Mouth closed shut (Shut)
I am not engaging in negative talk or behavior
Been ducking all his bluffs (Bluffs)
I have been avoiding temptations and distractions
I guess the baby boy's on his way to growin' up
I am maturing and becoming a better person
I'm being guided by the light
I am following a positive path
I pray it won't evade me in the dimmest night
I hope to overcome adversity and stay on the right path
Understand that I'm tyin' up the gloves with the blessings from above though
I am preparing for challenges with divine support
Bob n' weavin', the demons are cutthroat
I am fighting hard against negative forces
Movin' through it all, this is my beginnin'
I am starting a new chapter of my life
It's okay if you think I'm not really winnin'
I am not seeking approval or validation from others
Hella sick, spit it to the tick at a mile a minute
I am impressively skilled and rapping fast
Finesse flow if I hit it with a simple finish
I have a smooth style even with simple rhymes
Sometimes I can tend to get reckless
I acknowledge my tendency to act impulsively
Regrettably neglect some parts of the checklist
I occasionally forget or overlook important tasks
Man, perhaps I should say on a necklace:
Maybe I should remind myself constantly
"You leave it in the ether it becomes a dead wish"
Without taking action, a dream is merely a wish
That's what I 've understood as I've moved along
I have learned this lesson through my experiences
Picked apart the elements to put in the song
I have carefully crafted every aspect of this rap
I put the soul in bass (Bass)
I bring my unique style and charisma to the music
Hittin' like a gong (Gong)
My influence and impact are strong and powerful
And then I got think
And then I started to reflect
When It comes to the pressure I put on me
I can be hard on myself
Wanna move like I'm groovin' with disco feet
I want to move confidently and effortlessly
Meditated tryna find the great in me
I am practicing self-reflection to improve myself
As I'm levitating to the higher level I see
I am progressing to a higher state of being
Please listen clearly for the word to connect when I spit it sincerely
Please pay attention to my sincere and meaningful rap
Any competition? Nah, not really
I am not concerned with competing against others
I see him in the mirror and he pens it dearly and he says
I see myself in the mirror and reflect on my thoughts
(What he say?)
(What does he say?)
It'll come full circle, ascend up a level climb another hurdle
Success comes from overcoming obstacles and persevering
That's what happens with this visionary word flow
My creative rapping leads me to success
Potent punch it could knock you on a third blow
My rhymes are powerful and impactful
Inspiration hardened by a mason
My inspiration is strong and well-crafted like a brick
The creation killin' hesitation
My creativity helps me overcome hesitation and fear
It's the station keep it in rotation
My music is popular and played frequently
A vibration stronger than a nati-
My energy and influence are powerful
Love to strike with the silence of a hiss
I enjoy making an impact with subtlety and nuance
If I didn't address this it'd probably be remiss
It would be a mistake to not address this issue
Timelines make some wanna diss
Success leads some people to envy and criticize
If they tried in real life they'd get Will Smith'd
If they tried to succeed like me, they would fail
They know it (They know)
They are aware of my success
So they show it (They show)
They express their envy and criticism
In the realm where all of that goes (Where it goes)
In the world of success where envy and criticism exist
All the trying (All the tryin')
All the effort
And the lying (And the lyin')
And the dishonesty
They ain't about it some of us know (We know)
They are not truly committed to success
I need the gospel with a glow around the dome like an apostle
I am seeking spiritual guidance to support my success
To separate the hostile thoughts from the loving ones
To distinguish negative thoughts from positive ones
Boomerang it back and I'll get you with another one, yeah
I will respond to negativity with more success
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Written by: Khaya Mkhize
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