Can't Hold Us
Ryan Lewis ft. Macklemore Lyrics

Ayy, ayy, ayy
Expressing excitement and getting ready to start something

Good to see you, c'mon, dude, let's go
Greeting and inviting someone to join in

Yeah, let's go
Agreeing to move forward with the plan

Alright, alright, okay, ah, alright, okay
Self-motivating and preparing to take on a challenge

Alright, okay
Feeling ready for what's to come

Return of the Mack, get 'em, what it is, what it does, what it is, what it isn't
Announcing oneself and proclaiming strength, explaining their purpose

Looking for a better way to get up out of bed
Desiring to find purpose and motivation to start the day

Instead of getting on the internet and checking a new hit
Choosing not to waste time and instead actively pursue a goal

We get up, fresh out, pimp strut walking
Confidently striding forward with a bold attitude

Little bit of humble, little bit of cautious
Expressing modesty while being careful not to underestimate obstacles

Somewhere between like, Rocky and Cosby, sweater game
Mixing athletic and comedic influences to create a trendy style

Nope, nope, y'all can't copy that
Uniquely original and not able to be imitated

Bad, moonwalking, this here, is our party
Celebrating and making the most of the moment

My posse's been on Broadway, and we did it our way
Achieving success through hard work and individuality

Grown music, I shed my skin and put my bones into everything, I record to it
Creating music from personal experiences and emotions

And yet I'm on, let that stage light go and shine on down
Experiencing success and embracing the moment

Got that Bob Barker suit game and Plinko in my style
Dressing sharp and being confident like the popular TV show host

Money, stay on my craft and stick around for those pounds
Working hard and staying focused for long-term rewards

But I do that to pass the torch and put on for my town
Creating something to inspire and benefit others in the community

Trust me, on my I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T shit, hustling
Proudly working and succeeding independently without relying on others

Chasing dreams since I was fourteen
Pursuing goals since a young age

With the four-track, bussin'
Making music with limited resources

Halfway 'cross that city with the backpack, fat cat, crush shit
Overcoming obstacles and succeeding

Labels out here, now they can't tell me nothin'
Ignoring criticism and proving others wrong

We give that to the people, spread it across the country
Sharing positivity and success with everyone

Can we go back? This is the moment
Wishing to relive a great moment and enjoy it again

Tonight is the night, we'll fight 'til it's over
Determined to push through challenges and triumph

So we put our hands up like the ceiling can't hold us
Celebrating and showing excitement through physical movement

Now, can I kick it? Thank you
Asking for permission to begin or continue something

Yeah, I'm so damn grateful
Expressing appreciation for success

I grew up really wanting gold fronts
Remembering past desires and influences

But that's what you get when Wu-Tang raised you
Explaining an aspect of personal identity and culture

Y'all can't stop me, go hard like I've got an 808 in my heartbeat
Feeling unstoppable and putting in hard work with energy and passion

And I'm eating at the beat like you gave a little speed
Aggressively attacking music with a strong presence

To a great white shark on Shark Week, raw
Making a comparison to a powerful predator with a raw style

Time to go up, I'm gone
Moving onward and upward to achieve success

Deuces, goodbye, I've got a world to see
Leaving behind negativity and moving forward with positivity

And my girl, she wanna see Rome
Sharing personal goals with a loved one

Caesar make you a believer, nah
Making a reference and showing defiance

I never ever did it for a throne
Explaining that personal motivation is not for power or fame

That validation comes from giving it back to the people, now
Finding satisfaction in creating something that has a positive impact on others

Sing this song and it goes like
Inviting others to participate in a shared experience

Raise those hands, this is our party
Encouraging others to join in and celebrate together

We came here to live life like nobody was watching
Enjoying life without worrying about the judgment of others

I got my city right behind me
Feeling supported by and connected to one's hometown

If I fall, they got me
Having trust and confidence in one's community

Learn from that failure, gain humility
Acknowledging that failure is a learning experience and remaining humble

And then we keep marching, I said
Persisting and moving forward no matter the obstacles

(But so we put our hands up)
Repeating and emphasizing the celebratory movement

(Whoa-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh)
Adding a catchy and fun element to the song

(Let's go) na, na, nana, na, na, nana
Energizing and motivating others to join in

(Aha) hey
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement

(And all my people sing)
Encouraging everyone to participate and make the song a shared experience

Na, na, nana, na, na, nana (ha, that's right, feels good)
Repeating the energizing vocals and expressing satisfaction

Hey (and all my people sing)
Encouraging everyone to participate and keep the celebration going

Na, na, nana, na, na, nana (you do it, Ray)
Encouraging a specific person to participate

Oh (and all my people sing)
Continuing to encourage and share the song with others

Can we go back? This is the moment
Repeating the desire to relive the enjoyable moment

Tonight is the night, we'll fight 'til it's over
Continuing to show determination and the willingness to overcome challenges

So we put our hands up like the ceiling can't hold us
Returning to the celebratory movement and energy

Like the ceiling can't hold us
Asserting that nothing can stop the good vibes and excitement