Modus 1
Modus Lyrics

Alright, already the show goes on
Don't let anything stop you, keep pushing and the show will go on

All night, till the morning we dream so long
Keep striving towards your dreams, even if it means working all night

Anybody ever wonder, when they would see the sun up
Have you ever wondered if you will ever find success?

Just remember when you come up
Remember your struggles when you achieve success

Have you ever had the feeling
Have you ever felt like you were being manipulated or taken advantage of?

That you was being had
That someone was deceiving you

They treat you like a slave,
Someone has control over you, and is mistreating you

With chains all on your soul,
You feel trapped and burdened

And put whips up on your back,
You are physically and emotionally abused

They be lying through they teeth
They are deceiving you and not telling the truth

Hope you slip up off your path
They want you to fail and give up on your goals

I don't switch up I just laugh
I don't let their mistreatment affect me, I just keep moving forward and laugh it off

Put my kicks up on they desk
I am confident and not intimidated by them

Unaffected by they threats
I am not afraid of their threats

Than get busy on they ass
I will work hard and overcome their mistreatment

See that's how that Chi-Town made me
My upbringing in Chicago has taught me to be resilient and unbreakable

That's how my daddy raised me
My father instilled in me this same resilience and determination

That glittering may not be gold,
The things that seem good, may not necessarily be the best

Don't let nobody play me
Don't let anyone take advantage of me

If you are my homeboy,
If you are my friend

You never have to pay me
You don't owe me money or anything, our friendship is enough

Go on and put your hands up,
Celebrate your success and your journey

When times are hard you stand up
In tough times, don't give up, keep pushing forward

L-U-P the man, 'cause a brand that the fans trust
My reputation and brand is trustworthy and respected by my fans

So even if they ban us
Even if we are faced with obstacles or opposition

They'll never slow my plans up!
I will still achieve my goals and move forward despite any obstacle

One in the air for the people that ain't here
I acknowledge and pay respect to those who have passed away

Two in the air for the father that's there
I celebrate and honor present fathers

Three in the air for the kids in the ghetto
I acknowledge and support those who are living in poverty

Four for the kids who don't wanna be there
I recognize and empathize with those who are forced to live in poverty

None for the niggas trying to hold them back
I don't give any recognition or support to those who are holding others back

Five in the air for the teacher not scared
I applaud and show respect to teachers who are not afraid to teach in difficult environments

To tell those kids that's living in the ghetto
To motivate and inspire children living in poverty

That the niggas holdin' back that the world is theirs!
To assure them that they can overcome any obstacle and achieve success

Yeah yeah, the world is yours,
You have the power and ability to succeed and achieve your dreams

I was once that little boy
I was once in their position and faced similar struggles

Terrified of the world
I was afraid of the challenges and obstacles I would face

Now I'm on a world tour
I have overcome those fears and obstacles and am now successful

I will give up everything,
I am willing to sacrifice everything to help those in need

Even start a world war
Even if it means starting a war to bring about change, I am willing to do it

For these ghettos girls and boys I'm rapping round' the world for!
I am using my music to advocate for and help children living in poverty around the world

Africa to New York,
I am using my music to help children living in poverty all over the world, from Africa to New York

Haiti then I detour,
I also use my influence to help countries in need, such as Haiti

Oakland out to Auckland
I am helping children living in poverty all over the world

Gaza Strip to Detroit,
I am using my platform to advocate for change all over the world, from Gaza Strip to Detroit

Say hip-hop only destroy
Hip-hop music is often criticized for promoting negative behavior and societal issues

Tell em' look at me, boy!
But look at me, I am using hip-hop music to create change and advocate for social justice

I hope your son don't have a gun and never be a D-boy
I hope your children are not put in danger and want them to be successful and above the negative influences of their environment

So no matter what you been through
Despite any hardships or struggles you've faced

No matter what you into
No matter what you're interested in or what your passions are

No matter what you see
No matter what you observe happening around you

When you look outside your window
When you look at the world around you

Brown grass or green grass
Whether you come from a poor or wealthy background

Picket fence or barbed wire
Whether you live in a safe or dangerous neighborhood

Never ever put them down
Never underestimate or belittle anyone

You just lift your arms higher
Raise your arms in celebration and show that you can rise above any obstacle

Raise 'em 'til your arms tired
Continue to celebrate and persevere until you can't physically do it anymore

Let em' know you're there
Let others know of your success and accomplishments

That you struggling and survivin'
Acknowledge your struggles and challenges, but also show that you have succeeded and persevered

That you gonna persevere yeah,
Have faith and confidence in yourself that you will continue to strive for success

Ain't no body leavin',
No one is going anywhere, everyone is staying and persevering through their struggles

No body goin' home
No one is giving up or leaving, they are determined to succeed

Even if they turn the lights out the show is goin' on!
Even if they try to stop or hinder us, we will continue to succeed and persevere through any obstacle