Rising Up
The Roots Lyrics

Yesterday I saw a B-girl crying
The witness saw a B-girl crying

I walked up and asked what's wrong
The witness approached the B-girl and inquired about her distress

She told me that the radio's been playing the same song all day long
The B-girl expressed her frustration with the lack of variety in music on the radio

So get your glass lift it up in the toast position
Raise your glass in a celebratory gesture

We getting paper like John Travolta get it
We are making a lot of money, like John Travolta

Cause we focused with it we supposed to get it
We are determined and focused on achieving our goals

You know me and my whole squad we so committed
The singer and their entire team are fully dedicated to their success

We not the kids coolin' out on the sofa wit it
We are not idle or complacent, we are actively working towards success

We about to dominate the globe like Oprah did it
We are going to achieve worldwide success, like Oprah Winfrey

Well I'm a downtown shoota who that?
The artist is a skilled and successful individual

The crown ruler is back
The singer is confident in their position of power and leadership

He congruent to the shape of a mack
The artist is confident and consistent in their capabilities

Look how I do it yo I'm takin' you back
The singer is demonstrating their skills and abilities to impress and educate

This how you rise down to the foundation how sacred is that?
The singer is explaining the importance of building from the ground up

I'm from the number one place on the map
The singer is from a highly successful and influential location

The generational gap with yet another sensational track
Despite the difference in age and experience, the artist is producing high-quality music

And we don't stress for nothing I just press the button
The artist is calm and confident in their ability to create music

It's as simple as just makin' it hap
The process of creating music can be straightforward and easy for the singer

To all the frauds stop fakin' relax
The singer is calling out those who pretend to be successful, and encourages them to calm down

And to the broads if you cakin'
The artist acknowledges and celebrates the success of women

Then clap then shake it without breakin' your back
The artist encourages women to be proud of their success, but warns against pushing themselves too hard

I know the world been waitin' for that you been aching fa that
The world has been waiting for new, high-quality music

Cause what they playin' on the station is wack
The singer does not approve of the current state of music on the radio

And I'm a legend in the flesh that dress to impress
The artist is successful and respected, and presents themselves accordingly

The best is that which I accept and nothing less
The singer only accepts the best quality in their work and the work of others

My stacks is grotesque my squad is so fresh
The singer has accumulated a lot of wealth, and their team is always up-to-date and fashionable

Hip-Hop ain't dead cause the pulse is in us
Despite rumors that Hip-Hop is dead, it is very much alive and thriving with the singer and their peers

I got the everclear flow they mimosa wit it
The artist has a smooth and clear style of rapping

We are the hope of the culture they posed to listen
The artist and their peers represent a hopeful and positive future for the Hip-Hop culture

And I'm posed to pivot like I'm a forward in the league, I'm Oden wit it
The singer is poised for success and ready to adapt like a skilled basketball player

Yet don't owe them niggas nothin' but potent lyrics
The singer owes nothing to anyone but high-quality music

But if you ain't gotta dance they revoke your spinnin'
The artist acknowledges that success in the music industry often requires more than just good music - it also requires a particular image or persona

So good rappers ain't eatin' they Olsen twinin'
Despite their talent, some good rappers are not getting the recognition or attention they deserve

They Mark McGuire with the writtin' I'm Rodriguez
Some rappers sacrifice quality for quantity, while the artist values quality above all else

On the road to riches this is the fork I'm hittin'
The singer is making strategic decisions to achieve success in their music career

This is the trial and error era no co defendant
The music industry is highly competitive and requires a lot of experimentation and risk-taking

I push the seed every time like I'm Cody wit it
The singer always gives their best effort and works hard to produce high-quality music

I said they one hit wonders pneumonia to us
Those who produce low-quality or inferior music are not respected in the eyes of the singer and their peers

Where my grimey figures at? look lively addressing the captain
The singer is addressing those who are bold and unapologetic in their music

Show me where your first impression is at
The artist wants to see the first impression others make with their music

And where your dedication to the true profession is at
The artist values hard work and dedication to the craft of making music

How you laugh answer me what kind of question is that
The singer is challenging others to take the music industry seriously

I'll show you where my rare essence is at the adolescence of rap
The singer is confident in their unique and high-quality style of music

The real muscle in the message of that
The artist's music carries a meaningful and impactful message

My name trouble I'm a blessin' to rap
The artist's name is well-known and respected in the world of music

And you can check my stats cause worldwide they attesting to that
The artist is confident in their success and worldwide recognition

So nigga listen you can probably learn a lesson perhaps
The singer encourages listeners to pay attention and perhaps learn something valuable from their music

Am I the unsung hero oh yes if you askin' anybody that's aware of the classics
The artist is confident in their position as an influential and respected figure in the world of music

They'll tell you I'm a legend in the flesh that dress to impress
Others confirm that the singer is a highly successful and respected figure who presents themselves accordingly

The best is that which I accept and nothing less
The singer only accepts the highest quality music for themselves and from their peers

My stacks is grotesque my squad? so fresh
The singer has accumulated a lot of wealth and their team is always current and fashionable

So lets go
The artist is ready to begin their journey towards success in music