Welcome to hard times

For the fiirst time

It seems to mess with my head

Now when I realize what it takes

Can I relate

To whatever but never will it drive me to hate

Could be the next guy that you take before I wake

Now I lay me down to sleep, eyes tight when I pray

This here is real life, circumstances make you think

Should I be counting my blessings?

The next second my eyes blink



Here in the Southtown, you know that kid don't play

Put it down in the streets, will I see another day

If I make it back this time, gots to hold what is mine

And thank God that I made it alive



One love, its easier said than done

Can I rise above everything that comes my way?

Like words you say

You let your tongue get loose

But when push comes to shove, not used to walking away

I keep on looking up, cause these times, they getting tough

Tomorrow's gone, and its the same old song

Father fill my cup, give me strength to power up

A life to shine, you're the diamond in this rough



IT AIN'T GOT TO BE LIKE THIS