Lyrics:

(Intro: Aloe Blacc)
The harder the work, well the longer the day
Easy may come but it sure don't stay
Trying to cope, boy, I hope and I pray
Show me the way...

{DJ Babu cuts and scratches}
'One two' 'Somebody say, HOO~!'
'To the beat y'all' 'And you don't stop'

(Chorus: Aloe Blacc)
The harder the work, well the longer the day
Easy may come but it sure don't stay
Trying to cope, boy, I hope and I pray
Somebody show me the way, somebody show me the way

(Evidence)
I say hello to my people, hello to the day
I watch the world on wheels hit the yellow and gray
The ones don't work are the ones don't eat
And once again, I'm from that city where the sun don't sleep
It's time to get live because the terms is breached
Ride the wave like the world is a beach, learn more I teach
I was raised by N.W.A and stayed CA -- all day
Same story, difference brief case
I'm nonchalant to others peddling weight
I got a purpose to serving up and settle my state
Been through it, all of it great
Put the ruler to the moment, all of it straight
Big fish? Even calling 'em bait
One love, one dish, see 'em all on my plate
I'll take the lady on a vacay, she call it a date
Now she calling in sick, now she calling in late, uh
(Aw shit~!)

(Chorus: Aloe Black)
The harder the work, well the longer the day
Easy may come but it sure don't stay
Trying to cope, boy, I hope and I pray
Somebody show me the way, somebody show me the way
I've been through some pitfalls that knocked me down
Made it through close calls and lost some ground
It's a hell of a price I pay
Somebody show me the way... somebody show me the way

(Rakaa Iriscience)
The moon tagged the sun in, love to be alive
Feet hit the ground running, butterflies in my stomach
Like I'm anxious trying to get it, trying to learn a lot from it
On a planet in regression in a loft at the summit
Air is much clearer, catch me on the high road
Some fight to live, others settle for survival
It's your world, you can write the line you live your life on
It's heavy but you're strong, just hold on until that light dawns
It's starting now, pardon me -- we're partying
Escalating, redefining the state of the art again
Celebrating, elevators open up to secret floors
Different rules and secret laws from the roof you'll see the stars
Only fear boredom in a world of raw materials
Excited by potential (yep), inspired by adventure (yep)
Calculated circles circumference and radius
The only cats that float without a float through the parade is us

(Evidence)
It's routine by the beach I rise
First up, I hit the weed then I bleach my eyes
Then it's, to the drum machine to speak my mind
Tracks like fitted hats, pick a beat my size (Go!)

(Rakaa Iriscience)
Energizing on the darkest streets I shine
Saw the light up on the mountain to the peak I climbed
Breathtaking new perspectives on the life I grind
First tear of joy fell looking like I'm crying -- for a just a moment

(Evidence)
The feeling of being content
(What's that?) Not needing a dollar or a cent
(Yeah yeah...) I smiled for my momma 'cause she's proud
(True...) The studio, my headphones loud

(Rakaa Iriscience)
(Yeah) Bridge builders will connect these crowds
Dedicated on my honor, you can check these vows
That's purpose, power to make the powerful nervous
Hard work ain't easy but easy usually ain't worth it
They say...