A Change in Mantra - DJ Criminal, Illogic

Pictures on my mantle, visions in my mind

Strife ain’t nothing I can’t handle, I’ma be just fine

Every breath seems like a battle on that 9-to-5

Your happiness is in the shadow of that 9-to-5

Killing yourself for the success of another man that will never encounter the

stress that you understand

We can agree that there’s some bias in the system but that can’t be an excuse

as to why you’re barely living

Cool with your life in part, where’s the will in you that’s driven?

Take some advantage of opportunities you’re given

Find some direction, even if you gotta pivot

Look around for clues to your chance so you don’t miss it

If everybody puts in work there’s no reason for failure

But people always tryna find a reason for rebellion

Don’t get me wrong, it has its time and place when seeking justice

But you can’t expect it if you know you can’t be trusted

So find a mirror, put in some work on your reflection

It’s never weak to ask for help and implement suggestions

Constantly tinker under your hood ‘cause we’re not perfect

There’s no growth without discomfort but in the end it’s worth it

Never be stagnant, always look for some progression

Don’t dwell on your mistakes because they’re there to teach you lessons

We gotta leave the world in good condition for our children so be conscious of

the bridges you’re burning and you’re building

Divide and conquer always been their game and we accept it

Crabs in a barrel, mentally chained and we accept it

What do you want for your legacy?

Put that on record

A change in mantra definitely needed in our message

You can take this how you need, no, I’m not here to hound you

I just know that when you live with excellence around you, it’s something that

you’ll strive for and die to achieve

Success is only impossible if you don’t believe

Now I just hope you’re getting something out of what I’m saying

And the violin and drums bump in your speakers while it’s playing

Your head is nodding and we got you bouncing to the rhythm

That’s all well and good, just make sure you listen

Told you we on a mission