AEAO (feat. DJ Premier)

And, and, and, and, and, and
And the game won't change, just the same old thing
(Thing) And, and, and
And the game won't change, just the same old thing

Preem-Preem-Preem-Preemo
Dy-Dy-Dynamic Duo
Dy-Dy-Dynamic
Dynamic-namic Duo

Even a single coin feels like a lot, no work to do
I've achieved a bit more than back when I couldn't sleep
We learned by bumping into things like fools
Every time we fell, we got back up and rewrote our resumes
With dazzling success, I felt a rush, whistling for a moment
Before one track even ends, the storm follows me like a shadow
A few missed chances under pressure from envy, jealousy, and expectations
A wild pitch hitting the grand slam I threw out of arrogance and laziness
It seemed like it was all over, but don’t block our path
we used to shout, gathering our hearts
Even on a thorny path where I can't see an inch ahead, no U-turns
Sticking together with fierce loyalty, we walk side by side
Tragedy hurts like hell, but looking back
It’s a comedy that makes you laugh, so we live in the now
Holding on, thinking I’m crazy
Keep dreaming
Holding onto the thread of hope

In this harsh reality, I still want to hold onto my dreams
On the high and tough ridge of life, sometimes I want to give up on my dreams
I want to walk slowly and long with you, until the end of time
Right now, I desperately want a piece of peace of mind
Eya-ho Eya-ho Eya-ho Eya-ho
Eya-ho Eya-ho Eya-ho Eya-ho

In this city, even zoning out feels like a luxury
I exploit myself like it’s a habit
My neck's stiff, and my consciousness is covered in dead skin
Instead of clear sweat on stage, I’m drenched in cold sweat
Even in my sleep, problems pile up
Deciding right after waking up, still not used to compromise
If I don’t chop time like ingredients on a cutting board
A day gets messed up like a jumbled meal
Even when tired, I stay alert against emptiness and futility
Recalling the ease of being broke fifteen years ago
Even if it’s a fiction, it makes sense, thirty-five years of film
Maybe a profitable life, our names built up
To keep the path from getting dark
Critiquing each other and looking at the world with a crooked view
Wrinkles on my face are natural, like Al Pacino's face
Evaluations come after it’s all over in this long race of life

In this harsh reality, I still want to hold onto my dreams
On the high and tough ridge of life, sometimes I want to give up on my dreams
I want to walk slowly and long with you, until the end of time
Right now, I desperately want a piece of peace of mind
Eya-ho Eya-ho Eya-ho Eya-ho
Eya-ho Eya-ho Eya-ho Eya-ho

Well, honestly, I’ve aged a bit, and what I ride around in has changed
It’s gotten faster, but the destination’s still the same
People, love, make me anxious even after going through it all
In moments like this, I still feel like a kid

Busy surviving rather than living
My head’s getting bigger while my heart’s getting smaller
I hope a flower of peace blooms inside
Peace, blooming in the mud

In this harsh reality, I still want to hold onto my dreams
On the high and tough ridge of life, sometimes I want to give up on my dreams
I want to walk slowly and long with you, until the end of time
Right now, I desperately want a piece of peace of mind
(Let them hear you say) Eya-ho Eya-ho Eya-ho Eya-ho
(Let them hear you say) Eya-ho Eya-ho Eya-ho Eya-ho

(And the game won't change, just the same old thing)
(And the game won't change, just the same old thing)
(Just the same old thing)