Marathon
Connor Price Lyrics


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Yeah, wooh
This a marathon it's not a hundred meters, yeah
Play my cards right, I ain't bluffing either, yeah
Always wear a smile like I'm Justin Bieber
Barry Bonds with the hits, I ain't ever had to touch a needle, woah
But I move the needle, woah
If I do not like the song then I don't do the feature, no
Levitating on the beat I call that Dua Lipa, woah
Circle tight I do what I gotta do to keep 'em close
Yeah
Pick up the pace
I keep it going no foot on the brake
Ain't no one get in my lane
Just gimme the time and gimme the place
Taking a name and no one can stop me
I ain't afraid, I'm going in Rocky
And it's a shame they all wanna copy
But ain't no way that none can top me, look
This a marathon it's not 100 meters
Play my cards right I ain't bluffing either
Always wear a smile like I'm Justin Bieber
I might be here for a while had to run the meter
Ay, I could count the people that I trust on like one hand
Always throwing shade so ain't no way I get a suntan
This is not no movie shooting shots like it's Sundance
But nothing come through to me the gun jammed I guess, wait woah
I'm the one, take notes
Sacrifice supposed to hurt just do the work, lay low
Warming up, J Cole
Bout to blow, Waco
I've been serving sentences behind the bars, case closed
And I don't wait for what the verdict is
I ain't worrying, even if I fail nothings permanent
So let me spell this out for you if you ain't sure of it
Gotta turn a L into earning that's what learning is
This a marathon it's not 100 meters
Play my cards right I ain't bluffing either
Always wear a smile like I'm Justin Bieber
I might be here for a while had to run the meter
This a marathon it's not 100 meters
Play my cards right I ain't bluffing either




Always wear a smile like I'm Justin Bieber
4Korners with the hits I ain't ever had to

Overall Meaning

In "Marathon" by Connor Price, the singer speaks about his dedication to his work and the hardships that come with it. He compares his approach to life to a marathon, not something that can be accomplished in a quick sprint. He mentions playing his cards right, not bluffing as he leads a life full of hard work and determination. Price also references baseball player, Barry Bonds' success without ever needing to use steroids to enhance his performance. He speaks about being the driving force behind music collaborations, he levitates on the beat and is known for keeping his circle tight. Price is aware of his talent and is confident that no one can match his abilities.


Price also talks about his past experiences, his trust issues and the difficulties he has faced in life. He acknowledges those who throw shade at him, knowing it will not affect his success, and compares this to a Sundance movie where he is taking shots despite the obstacles in his path. Price emphasizes the importance of sacrifice and hard work and tells listeners that he is here to stay for a while because he had to "run the meter."


In conclusion, "Marathon" is an uplifting song about determination, hard work, and confidence. It conveys the message that life is not a sprint, instead, it is a marathon, where we must keep pushing forward despite the obstacles we face.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, wooh
Expressing excitement


This a marathon it's not a hundred meters, yeah
Achieving success requires continuous effort and patience


Play my cards right, I ain't bluffing either, yeah
Making smart decisions and being confident


Always wear a smile like I'm Justin Bieber
Staying positive and happy


Barry Bonds with the hits, I ain't ever had to touch a needle, woah
Achieving greatness through natural talent and hard work


But I move the needle, woah
Making an impact and changing things


If I do not like the song then I don't do the feature, no
Being selective and true to oneself


Levitating on the beat I call that Dua Lipa, woah
Making the music feel magical and uplifting


Circle tight I do what I gotta do to keep 'em close
Staying loyal and surrounding oneself with trusted people


Pick up the pace
Working hard and moving forward


I keep it going no foot on the brake
Not slowing down or giving up


Ain't no one get in my lane
Focusing on one's own path and goals


Just gimme the time and gimme the place
Being ready to seize opportunities


Taking a name and no one can stop me
Becoming successful and not letting anyone hold you back


I ain't afraid, I'm going in Rocky
Fearlessly pursuing success like the movie character Rocky


And it's a shame they all wanna copy
Being an inspiration to others


But ain't no way that none can top me, look
Being confident in one's abilities and potential


I might be here for a while had to run the meter
Being in it for the long haul and putting in the work


Ay, I could count the people that I trust on like one hand
Being cautious and selective with who to trust


Always throwing shade so ain't no way I get a suntan
Facing criticism and negativity


This is not no movie shooting shots like it's Sundance
Real-life struggles and obstacles


But nothing come through to me the gun jammed I guess, wait woah
Overcoming obstacles and not losing hope


I'm the one, take notes
Being the one who stands out and inspires others


Sacrifice supposed to hurt just do the work, lay low
Accepting that hard work requires sacrifice and humility


Warming up, J Cole
Getting ready for success like the rapper J Cole


Bout to blow, Waco
About to become successful like the city of Waco, Texas


I've been serving sentences behind the bars, case closed
Overcoming past struggles and moving forward


And I don't wait for what the verdict is
Not caring about others' opinions or judgments


I ain't worrying, even if I fail nothings permanent
Not being afraid to fail and knowing that failure is temporary


So let me spell this out for you if you ain't sure of it
Making sure that everyone understands the message


Gotta turn a L into earning that's what learning is
Learning from failures and turning them into opportunities


4Korners with the hits I ain't ever had to
Collaborating with successful people and becoming successful oneself




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Connor Price

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Comments from YouTube:

@LukeTheSchoolBoy

“Gotta turn an L into earning that’s what learning is.” 🔥

@skylerkelsey3684

That’s what I love about Connor’s songs, he writes smart lyrics and puts a fire beat behind them

@bluvibesmusic

Wordplay is a fail I understand what he went for but it doesn't make sense

@Spheriment

@@bluvibesmusic u just hating tbh i saw ur other comment on buddy

@bluvibesmusic

@@Spheriment ok and? I mean he makes good music but some of his bars don't work and he literally uses the same flow on every beat..... Sure I'm hating but I won't lie he has his own sound even if he just recycles his flow process

@fullblastrecognize8480

@@bluvibesmusic What? Am black and been listening to hiphop for decades. This white boy is certified rapper...he is not just better than most,.he is beyond, in a class of his own. He does not recycle his flow, he is very versatile and changes pace and flow in a way to suggest he is master in this game. The line "change L into earning, thats what learning is", thats an eternal line from a beat-making-rapper-poet. You dont understand it coz you are lazy and have ZERO taste.

Conner, you the next big thing.

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@Shin-bc2oj

"Gotta turn an L into EARNING that's what LEARNING is"
Oh my Lord, thatsa bar 🔥 🔥 🔥

@ConnorPrice_

🙏

@georgelazurenko2715

Yo im second to reply, 1st is connor himself

@Fire-486

@@georgelazurenko2715it’s been a year…

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