Polarity feat. Macklemore & Locksmith
Zion I Lyrics

Dark versus light, good versus evil
Opposing forces exist in the world, such as darkness and light or good and evil.

Man versus woman, planet Earth upheaval
There are conflicts between genders and a general disturbance of Earth's natural state of balance.

Jew vs. Muslim, Norte Sur, Blood versus Crip everywhere more war
Various groups (Jews, Muslims, Bloods, Crips, etc.) are pitted against each other in violent conflicts, causing more war.

Primitive man versus civilized savage
There is a contrast between the primal state of humanity and the civilized nature of society.

One's a Pope and the other one lives lavish
There is a difference in status between a religious leader (the Pope) and a wealthy individual who lives luxuriously.

Light skin versus dark skin, East versus West
People are divided by physical characteristics like skin color or geographical location.

Blessed with balance or you're cursed with stress
Having a balanced existence is a blessing while lacking balance can lead to stress and negative consequences.

Much success or pray your life possessed but
One's life may be filled with success or it may feel like they are possessed by external forces.

Many are afraid to face life's true tests (huh)
Some people are fearful of the challenges life presents them and are unable to confront them head-on.

Spirit over flesh, Hard to make it manifest
Choosing spirituality over materialism is difficult to fully embody and put into action.

The government will press the best and brightest
The government may put pressure on the most talented and intelligent members of society.

G-O-D got a place inside of me
God has a place within oneself.

But it's Church versus State, and they hate it when you're free
There is a conflict between organized religion (the Church) and the government (the State), and they do not like when individuals exercise their freedom to think and act independently.

The opposition might rock your brain
The opposing forces in the world can cause mental conflict and strife.

The universal is a circle and everything soon change
The universe operates in cycles, and change is always on the horizon.

We can appear the opposite, or wish that we were them
People may act differently than they truly are or desire to be like someone who appears different from them.

Either hate them or be the lies, that other people live
One can either hate those who live differently from them or they can conform and live a lie to fit in.

Contrast the human when you see the soul behind their skin
Look beyond the physical appearance and see the true essence of a person's soul.

Take away the pew and see they pray like them
If you strip away the religious setting, you may find that people of different faiths pray in similar ways.

Maybe the cross and the Qu'ran isn't so different
Perhaps the religious texts of Christianity (the cross) and Islam (the Qu'ran) have more similarities than differences.

Just a man-made law with a flaw in that gem
Religious laws are created by humans and may have flaws or imperfections.

I give you the truth and everyone else is sin
The artist believes they are giving true and honest information while others who do not agree with them are sinning.

Get off it, thinkin' that perspective is godsend
Stop believing that one's perspective is absolutely correct and infallible.

I'm from the city where they invented the mosh pit
The artist comes from a place where a certain form of music (moshing) originated.

And when I fell my people they pulled me up
When the singer was down or struggling, their community helped them recover.

And told me you got a job to do it's all part of the process
The singer's community encouraged them to keep working and that setbacks are part of the journey.

I needed to starve, before I could eat again
Sometimes one must experience hardship or lack before they can experience abundance again.

I needed addiction to learn what freedom is
The artist had to struggle with addiction to understand what true freedom really means.

Lost perspective so I had to fix a lens
The artist lost sight of their goals or vision and had to change their perspective to regain focus.

To learn that a leader knows himself and the opposite
The singer learned that true leaders understand themselves and are also knowledgeable about opposing viewpoints.

Feels good to do a feature
The singer is happy to collaborate on a song with another artist.

With someone I respect that I honestly have a keeper
The artist has a lot of respect for the artist they are collaborating with and consider them valuable.

Sense of admiration I'm activating my artistry
The collaboration is inspiring and helping the artist tap into their artistic abilities.

To sacrifice style and show you a different part of me
The artist is willing to change their usual style of music to showcase a different side of their artistry.

Pardon me when I part the sea with my verse
The singer is asking for forgiveness for the impact of their powerful lyrics.

Niggas selling they soul to hear me converse
People are willing to compromise their values or morals to hear the artist's music.

It's hard to bare, when people pay me to share
The singer finds it difficult to share personal experiences and thoughts when they are being paid to do so.

But I always put musical marriage before commerce
The singer prioritizes the quality of their music above making money from it.

Bomb first like Pac in his day, like I'm rocking his Jays
The singer is using a reference to Tupac Shakur to describe their aggressive and confident approach to music.

Hawk in your face, Copy display
The artist is being bold and aggressive in their presentation, like a hawk swooping down on its prey.

I'm lyrically polished freeing pockets of slaves
The artist's lyrics are refined and they use their music to liberate those who feel trapped or oppressed.

I can raise Christopher Wallace from up out of his grave
The singer's music has the power to revive the spirit of the late rapper Christopher Wallace (aka The Notorious B.I.G.).

Uh, so what's the opposite of real?
The singer is posing a rhetorical question about truth and authenticity.

If Oprah's a mammy than Tyra's a Jezebel
The artist is referencing two influential women (Oprah Winfrey and Tyra Banks) and suggesting that society labels them with negative stereotypes.

For ? a Diva ?
It is unclear what the artist is referencing with the word 'Diva'.

The people begging for balance but they tippin' the scale
There is a desire for balance in the world, but events or circumstances are causing an imbalance.

Oh well..
The singer seems resigned to the fact that things may not change despite these imbalances.