paperchase
Mountain Brothers Lyrics

It's all about the m-o-n-ey
Money is the main focus of everything.

Why must everything revolve around the penny?
Why does money have to be the center of attention?

I walk upon the streets without a penny
I don't have any money and I walk around the streets.

Tryin' to keep a steady pace - "I'm on a paperchase!"
Trying to keep going at a consistent pace while chasing after money.

Nowadays, I see many count the ways
These days, I see many people figuring out ways to make money.

To how it pays to shout a phrase on a chorus and bore us
People are making money by repeating the same boring phrases on a chorus of a song.

Without amazin' rhymes, in these disgrace in times
People are making money without having amazing rhymes in these shameful times.

Lemme state my case about the paperchase
Let me explain my thoughts on chasing after money.

I know it's hard tryin' to escape the pace
I understand that it's difficult to get away from chasing after money.

But what about some perk-related family checks for friends
How about sharing the perks and benefits with friends and family?

The fall of hip hop it's gonna be
Hip hop is going to fall and decline.

F***ing ceo's don't see my flow as a business opportunity
The CEOs don't see my talent as a chance to make money.

How soon we forget what it means to be original
We forget the importance of being original.

Seems to me they feen to see residuals
It seems like they only care about getting residuals or profits.

I reckon smash flows gettin' payed for half-assed shows
I think people are getting paid for bad performances.

Most are too concerned about collecting cash flows
People are too focused on making money instead of the actual art.

You get burned on down but they see dash hoes on your set
They don't care if you fail as long as there are attractive women on your set to attract attention.

Well, all I need is food on the table
All I need is enough money to provide food for myself.

Those that got my back despite the fact, dude, from the label
People who support me regardless of the label or company I am associated with.

Means I'm financially able, we still maintain hip hop and keep it stable
Having these supporters means I am financially stable and can continue to create and maintain hip hop music.

You gotsa know your friends and enemies and those who just pretend to be
You have to be aware of who your true friends and enemies are.

The ones who go "remember me?", what good old days, memories
People who pretend to be your friend and bring up old memories.

We never had together, friends and fair weather, yea whatever
We were never friends in the first place, only when it benefits you.

You used to have no time for us, and now you wanna rhyme with us
You didn't have time for us before, but now you want to collaborate with us.

Come on and spend a dime with us, and check some sisters
Come hang out with us and check out some women.

Nothin' but lovin' on your mind, and come and find it was just tricks
You only had selfish intentions and it was all a trick.

They rob and leech tryin' livin' life somethin' rich and famous, you're making me sick
People are trying to live like they are rich and famous by stealing and taking advantage of others and it's sickening.

Because you're shameless, plus you see me like pomegranates
You have no shame and see me as something to take advantage of.

You seen it and said i'm a habit. Nowhere to be found when we was underground
You only came around when you saw that I could benefit you, you weren't around during the hard times.

Strugglin', but now you come around all of a sudden, checkin' wallets for dollars, you bug me
You only come around now that there's money involved and it's annoying me.

I give promise to those who knew us when we was nothing 'cuz that's the truth
I promise to those who supported us before we had any success because they are true supporters.

Form of support that was pure, we had yours from the doorground floor
These supporters were always there for us, from the beginning when we were unknown.

And evaded the rhymes and finally made it, you wasn't fishy, never gonna be unappreciated
We were able to overcome challenges and succeed in our craft, and we appreciate those who supported us through it all.

It's true that gold rules the whole globe, diamond no close
Gold has a major influence and power over the world.

Well, there were art of inlays with gold fixtures
There were beautiful art pieces made with gold enhancements.

'til I remain a bitch to the dollar. Admit it
Until I realized that I am addicted to making money.

Insulate it with the Philly caps the facts that's good cash
Philadelphia caps can make good money.

But the fact remains material gains can't steer the clever pains
Money cannot replace the emotional and intellectual struggles.

This lifestyle musta formed a nice while
Making money may have been good for a while.

But i'll state the grass was kinda greener in a leaner pasture
But I think times were better when we had less money.

It's a fine line tryin' to get some money plus represent for me
It's a difficult balance trying to make money and stay true to myself.

What to choose what imitation is against the paycheck
It's difficult to choose between authenticity and copying to make money.

Rockin' dashin' fashions and stashin' cash hits, but what is this
Wearing fancy clothes and saving money, but is that all that matters?

Am I a business man or just a heavy spendage?
Am I focused on making money or just spending it?

I got ten times the ends but only half the real friends
I may have a lot of money, but I only have a few true friends.

Lying in plus settin' bettin' one thousand would break houses
Being dishonest and placing bets that could ruin someone's life.

But what counts is I tol' all my soul i'm just a slave to chasin' of the paper
What's important is that I am honest about being addicted to making money.