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 & 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 & 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