Carpe Diem
Jin Lyrics

The Emcee yeah Carpe Diem
The Emcee uses the Latin phrase Carpe Diem, implying that we should make the most of today and not worry about tomorrow.

Ya gotta seize the day
We should seize the day and make the most of it while we can.

Ya see something you want then go for it (go for it)
If you see something you want in life, don't hesitate and go for it.

Don't think twice go for it (go for it)
We should avoid overthinking and analyzing things too much, and instead, take action towards our goals.

Don't leave this earth with nothing to show for it (nah)
We should make sure that we achieve something in life and leave behind a legacy instead of living a meaningless life.

I'm part emcee part shaman
The singer associates himself with both the entertainment world and the spiritual realm, indicating his depth and versatility.

Resurrect dead poets through the art of rhyming
The singer uses his art of rhyming to bring back the lost spirits of poets who are no longer alive.

A professor with extra hard assignments
The singer relates himself to an academician with challenging course material for his students.

Inspired by the stars alignments
The singer takes inspiration from the movements and astronomical patterns of the stars and planets.

I cause defiance with bars of science
The singer's scientific knowledge and reasoning drives his art form, resulting in his nonconformist attitude.

Devour my prey like the jaws of lions
The singer feels like he's hunting his prey and attacking it ferociously, likening himself to a lion's bite.

In layman's terms you lames can burn
The singer delivers his message to his audience in simple language, while also warning his non-believers to stay away.

My course only for those that came to learn
The singer's teaching style is only intended for those who want to learn from him and take something out of it.

The proper mechanics how to use the linguistics
The singer's art requires proper knowledge and technical expertise about how to use linguistics to deliver a powerful message through his words.

Like the X-Men a school for the gifted
The singer views himself as part of an elite group of individuals with unique talents like the X-Men, and his school of students are intended to be made up of the best and brightest.

But before you can rock the crowd
Before he can make an impact in front of the audience, the singer has to test and train his students appropriately.

I make you walk on hot coal no socks allowed
The singer puts his students through a rigorous test to prepare them to face the harsh reality of performing in front of an audience.

A simple test that'll set fire to the best
The singer's test is simple yet challenging and is designed to separate the best from the rest.

I represent the IQ's higher than the rest
The singer personifies intelligence and strives to enlighten others to achieve a better quality of life intellectually.

Heard the wind whisper sent the breeze my way
The singer listens closely to the sound of the wind and is in tune with nature, and he receives inspiration from it.

If opportunity was at your front door and it saw it's locked
If an opportunity presents itself but it's unavailable, it will likely pass you by and miss out on the chance.

It might walk away so open before it knocks
The singer advises to be prepared for opportunities and to take advantage of them before they slip away.

When you don't take action you're planting a seed for failure
If you don't take action towards your goals, you're only preparing yourself to fail in the future.

You can bend the rules and break the guidelines
There is always room for creativity and innovation, and sometimes we have to bend the rules to achieve our desired end result.

Or follow the play and sit on the sidelines
Alternatively, we can follow the rules, but we also have to take action ourselves and not sit back and wait for things to happen.

Well let's see double check the facts
Before making any decisions, we should analyze and verify the facts to avoid making mistakes.

If money grew on trees would you go and get an axe
If we had an opportunity to obtain money easily, we should take advantage of it and not let it slip away.

Prepare for the blossom achieve what's yours
We should plant the seeds for success and strive towards our goals to achieve greatness in life.

Or sit back and wait for the leaves to fall
Alternatively, we can wait for things to happen, but we may never get what we want if we don't pursue it ourselves.

See only in dreams will men be free
Many people only experience true freedom in their dreams, and they need to wake up to realize that they have to put in work to achieve it in their lives.

That's the way it's been and how it always will be
Life has always been about putting in the effort to achieve success and will always continue to be so.

I can show you the ropes I can even loan you the quotes
The singer is willing to teach and mentor others and even provides advice and inspiration to those in need.

But if it ain't in you why even continue
However, if the desire to succeed isn't already there, it's pointless to continue working towards it.

To pose like your whole style is authentic
The singer is wary of people who pretend to be someone they're not, particularly those with specific styles and personalities.

I smell a fraud the aroma is deep scented
The singer senses when someone is being fake and can detect it easily.

I re-invented myself with the help of nobody else
The singer took it upon himself to change and grow, without relying on anyone else's help.

Not the rollie on the shelf or the 6 digits
The singer doesn't care about material possessions such as fancy watches or a high salary.

The fame and fortune is highly fictitious
The singer views fame and fortune as something that isn't real and only exists in people's minds.

Only exist to those with sick wishes
The singer believes that only people with dark and undesirable intentions strive for fame and fortune.

To achieve it they often act a bit vicious
People who desire fame and fortune often act aggressively and selfishly to get what they want.

And maliciously mislead the youth
These people often misguide young people and lead them astray, taking advantage of their naivety.

I steer 'em on course cause my pen bleeds the truth
The singer uses his talent and art to point young people in the right direction and educate them on what really matters in life.

YOFAM the alternative to the street route
The singer's education program, YOFAM, provides an alternative to the dangerous, violent paths some young people may take if they aren't given better opportunities.

I use both hands whenever I reach out
The singer is willing to reach out and help others by providing greater opportunities and assistance.

That way you ain't gotta look hard to see em
The singer's help and guidance is clearly visible and easy to access for those who need it.

And live by these two words (what) Carpe Diem
Ultimately, the singer's message boils down to the Latin phrase Carpe Diem, which means to seize the day and make the most of it.