Caught Up in a Struggle
Us3 Lyrics
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Decisions to make, fakes to shake
Talk a good game but yo your stash ain't no wins
I'm in the biz of makin' it big
And express myself through jams that they even bop to in Japan
my man
Change for a dollar so I can make this call
Get my money correct 'cos I been broke too long
Find me a 9 to 5, blood sweat and tears
But can it work boss man
Smack the jerk for tryin' to jerk me
Thinkin' I can't see inconsistency in my currency
Now I'm back out on the street
Walking these dogs for ends meet, life's not sweet
But I still rock rhymes to beats
Put it together maybe we can make an explosion
But it takes time, record labels mess up your mind
You could press rewind and catch a dose one more time
(chorus)
Caught up in a struggle
You got me caught up in a struggle like that man
Caught up in a struggle
You got me caught up in a struggle like that like that
Gimme mine and I'll spark the chart like flint
Money spent back to start
Who wants parts of this
Crisp on compact disk, but don't you diss the vinyl mix
I got the hook up at the crib
That's my escape from this world today
Watch 'em blow up then deflate like a soufflé
I see it every day all day
I'm out for the gold, forget the silver and the bronze
Gotta make dough, send home to wifey and moms
Invest in real estate, computers and all this, plan's flawless
Bumpy roads, I'm ready
So all you fakers get jetty or get chopped up like confetti
I'm on a mission for this permanent position
(chorus)
On the bricks, scuffed up kicks, not a hint of dough
Lost my job, now I'm livin' like a slob
Replan regroup, gotta hook up with my make money troops
Two scoops of loops, studio, time to blow
Hip-hop scene flooded, everybody gettin' blunted
A&R's frontin', guess I gotta prove somethin'
Over percussion, Shabaam Sahdeeq rushin' like the Kremlin
Got MC's tremblin' in their lab, take a stab at me
Superior with word play
Stress overtakes the fakes everyday all day
Rugged like Broadway, no time for horseplay
In the struggle don't you lower your level
Gotta take charge like credit, need to start talkin' aesthetic
'Cos when you lose your chance you will regret it, get it
Lyrics embedded in your head like memories
Remember these Us3 melodies
The lyrics of "Caught Up in a Struggle" by Us3 paint a vivid image of the difficulties and complexities of pursuing a career in the music industry. The singer of the song is a struggling musician who is trying to make it big and get his money right. He is caught in a constant struggle to stay afloat and make a name for himself in a cutthroat industry where everyone is looking out for themselves.
The first verse highlights the challenges of making it in the music business, with talk of "fakes to shake" and "inconsistency in my currency". The singer expresses his desire to succeed in the industry and make it big through his music. The second verse continues this theme with talk of investing in real estate and computers, and the need to stay focused in the face of adversity.
The chorus repeats the phrase "caught up in a struggle" several times, emphasizing the singer's sense of being trapped in an endless cycle of struggle and hardship. Despite this, the song remains hopeful, with the singer continuing to pursue his musical dreams and refusing to give up or be discouraged by the challenges he faces.
Overall, "Caught Up in a Struggle" is a powerful and insightful commentary on the difficulties of making it in the music industry, and a reminder that success often comes at a high price.
Line by Line Meaning
Move with precision
Be deliberate and focused
Decisions to make, fakes to shake
Choices to be made, need to overcome fake people
Talk a good game but yo your stash ain't no wins
Boasting without any real achievements
I'm in the biz of makin' it big
Trying to make it in the music business
And express myself through jams that they even bop to in Japan, my man
Creating music that is globally appreciated
Change for a dollar so I can make this call
Needing to use a payphone to call someone
Get my money correct 'cos I been broke too long
Fixing finances after being poor for a while
Gotta keep it legit, can't be locked for years
Avoiding criminal activity to stay free
Find me a 9 to 5, blood sweat and tears
Looking for a regular job with hard work
But can it work boss man
Asking if the job is feasible
Smack the jerk for tryin' to jerk me
Confronting someone trying to cheat or fool
Thinkin' I can't see inconsistency in my currency
Realizing someone is trying to cheat in financial transactions
Now I'm back out on the street
Returning to the struggle of making money
Walking these dogs for ends meet, life's not sweet
Doing anything to make ends meet
But I still rock rhymes to beats
Continuing to create music despite financial difficulties
Put it together maybe we can make an explosion
Collaborating to create something big and successful
But it takes time, record labels mess up your mind
Building success takes time and record contracts can be troublesome
You could press rewind and catch a dose one more time
Replaying the music to experience it again
Caught up in a struggle
Stuck in a difficult situation
You got me caught up in a struggle like that man
The struggle is overwhelming
Gimme mine and I'll spark the chart like flint
With success comes creativity
Money spent back to start
Investing funds into future success
Who wants parts of this
Asking who is willing to collaborate for success
Crisp on compact disk, but don't you diss the vinyl mix
Appreciating music in all formats
I got the hook up at the crib
Having the necessary tools to create music
That's my escape from this world today
Music is an outlet from the struggles of life
Watch 'em blow up then deflate like a soufflé
Seeing others achieve success and then lose it like a failed dish
I see it every day all day
Observing the cycle of success and failure
I'm out for the gold, forget the silver and the bronze
Striving for ultimate success, not settling for less
Gotta make dough, send home to wifey and moms
Working hard to provide for loved ones
Invest in real estate, computers and all this, plan's flawless
Creating a solid plan to accumulate wealth
Bumpy roads, I'm ready
Accepting the challenges that come with the road to success
So all you fakers get jetty or get chopped up like confetti
Discouraging false supporters and warning about the consequences
I'm on a mission for this permanent position
Determined to achieve long-lasting success
On the bricks, scuffed up kicks, not a hint of dough
Poor and desperate for money
Lost my job, now I'm livin' like a slob
Struggling after losing employment
Replan regroup, gotta hook up with my make money troops
Planning and collaborating to gain financial stability
Two scoops of loops, studio, time to blow
Creating music with a steady rhythm to attract listeners
Hip-hop scene flooded, everybody gettin' blunted
The music industry is oversaturated and people are becoming careless
A&R's frontin', guess I gotta prove somethin'
Record executives are skeptical, requiring artists to prove themselves
Over percussion, Shabaam Sahdeeq rushin' like the Kremlin
Music is being made with a sense of urgency and ambition
Got MC's tremblin' in their lab, take a stab at me
Rivals are intimidated by the artist's talents
Superior with word play
Having exceptional skills in writing lyrics
Stress overtakes the fakes everyday all day
The stress of the industry can break fake people
Rugged like Broadway, no time for horseplay
Serious and tough like the street of Broadway, no time to waste
In the struggle don't you lower your level
Do not compromise your standards during difficult times
Gotta take charge like credit, need to start talkin' aesthetic
Taking control of one's finances and focusing on the visual aspect of music creation
'Cos when you lose your chance you will regret it, get it
Seizing opportunities because they may not come twice
Lyrics embedded in your head like memories
The music created has a lasting impact on listeners
Remember these Us3 melodies
To not forget the specific style and sound of the artist, Us3
Caught up in a struggle
Stuck in a difficult situation
You got me caught up in a struggle like that man
The struggle is overwhelming
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