Chasing Rainbows
Marc Goone Lyrics

Yo, they're like, oh my god, you fuckin rap
People react with surprise and judgment when they hear that I am a rapper

To the white folk I'm a thug with a tats
White people perceive me as a thug because of my tattoos

To the black folk I'm too fuckin frat
Black people think I'm too privileged or preppy

Yo fuck this crap get fed up
I'm tired of dealing with these judgments and stereotypes

My dad says keep your head up
My father advises me to stay strong and positive

And don't let yourself let up
Don't give up or lose your drive

I almost had my bread up
I was almost successful and making money

Then got jacked, now I'm back, in a worse place then I was
I got robbed and now I'm in a worse situation than before

Get some pats, on my back, but my name ain't got no buzz
People praise me but I still don't have a strong reputation or following

Hit em w a track, and you swear, that this gone be the one
When I release a new song, people believe it will be a breakthrough

Cuz you ain't never topped it, talk it up and drop it then youre back to square one
Despite the initial hype, I haven't surpassed my previous success, so I feel stuck in a cycle

And this is art to me, and its heartening, that potentially ill live off it
I consider my music as art, and it's exciting to think that I could make a living from it

But disheartening, that a part of me, says compromise to make lil profit
However, it's disheartening that there's a temptation to compromise my artistic integrity for financial gain

Real topic, seems theyll cop it, if you talking about pill poppin
It seems like people are more interested in songs about drug use than real issues

Dealin rock and gettin guap and it helps by the way if youre real shockin
Selling drugs and making money is glamorous and attention-grabbing

I don't spill often, my heart that is, just took a hit and I'm still coughin
I rarely open up emotionally, but recent experiences have left me hurt and struggling

They don't get me, if I said kill kenny, they'd say why the fuck would you wanna kill lofton?
People misunderstand my intentions and would question why I would want to harm someone

Sealed off in, this lil box and, thinkin this could be the one a mil watchin
I feel trapped and restricted, hoping that one of my songs will capture the attention of millions

Like this is it, hah, yeah right, again we gotchya
I often have moments of hope and excitement, only to be let down again

So I wonder if I, am chasing rainbows
I question whether I am pursuing unattainable dreams and aspirations

Close my eyes
I shut out the world and try to escape

Filled with the hope of what tomorrow may bring
I remain optimistic about the possibilities the future holds

Yet it's the same old song that they sing
Despite my hopes, reality often disappoints with recurring patterns

Play for a new crowd
I perform my music for a different audience

Yet its the same show
However, the experience and outcome remain unchanged

Achieving new highs
I reach new levels of success and accomplishment

Yet feel the same low
But deep down, I still feel a sense of emptiness and dissatisfaction

Some things can't change though
I begin to accept that certain aspects of life may always stay the same

Me I be a little bove the ground height
I consider myself slightly elevated from average status

Marijuana otherwise I'd be wound tight
I use marijuana to relax and avoid becoming too stressed

Livin in the age of the sound bite
We exist in a time where short and attention-grabbing content is prioritized

Man that's the shit that I don't like
Personally, I dislike this trend and its effects

Man i hate skip bayless stations bating viewers, chasing ratings
I strongly despise the manipulative tactics employed by TV shows like Skip Bayless', who aim to attract and manipulate viewers for ratings

Have you heard jason batemans gay and dating, make a rumor
Creating false rumors about celebrities like Jason Bateman being gay and dating for attention

Have a strong opinion, take your viewers, con them into
Using strong opinions to deceive and manipulate viewers

Buyin in, a nation where we, take our very, own and mold them
We live in a society where people are easily influenced and molded to fit certain expectations

Make consumers
Target people to become consumers of products or ideas

Plagued with tumors
We are burdened with harmful influences and distractions

As we come to find its
Upon realization, we discover that it

Straight manure
Is just lies and deception

That they're feeding us leading us now to believe
They are continuously feeding us false information and shaping our beliefs

That we're unhappy
Causing us to feel unsatisfied and discontent

Vacant you are
We are left feeling empty and hollow

Not content?
Are you not satisfied?

Wanna feel better?
Do you desire to feel happier?

Then buy this shit
Then purchase these products

You'll feel better
You will experience an improvement in your well-being

Get a lotta shit
Acquire numerous unnecessary possessions

Spend real cheddar
Spend a significant amount of money

Come shop n shit
Participate in consumerism and indulge in shopping

Our deals better
Our products and discounts are superior

A scholarship to college yep, just to get a good job we can tolerate
We are encouraged to pursue higher education as a means to obtain a job that we can bear

The modern day, american dream, see to live it now you gotta be not awake
The current version of the American dream requires us to be ignorant or unaware

Workin jobs we hate, to buy more shit that we don't need, its a viscious race
We find ourselves trapped in a cycle of working jobs we dislike in order to purchase unnecessary items, creating a never-ending and draining pursuit

Cuz the bigger the hole thats inside the more we buy as we try just to fill its place
The emptier we feel inside, the more we seek material possessions to fill the void

I ain't tryin to preach, i'm part of the trend, hopin my art makes exorbitant bread
I'm not trying to be preachy, but I am also participating in the pursuit of fame and wealth through my music

America, huh, the more unhappy we are, the more that we spend
Ironically, in America, the more unsatisfied we become, the more we engage in consumerism

Fame only comes to the best and worse
Fame is attained by both the exceptionally talented and the extremely controversial

Yes its a blessing a curse with aversive effects
Being famous has its advantages and disadvantages, often with negative consequences

Im the first to confess that its easier to be the worst than the best
I admit that it is easier to gain attention for being the worst rather than striving to be the best

And the persons effected, the borderline
These individuals who achieved fame are often on the edge of sanity and normality

Between good and great, the more the try
They struggle to differentiate themselves between being good or truly outstanding, the more they strive

The more they find, they're marginalized
However, the more they discover that they are pushed to the fringes of society

Either part of them dies or they're fortified
They either lose a part of themselves or become stronger and more resilient

Man, 2chainz and the based god, yup both of those dudes
Figures like 2 Chainz and Lil B, who gained fame for their eccentricity and unique personalities

Titty boi was playas circle and lil b was in the pack
2 Chainz was originally known as Tity Boi in the musical duo Playaz Circle, while Lil B was part of the rap group The Pack

And skip bayless was writing books, nah i guess really
Even Skip Bayless, known for his controversial TV personality, ventured into writing books

He was a still a hack But my point is, its easier to get noticed than to master your craft
Despite their unconventional paths, my point is that it's easier to gain attention than to truly excel and refine your artistic abilities

And Matter of fact I know, if youre good enough then youre broke
In fact, I'm aware that if you're merely good at what you do, you may struggle financially

But if youre good enough to be good enough then youre good enough to be to be a joke
However, if you reach a level of competence where you're considered good enough, you may also be seen as a joke or not taken seriously

Shortcut vs long climb
The choice between taking shortcuts for quick success or embarking on a long and challenging journey to achieve greatness

Overnight vs long time
The contrasting routes of achieving success quickly or gradually over a prolonged period

When you're climbin long enough
When you've been striving for success for a significant amount of time

It get kinda rough
The journey becomes challenging and difficult

And you ponder that won't lie
You start to reflect and doubt your choices and chances of success

And then I confide in the end tho, if notoriety the end goal
In the end, I contemplate whether fame is truly the ultimate goal

Then by all means, do your thing, do what you gotta do to its simple
If fame is indeed what you desire, then go ahead and do whatever it takes, it's as simple as that

Grab for the cash, it come and it go, and you gotta live with the after effects
You can strive for financial success, but it's important to acknowledge that money comes and goes, and you need to deal with the consequences it brings

But master your craft, have massive effect, but like von gogh could be after your death
Instead, focus on mastering your art and leaving a lasting impact, even if recognition may come after your death, like Vincent van Gogh