Can't Hold Us
tough rhymes Lyrics

Return of the Mac, get em
I'm back and I'm about to take over

What it is
The situation or event that is currently happening

What it does
What the current situation or event is capable of doing

What it is
The current situation or event once again

What it isn't
Clarifying what the current situation or event is not

Looking for a better way to get up out of bed
Trying to find a more productive way to start the day

Instead of getting on the internet and checking out who hit me, get up
Rather than getting distracted by social media, it's better to get out of bed and start the day with purpose

Thrift shop, pimp strut walking
Walking with confidence and style as if one has purchased their outfit from a thrift shop

Little bit of humble, little bit of cautious
Being both modest and careful

Somewhere between like Rocky and Cosby
Being somewhere between the determination and strength of Rocky and the wit and humor of Cosby

Sweater game nope nope y'all can't copy
Having a unique sense of style that can't be imitated

Yup, Bad, moonwalking
Doing the iconic moonwalk dance move like the performer Michael Jackson

This here, is our party
Asserting ownership of the current event or situation

My posse's been on Broadway
My group has experienced success and recognition in the performing arts arena

And we did it our way
Our success was achieved without conforming to traditional norms or industry standards

Grown music
Mature and sophisticated music

I shed my skin and put my bones into everything I record to it
I pour all of my time, energy and soul into every song I make

And yet I'm on
Despite any obstacles or challenges, I have managed to be successful

Let that stage light go and shine on down
Allowing the spotlight to showcase one's talent and hard work

Got that Bob Barker suit game and plinko in my style
Dressing well and having a unique sense of style, inspired by the game show The Price is Right

Money, stay on my craft and stick around for those pounds
Investing time and energy in one's art and staying dedicated long enough to see financial success

But, I do that to pass the torch and put on for my town
The ultimate goal is to inspire and pave the way for the next generation of artists from one's hometown

Trust me, on my I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T shit hustlin'
Working hard and independently to achieve success

Chasing dreams since I was 14
Pursuing one's passions and goals from a young age

With the four track bussing
Using a basic four-track recording device to create music

Halfway cross that city with the backpack
Traveling throughout the city while carrying a backpack

Fat cat, crushing labels out here
Being a major force in the music industry, even overpowering traditional record labels

Nah they can't tell me nothing
Ignoring negative opinions or criticism from others

We give that to the people
Our success and hard work is for the benefit of the people

Spread it across the country
Sharing our work and success throughout the nation

Can we go back, this is the moment
Reflecting on the current moment and appreciating its significance

Tonight is the night, we'll fight till it's over
Fully committing and working hard until the end of the night

So we put our hands up like the ceiling can't hold us
Celebrating and dancing so fiercely that it feels like nothing can stop us

Now can I kick it, thank you
Asking permission to get started and then thanking the audience for their support

Yeah I'm so damn grateful
Feeling incredibly thankful for one's success

I grew up, really wanted gold fronts
In the past, one desired gold dental caps

But that's what you get when Wu-Tang raised you
Being heavily influenced by the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan

Y'all can't stop me
Confidently claiming that nothing can stand in the way of one's success

Go hard like I got an 808 in my heart beat
Working extremely hard and passionately, as if there is a heavy drum beat in one's heart

And I'm eating at the beat like you gave a little speed to a great white shark on shark week
Attacking the beat of the music as if one has been given a boost of energy, with the aggression of a shark during the TV show Shark Week

Raw, time to go off, I'm gone!
It's time to unleash one's raw talent and show what one is truly capable of

Deuces goodbye, I got a world to see, and my girl she wanna see Rome
Leaving goodbye with two fingers up, because there is much of the world to explore and one's partner wants to go to Rome

Caesar make you a believer
Achieving success to the level of Caesar, to the point where others are compelled to believe in one's abilities and dreams

Nah I never ever did it for a throne
Success was never motivated by power or status, but rather by true passion for one's craft

That validation comes from giving it back to the people
True validation and satisfaction comes from sharing success and hard work with others

Nah sing a song and it goes like
Instead of explaining with words, let's just sing a song

Raise those hands, this is our party
Encouraging people to participate and enjoy the celebration

We came here to live life like nobody was watching
Embracing life freely and without fear of judgment

I got my city right behind me, if I fall, they got me
Feeling supported and backed by one's hometown and community

Learn from that failure gain humility and then we keep marching I said
Accepting and learning from failures and using them to grow in humility, and then continuing to move forward and achieve greatness

Na na na na na na na na
A cheerful vocalization

And all my people say
Everyone vocalizing together

Ma-ckle-e-e-e-e-more
Announcing one's own name, Macklemore