Aesop Rock
Go Hard
[Intro]
Oh snap, this beat is too hard bro

[Verse 1]
I take lots of risks, I take shots and miss
Yet I'm not known for incompetence
In fact, it is quite the opposite
I shout out "Present" for that five percent and face consequence to build confidence
And I'm bound to fall but I'm bound to rise
It's just Father God in my entourage
I'm like Maharajas
Radio & mags won't plug the God but can't plug the Gaza
Lowering the bar, then wonder why they are none the wiser
Never mind the fact that it's nothing like an act
So I don't rehеarse, I'm like Samson in revеrse
I'm 'Boy Sand, main man to the introverts
I go hard

[Verse 2]
Don't follow me online
I gave energy to that bull' for a long time
Every morning, I ignore warnings of all kinds
So if you're looking for the norm, you've got the wrong guy
If you're looking for a fad, you've got the wrong lad
And if you're looking for the same, you caught the wrong train
If you're looking for a hack, I'll never write back
But if you're looking for the champ, you found the right chap
And if you're looking for the Aes', you're in the right place
He's the producer of the tracks, so you're on the right track
In fact, if you have any taste, you'll make a screwface
From flavor you could never squeeze into your spice rack
I'm safe in any space that I presently take up and I prefer to live the dream rather than wake up
So when you pat me on the head, you better say "Duck"
I go hard
[Chorus]
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[Verse 3]
I soak in sun and breathe out sky
"Boy Sand's in the building", nah, I much prefer to be outside
I have an inquiry in mind for the rookies and veterans
Ladies and gentlemen, what other guy you know's 6'5, not at all menacing?
As well versed in indigenous medicine?
Been awhile, learned a couple things 'bout life in general
Been around, used to never wear jeans, jeans fit better now
Raving and ranting, I'm like Fred Hampton chewing on rattlesnake plantain
In other words, I go hard

[Verse 4]
I'm not scared to cry, I'm not scared to die
I'm not scared of heights but I'm scared of try, and I'm scared of can't, and I'm scared of might, that's right
I can not stand breathing air that's not rarified
I like my media rare
I don't like anything medium-rare or fried, bear in mind
I tried the other side and I couldn't bear it, left me with a barren mind
Said goodbye
Praise divine that this brain of mine is on, rain or shine
Keep that matter under mind, I will not be undermined
Write this down, then underline
I go hard
[Chorus]
The G, the O, the H, the A, the R, the D
The G, the O, the H, the A, the R, the D
The G, the O, the H, the A, the R, the D
The G, the O, the H, the A, the R, the D

[Verse 5]
One more thing, some more string, theory
Freshly matured, fresh chimichurri
Pets might leave cemeteries, would-be priests might leave seminary
I am my own judge and jury, what luxury
Without knowledge of the self, there is nothing more dreary than the universe of the 21st century
So, I do not worry
It is not at all necessary, I am back off of meat and dairy
Think I might do it 'til I'm dead and buried
I'm not here to monitor the commentary
I don't have time for the Tom & Jerry
Much to the contrary, I go hard

[Verse 6]
Harder still, I'm hard to kill
I go hard wearing big shoes no one has a chance to fill
I go so hard, Congress tried to pass a bill
It didn't pass, but still
If you ever see me, lay back and chill
Instead of goin' full blast, 'cause I have and will
And I just stopped to smell daffodils
Okay, done, let's have fun
Three's too much on the count of one
Not go hard? On account of what?
That sounds dumb, duh
Otherwise, I'm bored
Let me be straightforward
Let me keep this short, you can rest assured
I go hard
[Chorus]
The G, the O, the H, the A, the R, the D
The G, the O, the H, the A, the R, the D
The G, the O, the H, the A, the R, the D
The G, the O, the H, the A, the R, the D