[Kendrick Lamar — Intro]
We on?
Aight
1,2,3, go!
[Verse 1: Kendrick Lamar]
Waking up in a dream,
Sleepwalking on another big stage.
You never heard peace 'til you hear people scream
Your name in unison, I'm so far away
From the place I used to be, struggling usually,
Look at the newer me, fate pursuing me.
I can feel the energy in the air,
It feel like I'm supposed to be here.
[Bridge 1: Mary J. Blige]
Everywhere I go I'm getting so much love!
Fans, the stars, everyone
Sayin how they can't wait for the LP.
And I'm gonna blow,
They believe in me.
Feel so good in what you do,
Helps somebody else get through.
That's why I do the best I can —
Because I know how blessed I am!
[Hook:]
I'm so high, I can touch the sky,
I know it's my time,
And it's now or never!
I shine so bright I light the night,
And it feels so right, ain't nothing better!
[Verse 2: Kendrick Lamar]
A fool if I take it all for granted.
A smart man if I keep my feet planted
To the earth cause the people that hurt can understand it.
You speakin' outlandish,
I'mma show you how to make it all work.
Another planet, a short term goal for me.
A record sold for me
It's just more of me in your ear,
For you to hear Kendrick persevere
Defenses. I feel relentless
Ambition with a clear vision,
Takin' off I ain't takin off these Pistons,
I'm takin' off on the inner me — you're distance,
Came across me, how much it'a cost me,
To get you out my business.
I said a planet is a short term goal, no sky is the limit,
I'm past that, now pass that
Award, not one but four
Times two plus yours.
[Bridge 2: Mary J. Blige]
I see myself performing there, (K.dot)
Sold out shows where the room is packed,
Sitting at the Grammy's winning five awards,
See myself on big billboards,
Traveling around the world with endorsement deals.
Can't imagine how it feels!
That's why I'm smiling everyday,
Because my dream ain't far away.
[Hook:]
I'm so high, I can touch the sky,
I know it's my time,
And it's now or never!
I shine so bright I light the night,
And it feels so right, ain't nothing better!
[Verse 3: Kendrick Lamar]
You looking at me and you tell me I'm blessed,
Calculated my steps, my heart, my breath,
Breathe hums? of a victory and vividly.
You see me when at my best, my worst.
This verse dedicated to the days that I slept,
With a curse research my paid dues I'm reimbursed,
I burst in the crowd with a voice and crown,
I'm a King on the prowl and I see mama smile?
And I vow on the tape that I'll never break,
You can break bread with me now.
We can all take a bow on the edge of the pedestal,
Then scream out loud that we made it off the avenue
And walked that mile.
In the darkness I often sit back
And get lost in the rap that I wrote,
When you told me that it spoke to your soul,
I was talking to you.
I was walking it through every ghetto.
Tell success hello,
We here.
[Bridge 3: Mary J. Blige]
And I'm so happy I cry,
Cause I can't believe,
All the things I ever wanted
Are finally happening for me!
And it's so surreal,
That I almost feel,
That any minute I can wake up
From this fantasy!
When you pray so hard,
And you've come so far,
And you know that it's the time for you lift your bar,
And I'm gonna do it!
Watch me!
[Hook: 2x]
I'm so high, I can touch the sky,
I know it's my time,
And it's now or never!
I shine so bright I light the night,
And it feels so right, ain't nothing better!