Down the Road
Ugly Duckling Lyrics

I got my lab coat on, lookin for an elixir
I am dressed and ready to start creating something new, combining different components to make the perfect product.

Gathering ingredients, put 'em in the mixture
Collecting different elements and combining them to create something fresh and unique.

The fixture in makin all the music we do
The fundamental element of our music is creating something innovative and unique.

Is lookin at the same thing from three points of view
We view everything from three different perspectives, creating a more complex and nuanced interpretation of the world.

Like the Leaning Tower of Piza or the pyramid in Giza
Similar to famous structures that have lasted for centuries, we strive to make timeless music that will endure.

We stand grand and without comparison, seize the day
We are unique and unparalleled, seizing opportunities as they come to create our legacy.

The same way that Humphrey Bogart did the "Maltese Falcon," except it's our album that's the art piece
Similar to how a film with a great actor becomes a masterpiece, our album is our art piece.

I scatter matter with the lyrics that come
I disperse substance with my lyrics that come naturally to me.

Off the tip of my tongue
Straight from my thoughts and imagination, my words flow naturally.

And by matter I mean visions
What I intend by 'matter' is a reflection of what I see in the world.

Words I woo like a Montague would do a Capulet
Making words captivating and fascinating, much like how Romeo from the Montague family would do to Juliet of Capulet family.

And you can bet that my rap Erector Set is arisen
My rap skills are like an Erector Set, skillfully arranged and interconnected piece-by-piece.

Headin down the road is everyone's main task
For everyone, the central goal is moving ahead and making progress.

Pick a direction at the intersection, step on the gas
Choose the direction you want to go, pull the trigger and go full speed ahead.

In the land of the blind the man with one eye is king
In a world where people lack knowledge, even a little understanding looks great.

You gotta have the bait to get the bite
To succeed, one needs to have a suitable incentive or sweetener.

Keep your ear to the ground to hear the train leavin town
Be alert and pay attention to what's happening if you don't want to miss the action.

Before you get me wrong, get me right
If there is some misunderstanding or confusion going on, clarify it before assuming wrong intentions.

Set sail through the gale, I gotta keep it moving
Life is tough, but I need to keep moving forward despite the hurdles.

Till it smoothens and rides just like a fahrvergnugen
Endure until life is more relaxed, easier and happier.

Others try to beat you by bending the law
Some people actually try to cheat and use illegitimate means to win against you.

Talkin smoother than a man with (Gauze in his jaws)
They are trying to convince you through their empty talk and fancy language, using every word at their disposal to get an advantage.

But I can leave your racetracks full of thumbtacks
I can make your life difficult and uncomfortable with small, irritating actions that will inflict great pain.

So on the final lap you have to hit the pit to fix the flat
After taking on a tough challenge, you need to regroup and repair any damage before continuing.

And who can you really trust
In a world full of questionable motives and false hopes, who should one trust?

Are you going my way on the information superhighway
Are you with me on this crazy journey and scary road that we call the internet?

I'm Jonny Quest at his best, obsessed
I am effortlessly and passionately working hard to be the best that I can be, like Jonny Quest.

With the idea of knowing everything and nothing less
I aspire to understand everything in the world, achieving nothing less than total knowledge.

Which means Dizzy Dustin's gonna head due north
Which means that Dizzy Dustin is going to keep on progressing forward with his work and future.

Down the road, but it eventually forks
Down the path, things will eventually divide/face a crossroads.

It don't stop now, it don't stop
The work and the journey continues, it never stops.

It can't stop now, it can't stop
It is impossible to pause the journey or the responsibilities that come with it, we must keep moving.

I was weeping like a weeping willow
I was crying intensely, like the famous tree known for its teardrop-shaped leaves.

On my sleeping pillow one night
One evening, as I lie down, trying to find peace and solace.

Looking for direction in the labyrinth called life
Trying to find one's way through the mysterious and confusing maze of life.

Cause I can't fight without a strategy
I cannot stand my ground or confront my problems if I do not plan and gear up my battle accordingly.

And comradery means a lot to me
Having like-minded people close by to work with and connect to is essential to me.

But people don't wanna have to be
However, people don't always want to work together or be a part of a group.

Stressed and depressed on my account
Feeling worried or anxious because of my responsibilities or presence.

And self preservation is what living's about
In reality, people are in it for themselves; taking care of themselves is the only way to keep on living.

But when I'm down and out like a pass route
When things don't seem to be going well for me despite my hard work and effort.

With no friend, I tend to feel assed out
When I am alone without any companion or confidante, I start to feel abandoned and worthless.

Is it just me or am I the oddity?
Am I the only one who's unique or different from others?

Do I need a lobotamy to make it on this odyssey?
Do I need to escape myself and break free from my mind to be successful and achieve my goals?

I mean, you try to be cool and let people come close
You try being charming and easy-going with people so they will like you back and come closer to you.

But they hurt me and desert me when I need them most
Unfortunately, they end up hurting me and abandoning me just when I need their help the most.

Out in the cold with no igloo, I play Yahoo
Left stranded outside in the cold, I have no shelter for safety and play around foolishly, as done on the search engine, Yahoo.

And get serious, which I hate to do
And when things become intense and crucial, I start to feel uncomfortable and anxious, as I prefer to be relaxed and easy-going.

And it's true, if I would've stayed off the path of trouble
It is the truth, if I had just avoided any problem or obstacle instead of confronting it straight-on.

I wouldn't have to struggle, but now all I can do I pray
I wouldn't be stuck in a difficult situation where I have to struggle, but now all I can do is pray for hope, peace, and success.

Now I have faith, but not in men in pulpits
Now, I believe in a higher power and the strength of my own will and courage, but not in people who teach values and morals from a religious or elevated platform.

Often the culprits who are shaping and manipulating
Those who preach about our lives, beliefs, and choices are the ones who often cause and manipulate situations for their own benefit.

Parables and miralces into their mold
Making people believe in everything by tailoring or modifying the truth in order to get them to fit into their mold without questions and objections.

Take your own look down the road
Make your own judgments and decisions based on how you perceive things, and stick to what truly matters to and benefits you ultimately.

We're gifted, and we're going far - - ] Milk
Our talents and ability have deserving recognition, and it's only a matter of time before they take us places, according to the person who uttered it.