Victory Lap
Macklemore/Ryan Lewis Lyrics
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Don't die holding on to your words
'Cause you know you got a whole world to change
But understand who you got to change first"
And I was like "Fuck that", humility bust back
I remember the days with nothing but a bus pass
I was just a little shorty hoping that I could find a bum to buy a 40 for me
Yeah, and I dance on that instrumental
Unorthodox like Basquiat with the pencil
Give me a microphone and a beat box I could vent to
Music the only medium that I could find myself through
Recluse, sipping on some lean I would let loose
Looking in the mirror, watching myself lose
Cleaned up in '08, got a job making barely minimum wage
To get into that page
Hit the road with RL, performing in front of 8 people
And that shit will check your ego
About around that time I'm watching that EP go
From nothing to getting us booked around the country
I know no limits, life can change in an instant
Eight people turn into sold out shows in a minute
And I'm watching my pops in the back row grinning
With his glass up to my mom, toasting this Guinness
And we on (we on)
Good music, it lies in the ambiance
When we leave here
Will these words live on
Till then, we keep on making the songs
So put 'em up, up up, up up (so high)
So put 'em up, up up, up up (so high)
So put 'em up, up up, up up (so high)
Put 'em up, up up, up up (so high)
So put 'em up, up up, up up (so high)
So put 'em up, up up, up up (so high)
I remember that Freshman edition
Last year thinking to myself like
Yah, nah, I won't win it yet
Probably won't get it, but I'm gonna give it everything
Play my position
The next 11 months I gave it all everything I had in me
Left blood, sweat, tears in every god damn city
No label, no deal, no publicist, indie
Just music that connected and fans that rode with me
Throw me a gold mine, and a co-sign
While you're riding a couple dope rides
Two women, both dimes
Not gonna lie, that shit sounds so nice
But I got creative control and my souls mine
I wouldn't trade it, maybe I'm crazy
I put on for my city
Seattle that raised me
Rule four thousand eighty, it's really not changing
Now a days make good music, the people are your label
So put 'em up, up up, up up (so high)
So put 'em up, up up, up up (so high)
So put 'em up, up up, up up (so high)
Put 'em up, up up, up up (so high)
So put 'em up, up up, up up (so high)
So put 'em up, up up, up up (so high)
Oh my God, feels like a victory lap
Can I have that moment
Can I talk my shit
And they say, "Don't forget where you come from
Don't die holding on to your words
'Cause you know you got a whole world to change
But understand who you got to change first"
Put 'em up, up up, up up
Up, up up, up up
Up, up up, up up
Macklemore, Ryan Lewis
Put 'em up, up up, up up
Up, up up, up up
Up, up up, up up (so high)
The lyrics for "Victory Lap" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis convey a powerful message about the importance of remembering where one comes from, not holding onto negative words, and understanding who one needs to change first in order to make an impact in the world. The opening lyrics remind the listener to stay grounded and not forget their roots, while emphasizing the importance of letting go of past negativity and focusing on the positive changes they can create. The rapper then reflects on his own humble beginnings and the struggle to find success, reminiscing on the days when he was just a "little shorty hoping that [he] could find a bum to buy a 40 for [him]" and could only afford a "bus pass." He eventually found his way into the music industry, performing in front of small crowds with Ryan Lewis until their popularity suddenly grew.
The chorus encourages the listener to "put 'em up," likely suggesting that they lift their hands in celebration, perhaps as a symbolic gesture of victory, and emphasizes the importance of good music and meaningful lyrics. In the second verse, the rapper reflects on how he achieved success without the help of a label or publicist, through his own hard work and dedication to his craft. He sings about "leaving blood, sweat, tears in every god damn city" and making connections with fans as an independent artist. The lyrics suggest that he is proud of his accomplishments and wants to take a moment to bask in the glory of his success before moving forward to continued growth and evolution.
Line by Line Meaning
And they say, 'Don't forget where you come from
Remember your roots
Don't die holding on to your words
Don't hold grudges when you die
'Cause you know you got a whole world to change
You are meant to contribute to society
But understand who you got to change first'
Start with yourself
And I was like 'Fuck that,' humility bust back
Initially rejected the advice of elders
I remember the days with nothing but a bus pass
Reflecting on tough times
And I dance on that instrumental
Enjoys instrumentals
Unorthodox like Basquiat with the pencil
Creative freedom is key
Give me a microphone and a beat box I could vent to
Music is an important outlet
Music the only medium that I could find myself through
Music was a tool for self-discovery
Recluse, sipping on some lean I would let loose
Used to isolate himself with intoxicants
Music the only medium that I could find myself through
Music was a tool for self-discovery
Cleaned up in '08, got a job making barely minimum wage
Started improving his situation
To get into that page
To achieve success
Hit the road with RL, performing in front of 8 people
Started performing tirelessly to build a following
And that shit will check your ego
Playing small shows humbled him
About around that time I'm watching that EP go
Watching his first album grow
From nothing to getting us booked around the country
Started getting gigs nationwide
I know no limits, life can change in an instant
Belief that anything is possible
Eight people turn into sold out shows in a minute
Went from small crowds to sold-out shows
And I'm watching my pops in the back row grinning
Happy to share his success with family
With his glass up to my mom, toasting this Guinness
Celebrating with loved ones
And we on (we on)
We are doing well
Good music, it lies in the ambiance
Good music resonates with people
When we leave here
When we die
Will these words live on
Will his music continue to have an impact?
Till then, we keep on making the songs
Keep working on music for as long as he can
So put 'em up, up up, up up (so high)
Get the crowd enthusiastic
I remember that Freshman edition
Reflecting on being part of Freshman list
Last year thinking to myself like Yah, nah, I won't win it yet
Initially thought he wasn't ready for success
Probably won't get it, but I'm gonna give it everything
He tried anyway
Play my position
Took his place in the industry
The next 11 months I gave it all everything I had in me
Worked hard for 11 months
Left blood, sweat, tears in every god damn city
Worked tirelessly to improve his music
No label, no deal, no publicist, indie
He was an independent artist
Just music that connected and fans that rode with me
He had supportive fans despite being independent
Throw me a gold mine, and a co-sign
Would have liked support from established stars
Not gonna lie, that shit sounds so nice
Admits he wants success like established artists
But I got creative control and my souls mine
Proud of the creative freedom he's afforded himself
I wouldn't trade it, maybe I'm crazy
Prefers his creative freedom to being backed by a label
I put on for my city
Proud of representing Seattle
Seattle that raised me
Grew up in Seattle
Rule four thousand eighty, it's really not changing
Sticking to his ways
Now a days make good music, the people are your label
Nowadays, good music will attract fans without label backing
So put 'em up, up up, up up (so high)
Get the crowd enthusiastic
Oh my God, feels like a victory lap
Feels like a triumph
Can I have that moment
Wants to relish in his success
Can I talk my shit
Wants to express himself
Put 'em up, up up, up up
Get the crowd enthusiastic
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BEN HAGGERTY, RYAN LEWIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Erica-qo5ky
Now they say, "Don't forget where you come from
Don't die holding on to your words
Cause you know, that you got a whole world to change
But understand who you gotta change first"
[Verse 1: Macklemore]
And I was like "Fuck that", humility bust back
I remember the days with nothing but a bus pass
I was just a little shorty, just hopin' that I could find a bum
To buy a 40 for me and have enough for a bud sack
Yeah, and I dance on that instrumental
Unorthodox like Basquiat with the pencil
Give me a microphone and a beat box I could vent to
Music the only medium that I could find myself through
Recluse, sippin' on some lean I would let loose
Lookin' in the mirror, watchin' myself lose
Cleaned up in oh-eight, got a job makin' barely minimum wage
To get into that page
Hit the road with R.L., performing in front of eight people
And that shit will check your ego
About around that time I'm watching that EP go
From nothing to getting us booked around the country
I know no limits, life can change in an instant
Eight people turn into sold out shows in a minute
Now watching my pops in the back row grinnin'
With his glass up to my mom, toastin' his Guinness
[Pre-Hook: Macklemore]
And we on, we on
Good music, it lies in the ambiance
One day we'll leave here
But these words live on
Till then, we keep on making the songs
[Hook: Macklemore]
So put 'em up, up up, up up, so high
So put 'em up, up up, up up, so high
So put 'em up, up up, up up, so high
Put 'em up, up up, up up, so high
So put 'em up, up up, up up, so high
So put 'em up, up up, up up, so high
[Verse 2: Macklemore]
I remember that Freshman edition
Last year thinking to myself like
Yeah, nah, I won't win it yet, I probably won't get it, but
I'ma give it everything, play my position
The next 11 months I gave it all, everything I had in me
Left blood, sweat, tears in every god damn city
No label, no deal, no publicist, indie
Just music that connected and fans that rode with me
Throw me a gold mine, and a co-sign
While you're riding a couple dope rides
Two women, both dimes
Not gonna lie, that shit sounds so nice
But I got creative control, and my soul's mine
I wouldn't trade it, maybe I'm crazy
I put on for my city, Seattle, that raised me
Rule four-thousand-and-eighty, it's really not changing
Now a days make good music, the people are your label
[Hook: Macklemore]
So put 'em up, up up, up up, so high
So put 'em up, up up, up up, so high
So put 'em up, up up, up up, so high
Put 'em up, up up, up up, so high
So put 'em up, up up, up up, so high
So put 'em up, up up, up up, so high
[Outro: Macklemore]
Oh my God
Feels like a victory lap
Can I have that moment
Can I talk my shit
[Interlude: Macklemore]
Now they say, "Don't forget where you come from
Don't die holding on to your words
Cause you know, that you got a whole world to change
But understand who you gotta change first"
[Outro: Macklemore]
Put 'em, up, up, up up
Up, up, up up
Put 'em, up, up, up up
Macklemore, Ryan Lewis
Put 'em up, up, up up
Up, up, up up
Put 'em, up, up, up up (so high)
@CameronKinsey
Macklemore amazes me. I respect how far him and Ryan Lewis have come, being Independent and making it to the top without a label, I like that a lot. Macklemore raps for change and doesn't just rap about "money, drugs, and hoes" most his music has a deeper meaning. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are great musicians, I respect them and the art they've made.
@rayloughan4700
ACproductions Tru shit
@konstantinmorozov1639
he is awesome
@flor6970
ACproductions genio
@chillermiller3565
ACproductions SOMEONE GIVE THIS GUY A MEDAL!
@willjarrott4052
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@FishyDizzle
Music like this deserves more than 6M views smfh.
@ninjakitty525
gained 1m in 1 weeks
@williamsharpe9937
that is why it is nearly at 8M (7.8M)
@ianstuart371
Yeah for real