Journey
R.O.C Lyrics


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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!
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!

Overall Meaning

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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This is a great rework.

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