Journey
R.O.C Lyrics
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Make love not war, alright
Don't wait till the last minute
Do it while you're living
Cause freedom is a privilege
It's our time to get it right
Make love not war, alright
Don't wait till the last minute
Freedom is a privilege
Freedom is a privilege, yeah!
I wasn't afraid to try
I wasn't afraid to die
Gave it all I got
And I'm still trying
Keep it one hundred
I want to soar not plummet
Gave my heart and soul
For the art of gold
But the world is cold
And I'm cold with it
Ten thousand paid my dues
And God is still with me
And my friends support me
Through the ups and downs
So I'm always good
Later for the frowns
Used to be class clown
Now I'm team leader
Made a career out of passion
So no more dreaming
Had to wake up
And smell the coffee
Free from fear, at last
So I take no losses
Boss of all bosses
So ask me a question
Call me Mister wise guy
Hashtag learn a lesson
Kill a rude boy
Bad boy book a session
And watch me kill it, top billing!
It's our time to get it right
Make love not war, alright
Don't wait till the last minute
Do it while you're living
Cause freedom is a privilege
It's our time to get it right
Make love not war, alright
Don't wait till the last minute
Do it while you're living, cause
Freedom is a privilege
Freedom is a privilege, yeah!
Art Bless America
We ain't scared of you
Create our way out of nothing
You should be praising us
We gave the world a thrust
When it was at a standstill
Gave us sticks and stones
And look at what the man built
Cities for families
Cars for transportation
Airplanes for flying, and oh yeah
Let's not forget the internet
And how technology made a leap
Ain't no turning back
I'm not talking about the wack
A and B conversations
Spectrum City Bomb Squad
Pump a fist for our nation
The only free nation
Build on creation
That involves a generation
In perfect formation
focused on education
For the transformation
For the young minds of tomorrow can be equal
In other words
Let's do it for the people
The people, the people
It's our time to get it right
Make love not war, alright
Don't wait till the last minute
Do it while you're living
Cause freedom is a privilege
It's our time to get it right
Make love not war, alright
Don't wait till the last minute
Do it while you're living, cause
Freedom is a privilege
Freedom is a privilege, yeah!
The lyrics to R.O.C's song "Journey" speak to the importance of seizing the moment and embracing freedom. The first verse emphasizes the need to make love instead of war, urging listeners not to wait until it's too late but to take action while they are alive. The repetition of the phrase "freedom is a privilege" reinforces the idea that freedom should not be taken for granted. The second verse highlights the artist's fearlessness in pursuing his dreams and his commitment to giving his all. He acknowledges that the world can be cold, but he remains resilient with the support of his friends and the belief that God is with him. The lyrics depict the artist's journey from being a class clown to a team leader, emphasizing the transformation and growth that comes with pursuing one's passions. The song celebrates the power of art to create and innovate, giving examples of how human ingenuity has shaped the world, from building cities and cars to the invention of the internet. The bridge reinforces the idea of unity, urging people to come together for the betterment of society and future generations.
Line by Line Meaning
It's our time to get it right
Now is the moment for us to make things better and improve
Make love not war, alright
Instead of fighting and causing harm, let's focus on love and harmony
Don't wait till the last minute
Don't procrastinate or delay taking action
Do it while you're living
Take action and make a difference while you're still alive
Cause freedom is a privilege
Having freedom is not something to be taken for granted
I wasn't afraid to try
I didn't let fear hold me back from taking risks
I wasn't afraid to die
I was willing to sacrifice everything, even my life, for my goals
Gave it all I got
I gave my best effort and put everything into it
And I'm still trying
I haven't given up and continue to strive for success
Keep it one hundred
Always remain true to yourself and honest
I want to soar not plummet
I aspire to reach great heights and not fall into failure
Gave my heart and soul
I dedicated myself fully and passionately
For the art of gold
In pursuit of artistic success and recognition
But the world is cold
The world can be harsh and unsupportive
And I'm cold with it
I have adapted to the challenges and become tough
Ten thousand paid my dues
I have gone through countless struggles and hardships
And God is still with me
I believe in a higher power and feel supported
And my friends support me
My friends stand by me and offer their support
Through the ups and downs
In both good and bad times
So I'm always good
I remain positive and optimistic
Later for the frowns
I ignore negativity and focus on positivity
Used to be class clown
I used to be a jokester or troublemaker
Now I'm team leader
Now I take on a leadership role
Made a career out of passion
I turned my passion into my profession
So no more dreaming
I have achieved my dreams and no longer need to fantasize
Had to wake up
I had to become aware of reality and face it
And smell the coffee
To be aware of the truth and face it head-on
Free from fear, at last
Finally, I am no longer controlled by fear
So I take no losses
I don't allow myself to be defeated or experience setbacks
Boss of all bosses
I am in complete control and power
So ask me a question
Feel free to ask me anything
Call me Mister wise guy
Refer to me as someone knowledgeable and clever
Hashtag learn a lesson
Take this as an opportunity to learn something valuable
Kill a rude boy
Overcome and defeat negativity and disrespect
Bad boy book a session
An invitation to those who want to learn from a rebellious individual
And watch me kill it, top billing!
Observe as I dominate and succeed with the highest level of recognition
Art Bless America
Art brings blessings to America
We ain't scared of you
We are not afraid of those who oppose us
Create our way out of nothing
We have the power to create something meaningful from nothing
You should be praising us
You should acknowledge and appreciate our contributions
We gave the world a thrust
We propelled the world forward with our innovations and ideas
When it was at a standstill
When progress seemed to be stagnant
Gave us sticks and stones
Even with limited resources, we achieved great things
And look at what the man built
It's amazing to see the accomplishments of humanity
Cities for families
We built cities for people to live and thrive
Cars for transportation
We invented cars for convenient travel
Airplanes for flying, and oh yeah
We also invented airplanes for long-distance travel
Let's not forget the internet
We must acknowledge the significance of the internet
And how technology made a leap
Technological advancements have taken a major step forward
Ain't no turning back
There is no going back to the way things were
I'm not talking about the wack
I'm not referring to something mediocre or low-quality
A and B conversations
Mind your own business and focus on important matters
Spectrum City Bomb Squad
Referring to a group of talented individuals or performers
Pump a fist for our nation
Show support and pride for our country
The only free nation
A nation where individuals have freedom
Build on creation
We should continue to create and innovate
That involves a generation
It includes the efforts and contributions of a whole generation
In perfect formation
Working together harmoniously
focused on education
Putting emphasis on learning and knowledge
For the transformation
To bring about positive change
For the young minds of tomorrow can be equal
So that future generations have equal opportunities
In other words
To put it differently
Let's do it for the people
Let's work for the benefit of the general population
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Written by: William Jackson
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@dewexdewex
This is a great rework.