Welcome to hard times. Back again. Like its never been. For the first 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. Dont wanna throw up my fist aint got to be like this. dont wanna throw up my fist i must resist. It aint gots to be (like this)