9th Wonder - Up and Down (Vocal) lyrics

[Intro (Overlapped with Bridge 1): Cesar Comanche] You know, life is funny sometimes. You got your good times and your bad, but, regardless, no matter what happens, you gotta fight through that sh**. Word up [Bridge 1 (Overlapped with Intro): Cesar Comanche] (x15) Keep going, man (So no matter what) [Verse 1: Cesar Comanche] You know life is nonstop. Building a strong case You were moving up. Now you getting the long face Soon as you get up, be in search of your own space It was feeling right. Now you stuck in the wrong place No free cheese in this rat race. Ain't no Bends as Stuart Littles are swimming laps in puddles Of innocent rebu*tals ‘cause you know life ain't Circling in huddles. It's real, it's never subtle So find your mom and cuddle, bruh. Highs and lows Too much for ya—slow down, stick with the kiddie rides Some dreams live. Some dreams, they really died So dig in and get teary-eyed if you want it Some defeat their pride and some need to flaunt it If you're hot, well, I'm southern-fried, lacking Herbs or mad spices. The best at presenting Me. Reach goals ‘cause I really try [Hook: Cesar Comanche] It goes up with the flame and soars It comes down—when it rain, it pours Good to know it and you can't control it So roll with punches. Just roll with the punches Those times when you win are sweet It's bad when you taste defeat Good to know it and you can't control it So roll with punches. Just roll with the punches [Verse 2: Cesar Comanche] You know time works in cycles, baby You jump the gun if you're quick to say, “We Can't get a break” or “You can't delay we” There's a left turn you can't see coming up Don't waste your days of life running up With your palms up to the sky, asking, "Why?" Just keep in my shower today, destined to dry off Keep on running at night, kite will fly up To the top of the trees. Trip, fall, put Knots in your knees. Brush off, re- -act to the breeze. Sit, wait, tell water to freeze And you see it's way too late—hands are tied up Even then, you've got to wiggle and fight ‘Til you're sliding your wrist just a little Only natural now, then you're gonna be Pissed. Stay shaking your fist—it's a riddle [Hook: Cesar Comanche] It goes up with the flame and soars It comes down—when it rain, it pours Good to know it and you can't control it So roll with punches. Just roll with the punches Those times when you win are sweet It's bad when you taste defeat Good to know it and you can't control it So roll with punches. Just roll with the punches [Verse 3: Eternia] Yo, fifteen, out on your own without a home to Lay your head. No bed, clothes, or phone too Without a Plan B, now you're exposed to The elements. It's frightening, it's Canada, and cold too No one you're close to, so use your intelligence Irrelevant, a situation is what you make of it Now that you've got that freedom, it's time to live a bit Love what you do and you must ‘cause you living it Ill, right? You're breaking down stereotypes The high school dropout that excelled on the mic Excelled in the cla**es, excelled in the life You can tell that I'm talking ‘bout myself when I write But you're hitting the ceiling—you gonna fall down What goes up... yo, you know how the saying sounds Ain't no way around it. Life is just a downpour Be sure to maintain, remain, and endure [Hook: Cesar Comanche] It goes up with the flame and soars It comes down—when it rain, it pours Good to know it and you can't control it So roll with punches. Just roll with the punches Those times when you win are sweet It's bad when you taste defeat Good to know it and you can't control it So roll with punches. Just roll with the punches