Southtown (2006 Remaster)

Welcome to hard times, back again like its 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 her 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 it the streets, will I see another day

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

And thank God that I made it alive

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

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

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

And thank God that I made it alive

One love it's easier said than done

Can I rise aboce 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

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

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

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

And thank God that I made it alive

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

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

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

And thank God that I made it alive

It ain't got 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 it the streets, will I see another day

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

And thank God that I made it alive

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

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

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

And thank God that I made it alive