Like a Marathon
Skyzoo Lyrics

He said all I know is mad start
He said that all he knows is to begin with intensity and fervor.

And when the gun go off, he turns black heart
When the race begins, he becomes ruthless and unforgiving.

Cause when the runnin is on, we all track stars
When the race is happening, we are all at our best and most skilled.

You either runnin along or you a past mark
You must either keep up with the race or you will become outdated.

So either run with it forward or play the past part
You must either move forward with the race or let the past hold you back.

There's no rides for the weary or weak
The race does not offer help or support for those who are tired or weak.

It's so quiet you can hear when you sleep
The silence of the race can be deafening, even in your sleep.

But so live you can clear in a week
The race is so intense and demanding that it can give you clarity in just a week.

With no ties, no ears to the street
There are no connections or distractions in the race.

No thrones, no homes, nothin on
There are no luxuries or comforts in the race.

Nothin promised outside so what you hearin is cheap
There are no guarantees or promises outside of the race, so what you hear is unreliable.

They say we all in this together
People claim that we are all in the race together.

But somethin gotta give or somebody gotta give 'til all of this get better
Something must change or someone must sacrifice for the race to improve.

If all of this is forever and the goal is to change
If the race is permanent and the objective is to make progress.

Then you can't upset if we should go with our aim
You cannot be angry if we follow our goals in the race.

And you can't see regrets if you controllin your lane
If you are managing your path in the race, you will have no regrets.

Put your hand on your heart and you solemnly swear to get it
Promise yourself to succeed in the race by placing your hand on your heart.

Driver seat, right side or rear, you with it
Whether you are driving, supporting, or watching from behind, be committed to the race.

Cause shit is wicked on these mean streets
The race is challenging and difficult in these rough conditions.

But where the green be is where we tryin to stand
We are trying to succeed and make a name for ourselves in the race.

Dirty 'round here, so we need cleats, lace up now
The race is dirty and harsh, so we need proper equipment to succeed.

I see you runnin, somethin like a marathon
I see you working hard and persevering, similar to a marathon runner.

Huh, cause they can only catch you if you let 'em (if you let 'em)
The only way to lose is if you allow yourself to be caught.

So get your marathon on when you steppin (when you steppin)
Give your all and work hard when you are participating in the race.

Every step taken is a step gained
Every stride you make in the race is a small victory.

Or a step lost, dependin on how your step change
Your progress is dependent on how you adapt to the race and change your strategy.

When you step on, there's no returns or step aways
Once you enter the race, there is no turning back or stepping out.

Either step cross or fall out of the step game
You must either cross the finish line or withdraw from the race.

Shit is transparent tryin to find where the step's made
It is difficult to determine where each step leads in the race.

If I can't bare it, I'm a die where the step's raised
If you cannot handle the pressure of the race, you will fail where others have succeeded.

And I can't hear when they cry, I'm at a step's pace
You cannot slow down or be slowed by others' struggles in the race.

Cause for the love of everything that we saw
We are participating in the race because we love the experience and the challenge.

Everything that we want is everything that keep us sprintin along
Our desire for success is the driving force behind our motivation in the race.

And the soles on your kicks turn as thin as the walls
The bottom of your shoes wear down from the constant pressure and wear of the race.

So it's one knee down, both hands on the ground
When you are tired or injured in the race, you must kneel down to recover.

When the six shot blows, all hands in the crowd
When the race is over, everyone in the audience applauds and celebrates.

Turn parallel to you but the hands in the crowd
The crowd's applause is directed towards you, parallel to your position.

Were really just a mirage, ain't a stander around
The spectators are merely an illusion and do not actually exist in the race.

Some look for God, some can't find a cloud
People search for guidance and inspiration in different ways during the race.

So they take it to the store where handlin is allowed
Some people turn to substance abuse or other unhealthy habits to cope with the demands of the race.

The money starts grownin as quick as the time change
Financial rewards increase rapidly in the race as time passes.

Start countin your steps, the line is five away
Pay attention to your progress in the race, the finish line is only five steps away.

Four left so you ease up with it like 'I'm straight'
There are only four steps left, so you relax and pace yourself to the finish line.

You approach the third and they throw you a curve
As you approach the final stretch of the race, unexpected challenges can arise.

And everything that you predicted is gone with the words (*echo*)
Your race strategy and expectations can be ruined by unanticipated events or obstacles.

Get your marathon on when you steppin (when you steppin)
Give your all and work hard when you are participating in the race.

Man #1: Fuckin Huxtables and shit mayne
One man is talking about how successful and wealthy families like the Huxtables seem untouchable.

Man #1: There they go right there
The man sees a group of successful people nearby.

Man #2: They still in school
One man notes that the successful people are still students, implying that anyone can achieve success if they work hard enough.

Man #1: Yeah, just so they can spring out that shit power everyday
The man suggests that the successful students are motivated by their potential to succeed and achieve wealth and power.

Man #1: Make a good run at that boy
The man suggests attacking one of the successful students to steal their wealth and position.

Man #1: He'll be on the corner with no problem mayne
The man predicts that the successful student will struggle and fail once they leave the protection and security of their school environment.

Man #2: Yeah, we gonna see
The other man is skeptical about the first man's plan and is unsure if it will be successful.

You approach the third and they throw you a curve
As you approach the final stretch of the race, unexpected challenges can arise.

And everything that you predicted is gone with the words
Your race strategy and expectations can be ruined by unanticipated events or obstacles.

Everything that you predicted is gone with the words, huh
Your plans and expectations can easily be disrupted by unforeseen circumstances in the race.