The Chase
John Gustavsen Bill Reeve ERnie Newton & M-G-M Studio Orchestra & Chorus Lyrics

So it's set one time that I gotta get mine
It is firmly established that I must pursue my own success

Chase for the paper till I see the sunshine
Persistently pursue wealth until I achieve prosperity

Imma trip, imma fall, but I'm still gon shine
I may stumble and face setbacks, but I will still succeed

Imma make it on top, from the hell in my mind
I will rise to success, despite the inner struggles I face

I done been at the ends, so I might've lost time
I have experienced difficult situations that may have resulted in wasted time

I just really wanna win, but I pay no mind
I have a strong desire to succeed and I ignore distractions and doubts

Living life to the end, struggle till the sun shine
I will keep striving and facing challenges until the end, even when it seems difficult

Yeah my people really hate it
Some people in my life strongly disapprove

And I really contemplated
I have deeply considered and thought about

How my life was going downward
The negative direction my life seemed to be heading

I don't want this conversation
I prefer not to discuss this matter

So stop
Cease talking about it

Leave it right there
Let's not discuss it any further

In it too long, like it's really not fair
Spending too much time immersed in it, feeling as though it's unjust

See the age start to rise, got me showing white hair
The stress and pressure causing my hair to turn white with age

I been really on a grind, so I kinda don't care
I have been working tirelessly, to the point where I am indifferent to certain things

Seeing tears in your eyes, do you mind if I share
Witnessing sadness in your eyes, may I express my empathy

As you fall from the top to the bottom of the stairs
As you experience a major downfall and descend from a position of power

Paralyzed in the mind of an addict, I swear
Mentally trapped in the struggles and mindset of addiction, I promise

Imma drop to the bottom while I'm tied to a chair
I will hit rock bottom while feeling trapped and restricted

See you burning real slow, in your pride I swear
I observe your slow and painful downfall due to your excessive pride

Slow it down
Take a moment to relax and calm down

Just take a second
Simply pause and reflect for a brief moment

Got tats on my arm as a life lesson
The tattoos on my arm serve as reminders and teachings from my life experiences

I was out on the road, oh right direction
I was traveling on a path that led me in the correct direction

Parents don't like it, not in the question
My parents disapprove of my choices, it's not even up for discussion

Pops said I'll go to hell, an occasional session
My father believes I will go to hell, occasionally expressing this viewpoint

Mama looking at me strange like the wrong selection
My mother looks at me with confusion, as if I made an incorrect choice

In the market full of options, imma setup for adoption
In a world abundant with choices, I position myself as available and adaptable

Imma KING in the ring, but I do it nonprofit
I am a powerful and dominant force in my endeavors, but I pursue them without personal gain

SLING in the air cause the curb I hop it
I throw myself into uncertain situations, hopping over obstacles along the way

SING, imma sing till the voice I lost it
I will continue to sing until my voice becomes exhausted or fades away

BRING in the evil so the angels can mosh it
I invite negativity and challenges, allowing the angels to engage in a chaotic, energetic movement

Cling to a fling, know you really done lost it
Holding on to a temporary relationship, you clearly have lost your way

Chase for a second of my time, you thought
You mistakenly believed you could pursue a moment of my attention

Better check your pockets for the trouble you bought
You should examine your own situation for any problems or difficulties you may have caused

Chase for an eighth of that reggie you bought
Seek after a small quantity of inferior marijuana that you purchased

Really gotta hustle like I'm selling crack rock
I truly need to work hard and exert myself, as if I were selling illegal drugs

Mm
An expression of contemplation or agreement