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[Intro]

Now, here's a funky introduction

Now, here's a funky introduction

Now, here's a funky intro—

Now, here's a funky introduction

Now, here's a funky intro— funky introduction

Now, here's a funky introduction

[Chorus: Guru]

It's a long way to go when you don't know where you're going

You don't know where you're going when you're lost

It's a long way to go when you don't know where you're going

You don't know where you're going when you're lost

[Verse 1: Guru]

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 the joints you call the real shit

Correct shit, you know the bust the way you feel shit

Daily, 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 fletch, you're weak

So I'ma step just to speak about the counterfeit, un-legit 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?

[Refrain]

How far must you go to gain respect? Um

How far must you go to gain respect? Um

[Verse 2: Guru]

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 whiff like a spliff here like some fresh air

I came to claim shit this year

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

[Chorus: Guru]

'Cause it's a long way to go when you don't know where you're going

You don't know where you're going when you're lost

It's a long way to go when you don't know where you're going

You don't know where you're going when you're lost

[Refrain]

How far must you go to gain respect? Um

How far must you go to gain respect? Um

[Verse 3: Guru]

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

[Chorus: Guru]

'Cause it's a long way to go when you don't know where you're going

You don't know where you're going when you're lost

It's a long way to go when you don't know where you're going

You don't know where you're going when you're lost

It's a long way to go when you don't know where you're going

You don't know where you're going when you're lost

It's a long way to go when you don't know where you're going

You don't know where you're going when you're lost

[Refrain]

How far must you go to gain respect? Um

How far must you go to gain respect? Um

How far must you go to gain respect? Um

How far must you go to gain respect? Um

[Outro]

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