Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Macklemore, Ryan Lewis, Ab-Soul - Jimmy Iovine (feat. Ab-Soul)(2012)

[00:05.09] I put my life on the line
[00:16.09] I roll the dice and I'm fine
[00:20.05] Cuz all I ever dreamt about was making it
[00:23.04] They ain't giving it, I'm taking it
[00:25.01] I'm taking it, taking it, they ain't giving it
[00:29.03] I'm taking it, taking it, they ain't giving it
[00:32.06] I'm taking it, taking it, they ain't giving it
[00:35.05] I'm taking it, taking it, I need all that shit
[00:37.05] Steal myself a record deal
[00:39.00] Steal myself a record deal
[00:40.06] Steal myself a record deal
[00:42.00] Steal myself a record deal
[00:44.09] If i just went in this slowly
[00:45.06] The police would've noticed
[00:46.08] Gotta be strategic, I'm creepin'
[00:48.07] Go and leave with that motive
[00:49.02] Hold up, my plan is forming
[00:51.02] All right, casin' this building
[00:52.07] Watch these rappers step back
[00:54.06] And walk in and leave that with millions (millions)
[00:56.04] Heading in sweating, open that front door
[00:58.06] "Interscope" printed out by the entrance door closes
[01:00.01] Not a metaphor, then I start towards
[01:01.06] That front desk, that's right, where you check in
[01:02.08] Dressed in an uniform, looking like a janitor
[01:04.06] All blue, jumpsuit, why shoot?
[01:06.05] Bloodthirsty and I'm eatin' like a bull
[01:07.03] Looking in the eyes of the matador (fuck you!)
[01:08.04] Carrying 2 cans of paint
[01:10.00] Security looks at me awkward
[01:11.08] I say, "Third floor, I'm late; paintin' Jimmy Iovine's office."
[01:14.04] Holding my breath, 'bout to faint
[01:16.09] I'm scared to death that he stops me
[01:17.03] Heart beating so loud you can hear the echo in that lobby
[01:21.08] And see I break it down if I don't make it out
[01:22.01] Then I'm leaving town with that contract
[01:24.06] And I'm spazzing out, grabbing the A&R out
[01:25.05] This chair and I'm taking him hostage
[01:27.06] I don't give a fuck, step into the elevator, press "3"
[01:29.02] Now I'm headed up (Heist)
[01:30.05] What they don't know: there's a gun in the paint can
[01:32.03] And I'm ready and willing to bust 'em, I'm fucking desperate
[01:34.02] Stuck in this recession not what you think
[01:36.04] If I could get signed my life is destined
[01:38.00] Might be good, depends on ink
[01:39.00] And secretary at the front of the entrance staring right at me
[01:42.01] I walk out, she whispers go ahead and then gives me a wink
[01:47.02] I put my life on the line
[01:50.03] I roll the dice and I'm fine
[01:52.09] Cuz all I ever dreamt about was making it
[01:56.08] They ain't giving it, I'm taking it
[01:58.07] I'm taking it, taking it, they ain't giving it
[02:01.05] I'm taking it, taking it, they ain't giving it
[02:04.00] I'm taking it, taking it, they ain't giving it
[02:07.03] I'm taking it, taking it, I need all that shit
[02:11.04] If I pass security, the secretary, the cubicals
[02:13.06] But it's weird, it's like this room I've walked into is unusual
[02:17.09] Thought it would be shiny and beautiful
[02:18.08] Thought it would be alive and like musical
[02:20.00] But it feels like someone died, it's got the vibe of a funeral
[02:23.09] These numbers on the chalkboard
[02:25.06] CDs boxed in cardboard
[02:26.04] Artists that flopped, that got dropped and never got to be sophomores
[02:29.09] Graphic designers are sitting around
[02:31.09] Waiting for albums that never come out
[02:32.03] Complainin' the day have nobody in the house
[02:34.00] Wonderin' within if they make art for
[02:36.06] I start thinkin', am I in the right place?
[02:38.09] Just walk forward, see plaques on the wall
[02:40.07] Oh yea, in a second those will be all yours
[02:42.09] Finally see an office with a mounted sign, heaven sent
[02:45.04] Big block silver letters, read it out loud: President
[02:48.00] This was my chance to grab that contract and turn and jet
[02:51.01] Right then felt a cold hand grabbin' the back of my neck
[02:54.09] He said, "We've been watching you, so glad you could make it
[02:57.01] Your music, get's so impressive and this whole brand you created.
[03:00.02] You're one hell of a band; we here think you're destined for greatness,
[03:03.00] And with that right song, we all know that you're next to be famous.
[03:07.03] "Now I'm sorry, I've had a long day; remind me, now what your name is?
[03:09.05] That's right, Macklemore, of course, today has been crazy.
[03:13.00] Anyway, you ready? We'll give you a hundred thousand dollars.
[03:16.02] After your album comes out we'll need back that money that you borrowed."
[03:19.02] "So it's really like a loan?"
[03:21.05] "A loan? Come on, no!
[03:22.02] We're a team, 360 degrees; we will reach your goals!
[03:25.06] You'll get a third of the merch that you sell out on the road,
[03:28.00] Along with a third of the money you make when you're out doing your shows.
[03:31.09] Manager gets 20, booking agent gets 10, so shit,
[03:35.05] After taxes, you and Ryan have 7% to split.
[03:38.08] That's not bad; I've seen a lot worse.
[03:41.09] No one will give you a better offer than us."
[03:43.05] I replied, "I appreciate the offer; thought that this is what I wanted.
[03:47.04] Rather be a starving artist than succeed at getting fucked."
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