Eye Of The Tiger
Slugg-O Lyrics

When I spit it
As I begin rapping

The genesis is biblical, uh
The starting point of my rapping is of biblical proportions

Eyes forward to the pinnacle
I'm focused on reaching the peak of success

Been treating each and every bar like it's critical
I approach every line of my raps with the utmost care and attention

Overhauled the lifestyle
I've changed my way of living

Only movin' minimal
I'm only making essential movements

(Yeah)
An interjection, indicating agreement or affirmation

Movin' forward with a purpose
I'm advancing with specific intentions

Pep in every step even though I'm feelin' nervous
I'm moving with enthusiasm despite feeling anxious

Do I have the gall?
Do I have the courage?

Is it weighing too heavy?
Is it too burdensome?

Will I put myself in debt if I try to pay the levy?
Will I cause financial harm if I try to address a problem?

That's on my ambition
That's a product of my aspiration

Drivin' through like a piston
I'm moving forward relentlessly

Looking at my lower self, hopin' that he listens
I'm reflecting on my flaws and hoping to improve

Mouth closed shut (Shut)
I'm keeping quiet

Been ducking all his bluffs (Bluffs)
I'm avoiding his attempts to deceive me

I guess the baby boy's on his way to growin' up
I'm maturing and developing as a person

(You get it though)
An aside, indicating that the listener should understand the meaning of the previous line

I'm being guided by the light
I'm being led by a positive force

I pray it won't evade me in the dimmest night
I hope this positive force will always be with me

Understand that I'm tyin' up the gloves with the blessings from above though
I recognize that I'm receiving divine assistance

Bob n' weavin', the demons are cutthroat
I'm dodging negative influences that are trying to harm me

Movin' through it all, this is my beginnin'
I'm moving forward through obstacles, and this is just the start of my journey

It's okay if you think I'm not really winnin'
It doesn't matter if others don't think I'm succeeding

Hella sick, spit it to the tick at a mile a minute
My rapping is very impressive, and I'm delivering it quickly

Finesse flow if I hit it with a simple finish
My rapping is smooth and stylish, even if I end with a simple line

Sometimes I can tend to get reckless
On occasion, I can act carelessly

Regrettably neglect some parts of the checklist
Unfortunately, I sometimes forget important tasks

Man, perhaps I should say on a necklace:
I should put a reminder on a necklace

"You leave it in the ether it becomes a dead wish"
If you don't take action, plans and desires will come to nothing

That's what I 've understood as I've moved along
That's the lesson I've learned as I've progressed

Picked apart the elements to put in the song
I've analyzed individual components and incorporated them into my raps

I put the soul in bass (Bass)
I infuse the music with emotion

Hittin' like a gong (Gong)
It's impactful and resonant

And then I got think
An abrupt transition to a new thought

Well...
A pause or hesitation, indicating uncertainty or contemplation

When It comes to the pressure I put on me
Regarding the stress I place on myself

Wanna move like I'm groovin' with disco feet
I want to be confident and flashy

Meditated tryna find the great in me
I've reflected on my inner greatness

As I'm levitating to the higher level I see
As I'm improving myself and moving to a higher plane

I like it
A positive sentiment

Oh you on a roll?
Are you on a winning streak?

You know it
You're aware of it

Come on let go
An encouragement to continue succeeding

And show it
Demonstrate your success

Your ego
Your sense of self

Implode it
Get rid of your ego

Say it like, ey
An expressive interjection

Please listen clearly for the word to connect when I spit it sincerely
Listen closely to my raps, as each line is connected and genuine

Any competition? Nah, not really
I'm not really competing with anyone

I see him in the mirror and he pens it dearly and he says
I see myself in the mirror and write about myself passionately

(What he say?)
An invitation to the listener to ask what the 'mirror image' said

It'll come full circle, ascend up a level climb another hurdle
My actions and words will return to me, and I'll move up another level despite obstacles

That's what happens with this visionary word flow
This creative way of expressing myself yields positive results

Potent punch it could knock you on a third blow
My words are powerful enough to affect someone after the third repetition

Inspiration hardened by a mason
My inspiration has been fortified by a skilled worker (implication of the quality of the worker)

The creation killin' hesitation
My creative process eradicates any doubts or hesitations

It's the station keep it in rotation
My raps are of high quality and should be played often

A vibration stronger than a nati-
An incomplete line, likely indicating a comparison to some strong force or energy

Love to strike with the silence of a hiss
I enjoy delivering subtle but impactful lines

If I didn't address this it'd probably be remiss
If I didn't mention this, it would be neglectful

Timelines make some wanna diss
Others may be envious or critical of my success

If they tried in real life they'd get Will Smith'd
If they attempted to emulate me, they would fail (a reference to Will Smith's inability to rap in the TV show 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Air')

They know it (They know)
They're aware of their own limitations

So they show it (They show)
So they demonstrate their jealousy or criticism

In the realm where all of that goes (Where it goes)
In the space where negativity is allowed to exist

All the trying (All the tryin')
All of the effort put forth

And the lying (And the lyin')
And the deceit

They ain't about it some of us know (We know)
They're not dedicated or genuine, and some of us are aware of that

I need the gospel with a glow around the dome like an apostle
I need an inspiring message that shines like a halo, like a religious leader

To separate the hostile thoughts from the loving ones
To distinguish negative thoughts from positive ones

Boomerang it back and I'll get you with another one, yeah
If you give me positivity, I'll reciprocate with my own positive raps