Fuck It

Produced by 25th Parallel: CFB Flobare, Jay Zhidao, Chen Qilin, NAT

Recorded & Mixed by Nat Boda
Mastered by Neil Matharoo in New York, NY
Sampled drums recorded by Cent at Cen+8 Studio in Taipei, Taiwan

Lyrics by 25th Parallel
Music by Nat Boda

Additional instrumentation & samples:
Teddy Ho: sampled bass
Wes Wu: sampled bass

“Fuck It” contains a sample of “2000 lbs. of Turkish Metal” by Hartford’s Grey
(written by Joe K., Dave Scott, Nat Boda)

Copyright 2017. All Rights Reserved.

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Lyrics:
I got this mic in my fist
I won’t cease or desist
the rewards are worth the risk
fuck it, I’m gonna do more than exist

on a parallel universe 25 north
1-21 east putting my life on course
ripping rhymes to unwind, trying to break from the grind
small steps for the man, giant leaps for the mind

in my mind I'm still new here but done thinking through clear
I won’t let my ambivalence interfere
moving past the past, stepping out to be free
throwing caution to the wind, is it blowing back at me?

quit listing out to myself limiting factors
class, riches, and race are the identity detractors
ignore the premonitions of impending disaster
keep my eyes on the prize, it ain’t pride that I’m after

had to toe the ledge to get to know the ledge
to hip-hop I pledge full-fledged
ready and on edge, to head straight into action
on a path to interact with the fate of this faction

leaving behind all the times I tried
conceiving the life that I have in mind
believing it’s time to revise my line
fuck it, I gotta do more to define

got to live while I can, it won’t last forever
however, got to ensure my endeavours are clever
to weather any storm or attack made to measure
whatever I may face I won’t crack under the pressure

all my strength focusing on holding me together
on a mission in my mind I’m like Nebuchadnezzar
I was sick with the spell but now I’m better than ever
on a never-ending quest I’m here to conquer whatever

whenever stressed I just let life lead me down it’s road
no regrets, it’s the pain that makes you grow
I got to lower my guard, let my inhibitions surrender
if I reset center things will only get better

built up momentum, took a leap and fell
to fail not an option, we must prevail
it’s the two-fifth fucking para-double-L-E-L
well-equipped with skills that'll tip the scales

right now I’m ready to get over the
status quo, gratis flows, and Cali-phony-a
to be complacent is my new phobia
my utopia’s an unknown fear

adrenaline, my friend, don't let me down now
I looked down, it's too late for me to back out
falling into my role it's time to act out
zhidao without a doubt, nothing left to ask about

roll the dice, decisive, known for rolling precise
incisive, rhyme priceless
no more trading time for little reward
got to explore to ensure that my faith’s restored

distractions atrocious, hypnotized hopeless
increase my depth of field and keep focus
I gotta keep my cool to steady my sights
my heart is pumping, now it’s brimming with life

leaving behind all the times I tried
conceiving the life that I have in mind
believing it’s time to revise my line
fuck it, I gotta do more to define

I got this mic in my fist
I won’t cease or desist
the rewards are worth the risk
fuck it, I’m gonna do more than exist