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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Guru
Guru
Vocals
Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones
Sampled Artist
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Keith Elam
Keith Elam
Songwriter
Chris Martin
Chris Martin
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Eddie Sancho
Eddie Sancho
Engineer
DJ Premier
DJ Premier
Producer
Tony Dawsey
Tony Dawsey
Mastering Engineer
Guru
Guru
Producer
David Carpenter
David Carpenter
Assistant Engineer
Joe Quinde
Joe Quinde
Assistant Engineer
Luc Allen
Luc Allen
Assistant Engineer
Luis Tineo
Luis Tineo
Assistant Engineer
Max Vargus
Max Vargus
Assistant Engineer

Lyrics

Now here's a funky introduction
It's Alongwaytogo, when you don't know where you're goin'
You don't know where you're goin' when you're lost (Lost)
It's Alongwaytogo, when you don't know where you're goin'
You don't know where you're goin' when you're lost (Lost)
What you need is more direction and get yourself some protection
I thought by now that you have learned your lesson
I'm stressin' points and slammin' all joints you call the real shit
Correct shit, you know the busta way you feel shit
Baby, I still don't think you understand
You lose the game, we get more props than Dan-Rather
And it don't matter 'cause when you flinch, you're weak
So I'ma step just to speak about the counterfeit, unlegit type of people
Those cellophane ones, the ones that you can see through
It's poetic justice 'cause I'm mad with a pact
So precise, my insight will take flight in the night
And in the daytime, 'cause I don't come up with corny rhymes
I'm too devoted to the concept of gettin' mine
So here's the deal like Shaquille O'Neal
If you don't know what you're doing, how the hell can you be real?
How far must you go to gain respect? Umm
How far must you go to gain respect? Umm
Now in '93, realistically, you should be
Well aware of all the evils out there
It's like a jungle sometimes
You get the message?
You got to rumble sometimes, it's gettin' hectic
Emotions run deep, as times run out
Solutions, it's time to find some out
So according to me, suckers are barred
From obstructing my discussion 'cause I rhyme too hard
You take a wiff like a spliff here, like some fresh air
I came to claim shit this year (This year)
So take a stroll down the walkway, or hallway, or runway
Fuck with us, kid, you'll pay
I slay and yo, I'm still on the expressway
I kick my essay, then you know we don't play
So pray down on your knees, G
'Cause it's the best way, yes, the best way, 'cause
It's Alongwaytogo, when you don't know where you're goin'
You don't know where you're goin' when you're lost (Lost)
It's Alongwaytogo, when you don't know where you're goin'
You don't know where you're goin' when you're lost (Lost)
How far must you go to gain respect? Umm
How far must you go to gain respect? Umm
There's a large amount of wack crews
For them, I got bad news
Time to pay your dues, you fools
I'm like express mail, with the script that hits
Like the third rail, when I shock the spot, it's hot
From the rays of the sun
Original one the prophet sent to become
A law giver, 'cause you shiver when I quiz ya
All about the real necessities of life
All about the game and all about the name
G to the A to the N to the G Starr
We know who we are, but do you know who you are?
You go down there looking for justice, that's what you find: just us
It's Alongwaytogo, when you don't know where you're goin'
You don't know where you're goin' when you're lost (Lost)
It's Alongwaytogo, when you don't know where you're goin'
You don't know where you're goin' when you're lost (Lost)
It's Alongwaytogo, when you don't know where you're goin'
You don't know where you're goin' when you're lost (Lost)
It's Alongwaytogo, when you don't know where you're goin'
You don't know where you're goin' when you're lost (Lost)
How far must you go to gain respect? Umm
How far must you go to gain respect? Umm
How far must you go to gain respect? Umm
How far must you go to gain respect? Umm
Written by: Chris Martin, Keith Elam
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