Effortless
Mars Ill Lyrics

I was born at the break of dawn, raised by the breakbeat Breaking all the rules set in place to try to break me
I was born at the beginning of a new day, raised by the rhythm of breakbeats. I broke all the rules that were made to try and stop me.

Shake up the system on Peachtree and 8th Street Down the block from don't stop, barkin’ at you
I'm shaking up the system on Peachtree and 8th Street, right near Don't Stop. I'm making noise and barking at anyone who tries to stop me.

Talk is cheap, I invested in speech to raise the market value Danger's all around the world, same song So I light a fire with any forty acres that I'm placed on
Talking doesn't mean much, so instead I invested in my ability to speak and improve its value. The world is full of danger, but I'm not letting that stop me. I use any opportunity I'm given to create change and make an impact.

Stay strong in the eyes of adversity Play on through the heat wave and rise as the mercury
Even when faced with adversity, I remain strong. I continue to play and push through the heat, rising up like the mercury in a thermometer.

Applied to the you and I, verse to ear right now Burn style, then return with a slight smile
This message applies to you and me, right now. I deliver it with conviction, then return with a small smile knowing that I've made a difference.

Miles past the open season and the warning shots I know the reason I was born to rock
I've come a long way since the days of caution and warning shots. I know without a doubt that I was born to rock and make music.

God pumping in my veins, love encoded in my name And I'm the only soul who can conquer this terrain
I feel God's presence within me, and my name embodies love. I am the only one who can conquer the challenges ahead.

I walk on this plain to sustain love's reign Not afraid to go against the wind or winds change
I walk on this land to sustain love and keep it reigning. I'm not afraid to go against the wind or adapt to change.

It's a shame our adversaries break skin or mettle I’m ‘a pursue the goal until the steam breaks the kettle apart
It's unfortunate that our opponents resort to physical harm or weakness. But I will continue to pursue my goals until I reach the point of exhaustion.

Leave trails of crumbs until we shed food for thought Then walk as an exodus and pass it to a million
I'm laying small trails of ideas that will eventually lead to a big feast of thought. Then, I will walk alongside others in an exodus, spreading these ideas to millions of people.

Misery turns to sadness, madness becomes clear Doubt is no longer an issue amongst our peers
Misery eventually turns into normal sadness, and madness becomes clearer. Doubt is no longer a problem among our peers because we all work towards the same goal.

Hip-hoppers no longer affected by what they wear Nine-to-five slaves are free from what they bear
Hip-hop artists are no longer judged by their clothing, and those bound to a typical nine-to-five job are free from their burdens.

Grace is no longer susceptible cuz no one cares Water is now free of me percent is seventy
Grace is no longer vulnerable because no one cares enough to criticize. Water is now mostly purified, with only a small percentage of impurities remaining.

Focus on the purpose to modify what's not guaranteed And move fast than the slower that's decorated by treachery
I focus on modifying what is not guaranteed, and I move quickly to overcome slower, deceptive tactics.

Mountain to a mole hill, river to a stream Make the complex simple, turn an army into a team
I can make a mountain look small and a river look manageable. I simplify complex situations and help an entire army work together as a team.

By any means seems like it's your only option And a riot now resembles nothing better than a mosh pit
You may need to use any means necessary to succeed, and a riot now looks more like a chaotic crowd at a concert.

Terrorism, revolution, slavery, and restitution Gotta give it all to break it up and get it moving
To break up the issues of terrorism, revolution, slavery, and restitution, we must give our all and make a change.

Dark is transparent so we slice it with a flashlight X’n out your circle, blow the spot like a bagpipe
Darkness is made clear with a flashlight, and I eliminate negative influences from my life. I create a powerful impact, just like a bagpipe player.

Living the fast life, project slow motion Just so you can get in which direction that I'm going
My life moves quickly, but I still have a clear sense of direction. It's important to slow down and understand where I'm going so that others can follow.

It's the common denominator, love child moderator Got a lot to say to all of y'all but I'ma stop till later
Love is the common denominator in everything I do, and I aim to spread that love. I have a lot to say, but I'll save it for another time.

Navigate the treacherous, make it seem effortless Run like the wind, then fly like a Pegasus And where you at? I'm right here living it Telling everybody don't stop until it finishes And where you at? I'm right here giving it All that I got because life is never limited Looks like a short walk, actually an exodus Navigate the treacherous and make it seem effortless
Survive the dangers, but make it look easy. Move quickly like the wind, then soar like a Pegasus. I'm living in the present, urging everyone to never give up until the end. Life may seem short, but we're actually on a long and difficult journey. Let's navigate the treacherous terrain with ease and confidence.