Paroles de Southtown

Welcome to hard times, back again like it's never been.
For the first time it seems 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 i 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.

(x2)
Here in the southtown you know that kid don't play.
Put it down on 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 old song.
Father fill my cup, give me strength to power up.
A life to shine, you're the diamond in this rough.

(x2)
Here in the southtown you know that kid don't play.
Put it down on 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.

It ain't got to be like this
Don't wanna throw up my fist, it ain't got to be like this
Don't wanna throw up my fist, i must resist
Don't wanna throw up my fist, it ain't got to be like this
Don't wanna throw up my fist, i must resist
Don't wanna throw up my fist, it ain't got to be like this
Don't wanna throw up my fist, i must resist

It ain't got to be ! (like this!)
It ain't got to be ! (like this!)
It ain't got to be ! (like this!)
It ain't got to be ! (like this!)

Life isn't got to be like this !
Life isn't got to be like this !
Life isn't got to be like this !
Life isn't got to be like this !

Here in the southtown !
Like this !

(x2)
Here in the southtown you know that kid don't play.
Put it down on 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.
Here in the southtown you know that kid don't play.
Put it down on 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.
Here in the southtown.