I stand tall cause I'm on the shoulders of giants
Stand alone like a calm soul in a riot
Studying the ways of the bold and defiant
Who never chose to be silent
Played the role of a lion
Feeding those totally reliant
On their wealth of wit instead of gold or some diamonds
In a world known to be cold and it's violent
I'm marching with Martin overthrowing tyrants
Music up loud 'til it's roarin' like sirens
Now they say my music is known for inspiring
Maybe that Jun's with me and the spirit of Miles and Marley
Or Parker's lyrical style that haunts me
Plus I'm studying Nas, Com and Jill
So I can make music it's hard not to feel
Like Stevie
No wonder we call that the real
Believe me
I'm as strong as foundation built
Beneath me
If I have reached
What seems to be the highest peak It was on your shoulders
Though I was weak
You showed just how far I could see And the journey's not over
Me alone these accolades ain't meant for
The man that I am is largely due to my mentors
I try to do what I was sent for
A long list of people should be sharing this splendor Raise them
Glasses if you help raise him, amazing
Ask this if Jun didn't praise him would you play them
Classics or would you just label him average
I ain't one to debate with my maker what the path is
I just thank him for the opportunity
And for folks like J Dilla who influenced me
More than musically he did it thru his illness
Still inspired to create though he was real sick
Thanked his momma when I met her man, that's real shit
You ain't worthy of respect if you don't feel this
To my giants heros God bless
I'll carry the torch while carrying who got next