Can't Hold Us
Macklemore Ryan Lewis Lyrics

Ayy, ayy, ayy
Macklemore acknowledges someone's presence and greets them.

Good to see you, c'mon, dude, let's go
Macklemore expresses pleasure in seeing someone and urges them to join him.

Yeah, let's go
Macklemore agrees to proceed with the plan the two previously discussed.

Alright, alright, okay, ah, alright, okay Alright, okay
Macklemore affirms that everything is going well and that he is on board with the current situation.

Return of the Mack, get 'em, what it is, what it does, what it is, what it isn't
Macklemore sings about his comeback and tells everyone what he is about to do and what he will not tolerate.

Looking for a better way to get up out of bed Instead of getting on the internet and checking a new hit We get up, fresh out, pimp strut walking
Macklemore is searching for a better way to start his day that doesn't involve getting lost in the internet, and instead creates a confident walk that he calls 'pimp strut'.

Little bit of humble, little bit of cautious Somewhere between like, Rocky and Cosby, sweater game
Macklemore describes his personal style as a mix of modesty and awareness, with Rocky-inspired bravado and Bill Cosby's iconic sweater fashion.

Nope, nope, y'all can't copy that Bad, moonwalking, this here, is our party My posse's been on Broadway, and we did it our way
Macklemore and his group have a distinctive style that cannot be replicated, and they proudly own the stage with their unique brand of moonwalking dance while sharing their Broadway experience and their own creative choices.

Grown music, I shed my skin and put my bones into everything, I record to it And yet I'm on, let that stage light go and shine on down Got the Bob Barker suit game and Plinko in my style Money, stay on my craft and stick around for those pounds But I do that to pass the torch and put on for my town Trust me, on my I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T shit, hustling Chasing dreams since I was fourteen With the four-track, bussin' Halfway 'cross that city with the backpack, fat cat, crush shit Labels out here, now they can't tell me nothin' We give that to the people, spread it across the country Labels out here, now they can't tell me nothin' We give it to the people, spread it across the country
Macklemore is dedicated to making music that he believes in while maintaining his independence and grinding tirelessly to achieve his dreams. He takes pride in his unique style, and the message he spreads connects with people everywhere without the need for record labels.

Can we go back? This is the moment Tonight is the night, we'll fight 'til it's over So we put our hands up like the ceiling can't hold us Like the ceiling can't hold us
Macklemore urges the audience to embrace the present moment and give it everything they have by putting their hands up high like nothing can stop them.

Now, can I kick it? Thank you Yeah, I'm so damn grateful I grew up really wanting gold fronts But that's what you get when Wu-Tang raised you
Macklemore is grateful for the life he has been given and the influence of Wu-Tang in his past. He remembers the hip-hop style of his youth, including a desire for gold dental caps.

Y'all can't stop me, go hard like I've got an 808 in my heartbeat And I'm eating at the beat like you gave a little speed To a great white shark on Shark Week, raw Time to go up, I'm gone Deuces, goodbye, I've got a world to see And my girl, she wanna see Rome Caesar make you a believer, nah I never ever did it for a throne That validation comes from giving it back to the people, now Sing this song and it goes like
Macklemore is unstoppable and fierce in his delivery and commitment, with lyrics that demonstrate his raw and intense international travels. The people's support is his ultimate goal, and he believes that working with them is the ultimate way to seek inspiration and change the world.

Raise those hands, this is our party We came here to live life like nobody was watching I got my city right behind me If I fall, they got me Learn from that failure, gain humility And then we keep marching, I said
Macklemore wants everyone to cherish life and party without worrying about the scrutiny of outsiders. His community rallies around him in times of need, and he looks back on past mistakes with a sense of perspective and gains a sense of humility. He is determined to keep pushing forward towards his goals.

na, na, nana, na, na, nana, na (Aha) hey Na, na, nana, na, na, nana, na (ha, that's right, feels good) Hey (and all my people sing) Na, na, nana, na, na, nana, na (you do it, Ray) Oh (and all my people sing) Na, na, nana, na, na, nana, na Mack-le-eh-eh-eh-eh-more
Macklemore and his crew add some catchy, repetitive hooks to the tune, rallying people to get involved and build anticipation for the song's genius performer.

Can we go back? This is the moment Tonight is the night, we'll fight 'til it's over So we put our hands up like the ceiling can't hold us Like the ceiling can't hold us
The chorus comes up one more time to energize and galvanize the listener to keep fighting against all obstacles, encouraging them to unleash their many talents and go after their greatest dreams.