Cant Hold Us
Mackelmore ft. Ryan Lewis Lyrics

Return of the Mac, get em
I am back, and I am ready to conquer the music scene.

What it is
This is what is happening right now.

What it does
This is what it can achieve.

What it is
This is what is happening right now.

What it isn't
This is not what it cannot do or is not happening.

Looking for a better way to get up out of bed
I want to start my day with a purpose and not just waste time scrolling through social media.

Instead of getting on the internet and checking out who hit me, get up
Stop focusing on being famous and checking notifications, and start living a fulfilling life.

Thrift shop, pimp strut walking
Walking with confidence and style even though the clothes I wear are from a thrift store.

Little bit of humble, little bit of cautious
I am humble and cautious because I understand that fame can be fleeting and I want to stay grounded.

Somewhere between like Rocky and Cosby
I am somewhere in between being a fighter like Rocky and a family man like Cosby.

Sweater game nope nope y’all can’t copy
My fashion sense is unique and cannot be imitated.

Yup, Bad, moonwalking
I am great and confident like Michael Jackson moonwalking.

This here, is our party
This music represents our movement and culture.

My posse's been on Broadway
My team has been successful on a large scale, and now we are ready to conquer the music industry.

And we did it our way
We accomplished our goals by being true to ourselves and our style.

Grown music
Our music is mature and represents the life experiences we've had.

I shed my skin and put my bones into everything I record to it
I pour my heart and soul into every song I create.

And yet I’m on
Even though it's difficult to succeed in the music industry, I have still managed to make a name for myself.

Let that stage light go and shine on down
I am ready to perform and have the spotlight shine on me.

Got that Bob Barker suit game and plinko in my style
I have a unique fashion sense that is like the game show 'The Price Is Right.'

Money, stay on my craft and stick around for those pounds
I focus on making great music and staying relevant in the industry, even if it's not always profitable.

But, I do that to pass the torch and put on for my town
I do this for my community and to inspire the next generation of musicians.

Trust me, on my I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T shit hustlin'
I am an independent artist, and I work hard to build my career.

Chasing dreams since I was 14
I have been working towards achieving my musical goals since I was a teenager.

With the four track bussing
I started my musical journey with a basic four-track recording system.

Halfway cross that city with the backpack
I was halfway across the city, determined to succeed even if I had to carry my equipment in a backpack.

Fat cat, crushing labels out here
I am succeeding in the music industry despite the obstacles and the pressure from labels.

Nah they can’t tell me nothing
I won't let others dictate my success and creativity in the industry.

We give that to the people
Our music is for the people and represents our culture.

Spread it across the country
We want our music to be heard and appreciated by people all over the country.

Can we go back, this is the moment
I want to relive this moment and make the most of it.

Tonight is the night, we’ll fight till it’s over
We will work hard and never give up until our goals are achieved.

So we put our hands up like the ceiling can’t hold us
We celebrate our success and are proud of what we have accomplished.

Now can I kick it, thank you
Can I start the show now, thank you.

Yeah I’m so damn grateful
I am thankful for my success and the support of my fans.

I grew up, really wanted gold fronts
When I was younger, I wanted gold teeth.

But that’s what you get when Wu-Tang raised you
My upbringing and the music I listened to as a child helped shape my style today.

Y’all can’t stop me
No one can stop me from achieving my goals and pursuing my dreams.

Go hard like I got an 808 in my heart beat
I work hard and put my all into everything I do, just like the drum machine '808.'

And I’m eating at the beat like you gave a little speed to a great white shark on shark week
I am eating up the music and performing with intensity, like a great white shark during 'Shark Week.'

Raw, time to go off, I'm gone!
It's time to perform and let loose, and I am ready.

Deuces goodbye, I got a world to see, and my girl she wanna see Rome
I am leaving the past behind and am ready to explore the world with my loved ones.

Caesar make you a believer
Just like Caesar, I will make people believe in my music and my vision.

Nah I never ever did it for a throne
I am not motivated by power or fame.

That validation comes from giving it back to the people
I feel validated as an artist by giving back to my community and making a positive impact through my music.

Nah sing a song and it goes like
I will perform a song that represents my message and style.

Raise those hands, this is our party
We are celebrating and having a good time together.

We came here to live life like nobody was watching
We came here to be ourselves and enjoy the moment, without worrying about others' opinions.

I got my city right behind me, if I fall, they got me
My community supports me and will be there for me if I fail.

Learn from that failure gain humility and then we keep marching I said
If we fail, we will learn from our mistakes, stay humble, and keep moving forward.

Na na na na na na na na
Background vocals that add to the energy of the song.

And all my people say
I want the audience to join in on this song and have a good time together.

Ma-ckle-e-e-e-e-more
This is my stage name and representation of my music and style.