4000 Miles Featuring Chali 2NA of Jurassic 5 and Lateef The truth Speaker
Lateef the Truthspeaker Lyrics

Yo, when music temptations can't be resisted
Hey, when the allure of music is too strong to resist

Fifths will be inconsistent, make me a misfit
Alcohol will not affect me in a normal way, making me stand out

Listed as a phenomenon, I got an oncoming bomb
Recognized as an exceptional artist, about to drop a great song

Which is perfection and flexin' like I spent time in Nam
Which is flawless and impressive, like a war veteran

The beat is on and it's nice an easy
The rhythm is playing and it's smooth and relaxed

Instrumentals blendin' like cinnamon rice and peas
The musical elements are harmonizing perfectly, like the flavors of a dish

And life's a breeze when you don't have to kick it to find
Life is easygoing when you don't have to work hard to enjoy it

Contemplate the creation with Blackalicious and I
Reflect on the artistic process with Blackalicious and myself

Tuna fish is full of musical entities past gone
Tuna represents the history of music that has already passed

Tryin' to hold fast and grasp hits like last fall
Trying to hold on to popular songs from the recent past

So last long flash on keepin' the past strong
Keep the influence of the past alive and relevant

We grab songs and rhythm, so people can catch on
We create catchy songs with a captivating rhythm to attract listeners

My mic, monicker, momma I twice promised her
I, with my stage name, have made commitments to my audience

Love life, if music is truly your wife, honor her
If music is your true passion, give it the respect it deserves

Burnin' to your thermometer stretch a million kilometers
My music burns with intensity, reaching a vast distance

Connect a population of Earth to one another for real
Creating a sense of unity among people worldwide through music

Music, deliver from within and it covers up everything
Music has the power to express and heal all emotions and situations

Music, when the melody and rhythm get to moving an unity
When the harmony of melody and rhythm combines, it creates a sense of togetherness

Movin', one force, one love, one whole community
Moving together as a united force with love, as a single community

Do it, keep travelin' on, keep travelin' on
Keep progressing and moving forward in life

Underground or overboard overload, oh my Lord
Whether in the underground music scene or in mainstream, it's overwhelming

More and more pure sonic overjoyed soarin' towards shores
More and more pure musical bliss, soaring towards success

Unseen, uncharted, 'bout to get explored
Exploring new territories and unexplored possibilities in music

Warriors breakin' all the limits, twistin' the laws
Artists defying conventions and pushing boundaries in music

Now who said that underground is only just one more
Who claimed that being underground is just another category

I'm sellin' time and space and matter, makin' hula-hoops of Saturn's rings
I'm creating and selling unique experiences and challenging conventional ideas

And bring my bing, in sync, to think
And present my rhythm and flow in perfect harmony

That these was meant to be writ and be spits, so ever be writ
That these lyrics were destined to be written and performed, forever to be remembered

We on some destiny (shh shh), we just a piece of this
We are part of a greater destiny, just a small piece of the puzzle

We often testament of every cultural element
We frequently serve as a testimony to various cultural influences

Ever sent to us by the ancestors as though we manifest it
Passed down by our ancestors, as if we are the embodiment of their legacy

Some new world pedestrians
Explorers of a new world, wandering and discovering

Just lounging with some fishin' poles up on the moons crescent
Relaxing and enjoying life's simple pleasures on the moon's crescent

Just tryin' to make some history spittin' on a few records
Attempting to make a significant impact through our music and recordings

I had a dream like Martin Luther King in adolescence
I had a visionary dream that resonated with me since my youth, like MLK

And now I'm out in Tokyo and Europe havin' sessions
Now, I'm traveling and engaging in music collaborations in Tokyo and Europe

The final destination used to be my main question
I used to constantly wonder where my music would lead me

But then I looked and all that I was searchin' for was present
Then I realized that everything I was seeking was already within me

And now I'm out and out on and on the road we play
Now, I'm continuously traveling and performing on the road

Soundin' off like army ho replay
Making a strong impact, resonating like an army marching in unison

Talkin' 'bout walkin' miles of roads he paved
Discussing the journey of walking on previously paved paths

Travel out droppin' bombs with no delay
Traveling and releasing impactful music without any hesitation

Now see we rock around the clock
Now, we perform tirelessly, all day and night

We don't stop for nothin'
We don't pause or quit for anything

Gonna take it to the top, non stop, no frontin'
We will reach the highest level without any interruptions or pretense

People listen when it drops 'cause it speaks to something
When our music is released, people pay attention because it resonates with them

In they souls when they all alone, spacing in the zone
Deep within their souls, especially when alone, lost in their own thoughts

Or walking they block, talking to they homey at the shop
Or while walking the streets, conversing with their friends at local establishments

See the point is this
The main idea is

Even if the homey got the shot
Even if someone becomes successful

Then there still be the bump knockin' in your trunk
There will still be our music playing loudly in your car

Get ya out your slump rockin' it straight off the top
Lift you out of your low mood, instantly enjoying our music

Concotcin' it like ingredients thrown haphazardly inside a crockpot
Creating our music in a spontaneous and experimental manner

With a magic sock, schnapps, a big ass book, and some vodka
Using unconventional and diverse elements to influence our creative process

And pass it my way 'cause I'm a real big talker
And share it with me because I love engaging in conversations

And I love new experiences
I enjoy trying new things

I'm the godfather of gettin' into trouble
I often find myself in challenging or risky situations

On the road undercover shit, take your whole crowd if you leave 'em uncovered
While traveling discreetly, I can captivate and engage a large audience

And I believe even Hammer would say my shit's proper work
Even a respected artist like MC Hammer would acknowledge my artistic talent

Not to put a damper on the underground answer shit
Not intending to discourage or criticize the underground music movement

You dealin' wit motherfuckers not underground anthem thugs
We are not typical underground gangster rappers

Rocked from the west coast damn near the Athens and you still hate a whack song
Despite gaining popularity on the West Coast and even in Athens, some still dislike our music

As much as the next man
As much as anyone else

And still in love with the good one
But still deeply passionate about creating great music

We interact with listeners
We engage and connect with our audience

This is our contribution on the war against
This is our contribution to fight against

The whiteness and slightness, a constitution of fatness
The dominance of mainstream and shallow music, a system of mediocrity

Blackalicious, Jurassic, Maroons, Latyrical madness
Our collaborative efforts, representing creative and intellectual madness

Your mind is captured with tactics to get you blasted the fastest
Your mind is captivated by strategies to stimulate and excite you quickly

And you still wonder, battled at just how long does this is lastin'?
And you still question, wondering how long this success will endure?

We have the fashion to classic the pure love satisfaction
We have the ability to create timeless and satisfying music

Is when the magic is captured and life actions made tangible with
When the essence of music is successfully captured, transforming life experiences into something tangible

We take (take) a journey through music right now
We embark on a musical journey at this very moment

We (we) take (take) a journey through music right now (now)
We are currently experiencing a musical journey

We (we) take (take) a journey through music (a journey through music)
We embark on a musical journey

We (we) take (take) a journey
We embark on a journey