[Chorus]Just tryin' to breatheJust tryin' to breatheIt's my world 'til it's time to leaveJust tryin' to breatheIt's my world 'til it's time to leaveJust tryin' to breatheIt's my world 'til it's time to leaveJust tryin' to breathe("I'm just tryin' to breathe")[Iriscience]The summer felt like the winter, and I ain't talkin' bout weatherI see a "Cold World" like the GZAIt's a blizzard out here - you holdin', twist upBut don't sneak tobacco in my rizzlaI'm from where they jack cats for their turkish linksSwatch watches, Fila and (?)They took Jordan 1 and 2's right off your feetIf you fought back and warranted you caught more beefThe '80s was so crazy, cats are still afraidof Daryl Gates, the chokehold, crack and gangsI hustled but I made it through a crack in the gameWhile a lot of homies got trapped back in the dayFrom where ugly polution brings a beautiful hazeSunset rays, orange-lavender faseTryin' to keep my chips up and protect my plateBut the police watch every breath I take[Chorus]Just tryin' to breatheIt's my world 'til it's time to leaveJust tryin' to breatheIt's my world 'til it's time to leaveJust tryin' to breatheIt's my world 'til it's time to leaveJust tryin' to breathe("I'm just tryin' to breathe")[Evidence]Yeah, tryin' to live, tryin' to eatI stay up, sometimes it's hard, try to sleepI'm a livewire in a cold worldI'm no liar, just try to bend the truth to girlsSo far doin' my job, gettin' it doneUp before the sun, try to come home before the sunShit repeats, days turn to weeksThe object, try to have doe to show for them beatsI was told the world gets colderColorado air is thin, sold-out in BoulderMuch more in control gettin' olderAnd much music love if you cross the borderOnce the coast is clear we smokefest in hereClouds so thick you can see the glarePeace to reef, we got blessed on the beatWest to East, we share the same air, tryin' to breathe[Chorus]Just tryin' to breatheIt's my world 'til it's time to leaveJust tryin' to breatheIt's my world 'til it's time to leaveJust tryin' to breatheIt's my world 'til it's time to leaveJust tryin' to breathe("I'm just tryin' to breathe")[Evidence]Prepare for the worst, expect the bestHaven't pulled the heat but still wear the vestExpansion Team's like the firm 'til deathThey want last laugh, we want last breathWe all Stereo, T-H-XOn the radio, station gets respectIt's love and war, we accomodate thoseWe could both breathe or step up, you're next to go[Iriscience]Some breath control, watch 'em get exposed at showsA lot of cats are born in studios, it showsI inhale and exhale magical flowsJump off stage, hit the booth to capture the globeAccurate, spectacular thoughI feel like the industry is tryin' to capture my soulI feel like Muhammad goin' at it with JoeFor fresh air we bring it to you live on the road[Chorus]Just tryin' to breatheIt's my world 'til it's time to leaveJust tryin' to breatheIt's my world 'til it's time to leaveJust tryin' to breatheIt's my world 'til it's time to leaveJust tryin' to breathe("I'm just tryin' to breathe")*DJ Babu scratching*