[00:00:00] The Town - Macklemore [00:00:48] Now when I say 2-0 you say [00:00:50] Nah you know the rest [00:00:52] This is our scene [00:00:53] Our music our movement the history lives through us [00:00:56] I write to the beat and let life play the guitar strings [00:00:59] Despite the drama there's respect and camaraderie [00:01:02] Every time one of my friends is mentioned in my philosophy [00:01:05] It's a rite of passage I'm not trying to be corny [00:01:08] I got love for sportn' life alpha p massline and onry [00:01:11] Every time somebody steps out on the road [00:01:13] They bring a little northwest soul with them amen [00:01:17] Alright then just so you know [00:01:18] I try to carry that everytime that I rock a show [00:01:21] So turn my sound up [00:01:23] Ricochet off our mountain [00:01:24] It's good medicine that chief sealth would of been proud of [00:01:28] This is our city town pride heart blood sweat tears i5 [00:01:31] North South side vibe live ride down these city blocks [00:01:35] And never will be stopped [00:01:36] They tryin' to shut down the clubs that my city rocks [00:01:39] Now Mr mayor why would you enforce an ordinance [00:01:41] Music it saves lives these kids out here are supporting it [00:01:44] And through the art form we've learned the importance of community [00:01:48] Truth to the youth so they know what's up [00:01:51] Yup and as a public school student [00:01:53] I learned from my teachers but became through my music [00:01:56] Take that away that's a vital [00:01:58] 14 fathoms deep do the math tribal [00:02:01] My greatest teachers beasope and bida [00:02:04] Wordsayer was my mayor and things have changed [00:02:07] But I carry the torch and what I do with that flame [00:02:10] Is lit everytime that I step on the stage [00:02:13] The skyline is etched in my veins [00:02:15] You can never put that out no matter how hard it rains [00:02:18] Northwest making you feel the vibe [00:02:21] Check how seattle do [00:02:23] Coming to my side [00:02:23] I mean I like how y'all do thank you but we on to new [00:02:27] Put it down for the town [00:02:28] With music [00:02:30] Making you feel the vibe [00:02:32] Check how seattle do [00:02:34] Coming to my side [00:02:36] When my peeps know my crew bring the flame [00:02:38] Put it down for the town [00:02:40] Wearing that seattle blue [00:02:42] That's right when you put on a show [00:02:44] And watch the people seat in between the creases and the doors [00:02:46] Hitting the melly or sneaking in 'cause they're broke [00:02:49] Now leaving in between sets because a needing to smoke [00:02:51] The reason being whatever [00:02:53] The scene from beacon to everett [00:02:55] Is in need of less ego when we kick it alright [00:02:57] I get on stage style share my whole life [00:03:00] Try to reach 'em at the bar where they're drinking miller lite [00:03:03] But the kids in the front they bring out the passion dude [00:03:06] Make noise throughout the show and not only when we ask 'em to [00:03:09] I watch the older cats jaded in the back [00:03:12] Hands clasped forgot when they weren't too cool to be a fan damn [00:03:15] Hatin' at the concert [00:03:16] You don't remember rkcndy watching heiro or vibing out to alkaholiks [00:03:20] I know it's not the same it never will be [00:03:23] But my my my my city's filthy [00:03:26] And we've been truly d**e since supreme was up on broadway in the dookie rope [00:03:30] Mean muggin' in sir mixalot's video [00:03:33] Back when scene was rockin' house parties on the floor [00:03:36] Jmg's sit n' spin and the paradox [00:03:39] Back when market introduced geo to sabz [00:03:42] So much has changed here so much has not [00:03:45] I was just a kid hopin' I could earn my spot [00:03:47] Try to get some props [00:03:49] Meet a promoter who'll give me a shot [00:03:51] To let me get up on stage and get the crowd to rock [00:03:54] Read a page out my notebook [00:03:56] What I thought would be respected they would connect with it [00:03:59] Now looking over the city's the only thing that keeps me calm [00:04:02] Scattered thoughts jotted down by this pen in my palm