Illy - On the Bus lyrics

(Yo) yeah, I'm talking way back
Like way, way, way back
(Illy Illy, M-Phizzle on the track)
Like way back
(Illy Illy, M-Phizzle on the track)

Man, I was on the bus
With a Discman in my hand
Banging Biggie with a bottle of
Passion pop in the backpack
Ciggies in the pockets
Penning raps thinking, 'damn
When I’m big enough to rock it
I’ma rock it till wheels fall of it', yup
High school finished, every night
We were getting blazed
One by one rocking p-plates
Cruising to the j's
At the time never crossed our mind
That those were the days
Weekday benders man, weekends were the same


Found freedom on the road
Found money in the sofa wasn't much
So a six pack would wanna tide me over
Probably get a slab sorted if
We pooled it all together
Still be on the beach at
Midnight depending on the weather
As much time as forever
The shared times brought us together
The same times make the ties hard to sever
And I honestly couldn't ask for better
Memories except for parts that I
Can’t remember but fuck it
Twenty going on twenty
Forever young at heart
Didn't matter, whether parks
Or the studio or bars
Man I was right there, look again here we are
Seems like I blink once and a lifetime past
And now old mates are turning new leaves
And killing it from worksites
To corporate life, i’m living a movie
Like 8 mile, nah Billy Madison of Uni
With exams in a few weeks
I’d settle with a few c's
But that’s the life I chose
I opted for the scenic road
And left the highway alone
I guess I’m learning as I go, these the ropes
Feeling right at home with being
The oldest kid I know

I’m trippin' like that was just the other day
It couldn't be that long ago, shit
There’s no way
I wonder what my younger self would
Look at me and say
Yeah you're doing all right
But I’m happy on the bus
I never really noticed till
The whole scene changed
Everybody’s tied down, I wanna fly away
There’s no need to wonder what
The younger me would say
You can keep your obligations
I’m happy on the bus

And pretty girls, god bless ‘em, no question
I kept ‘em close, letter passing in class
If I slept through lessons
Shared notes, never good with the parents
The bloodshot eyes didn’t make
For good first impressions
Don't wanna think of the
Prepaid credit I spent
On text messages I’m amazed by the lengths
That I went to impress ‘em rarely committed
Never fully in ‘em when I was
Barely listened when they'd call
To call it off was already onto the next
Broke a couple hearts
And regret to this day
But I guess that’s the way that it goes
And go it did man, round and back
'Til that one came along that
Made my heart collapse
It's bittersweet when you catch it
Like sunshine in winter, shit
I thought I was pimpin' with
A futon and dimmer switch
But that’s how it was, no one knew different
Fun loving sinners just young
Dumb and innocent, now
My mates putting wedding rings
On their girls fingers down for the count
Babies in the world with ‘em
And I’m still up at eight
Pushing through a whirlwind of
Strong mixes, scar tissue, cheap rack
And fast women
And it’s a ride that I don't want to get off
But, I don't wanna be the last
To leave when it all stops
Shit, I guess change is the fact of life
Have a tough time tryin' to balance my
Age and what I’m acting like

I’m trippin' like that was just the other day
It couldn't be that long ago, shit
There’s no way
I wonder what my younger self would
Look at me and say
Yeah, you're doin' all right
But I’m happy on the bus
I never really noticed till
The whole scene changed
Everybody’s tied down, I wanna fly away
There’s no need to wonder what
The younger me would say
You can keep your obligations
I’m happy on the bus

Yeah and everybody’s gettin' serious
And I don't think I’m ready yet
Not sure if I’ll ever be
Wouldn't put a heavy bet on it
Wouldn't promise anybody that I care about
That I’m prepared to cut my hair
Or wash my mouth out
Shit, I don't use alarm clocks
Can’t cook, can’t clean, can’t read stocks
Can’t keep watch
Of my health, and my finances are a mess
But, I still feel happy as it gets
And if I’m honest, it’s all good
Shit I got high hopes for the future
I’d be long gone if I hit it like we used to
Been over clubbing, not really missing much
In that regard
I guess it’s just getting older sucks
It’s a tough pill to swallow but
No kicking up a fuss
But, I guess it's kinda dope
How full circle shit comes
'Cause, these new adventures keep
Me interested as fuck
And if some other kids turn to
Bang biggie on the bus
So thanks for the memories
I hate to say goodbye
But all good things come to an end
We’ll meet again somewhere in the next life
Fingers crossed next ride
I’ll be able to savour it
Before it’s in hindsight
And that’s word to the kids
In a sprint to be grownups
My only advice would be live for the moment
You got a whole life to get it right
For now it’s Life After Death
Or Ready To Die, you decide

I’m trippin' like that was just the other day
It couldn't be that long ago, shit
There’s no way
I wonder what my younger self would
Look at me and say
Yeah you're doing all right
But I’m happy on the bus
I never really noticed till
The whole scene changed
Everybody’s tied down, I wanna fly away
There’s no need to wonder what
The younger me would say
You can keep your obligations
I’m happy on the bus
I’m trippin' like that was just the other day
It couldn't be that long ago, shit
There’s no way
I wonder what my younger self would
Look at me and say
Yeah you're doing all right
But I’m happy on the bus
I never really noticed till
The whole scene changed
Everybody’s tied down, I wanna fly away
There’s no need to wonder what
The younger me would say
You can keep your obligations
I’m happy on the bus