[Quid & (A Distant Relic)]
The mind is a terrible thing to waste (time, as well)
I've been trying to remind myself
That as long as I keep writing these songs and pushing on
Doing the best I can, I'll never stand in the wrong
(The mind is a terrible thing to waste) time, as well
(I've been trying to remind myself)
(That as long as I keep writing these songs and pushing on)
(Doing the best I can, I'll never stand in the wrong)

[Quid]
It's been a long while coming a battle with many demons
To overcome was increasingly chief; an achievement
Needy of an ending, incomplete as the meaning I'd yet discovered
Knew nothing of what was coming but understood there was upturn
On the rise, a surprise! A reinvention of style
So to speak, so I'm here, so I beat the social fear
The anxiety inside of me trying to keep me silent
Realigning my defiance in spite of this heap of ironies
An emcee who couldn't speak to the people would be decidedly
Unacceptable, objectionable 'til finally
I realized my potential penciling my arrival in
The form a revival revitalizing the cycle
Like there wasn't any choice in the matter on my behalf
And it was all vital, final decision; I was all in
And for the long haul; this rap thing wasn't a phase
It was and is who I am I still got something to say 'cause

[Quid & (A Distant Relic)]
The mind is a terrible thing to waste (time, as well)
I've been trying to remind myself
That as long as I keep writing these songs and pushing on
Doing the best I can, I'll never stand in the wrong
(The mind is a terrible thing to waste) time, as well
(I've been trying to remind myself)
(That as long as I keep writing these songs and pushing on)
(Doing the best I can, I'll never stand in the wrong)

[A Distant Relic]
The evolution of a dream, aspiration or hope
Can build you up or break you down as the story unfolds
The shape-shifting over time's an unfortunate norm
You best accept the metamorphosis and let it transform
Check the stats: seventy to eighty percent
Of kids who dream to be somebody choose a much different path
And the same amount of people identify themselves as disengaged
Life is short but take the time to wisely find your way
All I wanted was a job behind a microphone
Creating entertainment was the way that I'd feel right at home
Can't support my family messing with the risky industry
But I don't need a payment to administer my ministry
So, A Distant Relic, I'm spitting just for the hell of it
Assuring that the mind of this gentleman keeps developing
And that my purpose is worth it for more than selling
This benevolent relevance elevates me and my mental state

[Quid & (A Distant Relic)]
The mind is a terrible thing to waste (time, as well)
I've been trying to remind myself
That as long as I keep writing these songs and pushing on
Doing the best I can, I'll never stand in the wrong
(The mind is a terrible thing to waste) time, as well
(I've been trying to remind myself)
(That as long as I keep writing these songs and pushing on)
(Doing the best I can, I'll never stand in the wrong)

(The mind is a terrible thing to waste) potential, too
(Still demonstrating how to bend a few because)
The mind is a terrible thing to waste (same as talent)
Face the facts, like fate, the game's imbalanced, and
(The mind is a terrible thing to waste) always was
(Halt the fault and provoke thought because)
The mind is a terrible thing to waste (as is life)
That being said never sacrifice your mind