Mos Def - The Tournament

The Tournament. This track was left off the album 'The Ecstatic' and left on the cutting room floor. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? It's a classic Mos Def track. Fortunately, it was rescued by a homie named Andrew.

LYRICS*

Power, Influence, Prestige, Control
I guess right now we'll start the show!

Alright!

They making they plans dusting their guns off
I'm wondering, what I need to do to be Boss
Or who I need to fight
Or who I need to kill
Or push back on the climb
To the top of the thrill

It's a Tournament, with so many players
A system, with too many layers
A pyramid, with a few at the top
And plenty at the base it's in the nature of the race

The closer that you get to the top, its more space
But the further that you move in the heights
Less safe
But the views are amazing
And when you're moving on up, it's pure praises
And if you fall off
Bloody spectacle
Coliseum sound where the roar is incredible
And the risk is immeasurable
But for Top Shot, the danger's acceptable

You too can be The Dog
Bright gems on your limb, pretty hints on your arm
Spec out any threshold that you step across
The life of the charm, the hammer and the guards

Never mind the house
Run your own arts
Jump in and swim
Never mind the sharks
They on the payroll
They teeth don't show, unless you say so

Here's to the fruits of your labour
So ripe and full of flavour
Here's to the dream fulfil
To the Fantastic being real
To the stars to the hills
To the power of The Will

Cheer!

Everyday is like your birthday
Everyday is like your birthday
Every time is like the first time
Every walk is a parade

Total control... Total control... Total control
Total control... Total control... Total control

Experience

TOTAL CONTROL
TOTAL CONTROL

Cheer!

Everyday is like your birthday
Everyday is like your birthday
Every time is like the first time
Every walk is a parade

(*Please note this is not an accurate rewrite of the lyrics)

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Mos
• Def
• Tournament