Tree Of Life
Logic Slug & Killer Mike Lyrics

I read this thing from Atmosphere the other day
I came across an article recently by Atmosphere

That spoke about music we love and music we hate
The piece discussed the music we enjoy and music we dislike

I don't know why
I'm unsure why, but

But I can relate to this
I can empathize with this perspective

Rap, bitches, money, cars only take you but so far
Materialistic things such as rap music, women, wealth, and vehicles can only lead to a certain level of success in life

I can guarantee you that shit don't make up a super star
These things are not enough to make someone a superstar

Time place, all good, whiling out just like you should
Every situation has the appropriate time and place, and it's okay to let loose and have fun when appropriate

Let your fingers do the talking in person I wish you would
Don't be afraid to express yourself authentically, especially in face-to-face interactions

God damn that's my jam, let me get it like this my man
That song is amazing, let me vibe to it like this, my friend

Even though no body don't understand like, like, like, like
Even though others may not comprehend why I enjoy it the way I do

Hold up, what's the hold up?
Wait a second, what's the issue?

You like what you like, she like what he like, he like what they like
People have varying tastes in music

They all hate what you like and you like fuck 'em all
Others may dislike my preferred music, but I don't care

So much division my vision is faded
There is too much separation and segregation in music that it's starting to blur my perspective

We all from the same tree but you leaves degraded
Despite our differences in music tastes, we are all humans, but some of us are bringing down the rest

Judging the different branches in music that elevated
We are critiquing and comparing the various genres of music that have been successful

Just cause it's further from the roots don't mean that you should hate it
Just because a particular genre of music is different from your own doesn't mean it should be disliked or hated

'Cause there's a time and place for everything that's been created
Every genre of music has a suitable moment and setting for its enjoyment

Damn, see in the end we all fam'
Ultimately, we are all part of the same community

But all that really matters is I know who I am
At the end of the day, the only thing that truly matters is having a solid understanding of oneself

Nobody gotta agree with me, I'm just being me
I am aware that I do not need everyone to agree with me, I am just being myself

I keep breathing my speech, you be
I will continue to speak from the heart, whereas you may not

Comfortable if we never get to speak about it
You might feel more at ease if we never talk about the discrepancy in our music preferences

We got a lot of light for the storm
Despite hardship, we have plenty of positivity to endure it

With more shine than that lamp keeps your food warm
We shine brighter than any lamp used to keep food warm

And the truth is un-disputable, it's beautiful
The truth is undeniable, and it is beautiful

It should be considered the usual
Truth should be the commonplace

So I ain't judging you for loving it so hard
I don't condemn you for loving a particular genre of music deeply

But you disregard that we've all got old scars
However, you are neglecting the fact that we all have past traumas

My skin looks like bark
My skin is dark and rough

They used to do it out in the park
They used to humiliate black people in public places

Pretend to defend or neglect to protect
Some people feign their support for us, while others turn a blind eye to our vulnerability

Depends which voice the rain reflects, connection
It depends on which voice the rain echoes to form a connection

With all the blood invested
With all the energy and dedication we've invested

You would think it was the love that made impressions
It would appear as if love was what was most impactful

My woman is a smooth vision
My partner is an elegant and attractive sight

Aye, she my muse and I'm a musician
She is my source of inspiration, and I use music as my creative outlet

Love her cause a couple things she do different
I love her for her unique qualities that set her apart

Me and her be whipping running and getting money
She and I are hustling, working hard and making money

We usually put that Pimp and Bun in, and count a hundred
We often listen to UGK and count hundred dollar bills

Mix in something, your hunny won't play that 8 ball & MJG
Alter the music playlist, as my partner may not enjoy '8-Ball & MJG'

I suggest you quit her now cause that bitch won't keep it G
You should consider breaking up with your partner because she doesn't share your values

'Cause on my (?) I'll need some ginseng for my lady
Because I want to take care of my partner, I will get her some ginseng to help her feel better

Bobby we the Marley, high hold it we inhale it, exhale it
We are like the Marley family, we love holding high substances and inhaling/exhaling them

Early Sunday morning, on fire getting higher
We're partying early on a Sunday morning, getting elevated

To the sounds of the Georgia mass choir
We're listening to 'Georgia Mass Choir' and feeling inspired

And I swear to god you ain't ever really smoked reefer
I swear you haven't lived until you've smoked reefer

'Til you do it to to the sounds of Aretha coming loud out your speaker
Until you've smoked reefer while listening to Aretha Franklin, you haven't really experienced anything

Bridge over trouble water and my heart
The song 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' (by Simon & Garfunkel) touches my heart

What God has brought together let not man break apart
We should not let anyone come between us or dissolve our bond

I swear ain't a pair around fucking 'round with us
I swear there isn't a duo that can compare to us

'Cause we be like it's Pimp C bitch, now what the fuck is up?
Because we embody the spirit of Pimp C, and we won't back down from anybody