Southtown

Welcome to hard times, back again like it's never been For the first time it seem to mess with my head When I realize what it takes, can I relate With 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 it's easier said than done Can I rise above anything that gets in my way? Like words you say, you let your tongue get loose And when push comes to shove, I'm not used to walking away I keep on looking up, because these times are getting tough Tomorrow's gone and it's the same o' 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 gots to be like this Don't wanna throw up my fist Don't wanna be like this Don't wanna throw up my fist I must resist 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