Welcome to hard times, back again like it's never been
for the first time it seems to mess with my head
So when I realize what it takes, can I relate
With whatever, but never will you 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 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

One love it's easier said than done
can I rise above everything that's 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
tomorrows gone and its the same ol' 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 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

Don't wanna throw up my first, ain't suppose be like this
Don't wanna throw up my fist, I must resist
Don't wanna throw up my first, ain't gots to be like this
Don't wanna throw up my fist, I must resist
Don't wanna throw up my first, ain't gots to be like this
Don't wanna throw up my fist, I must resist
Don't wanna throw up my first, ain't gots to be like this
Don't wanna throw up my fist, I must resist!

It ain't suppose to be!
It ain't suppose to be!
It ain't suppose to be!
It ain't suppose to be!
Life isn't suppose to be like this!
Life isn't suppose to be like this!
Life isn't suppose to be like this!
Life isn't suppose to be like this!
Here in the Southtown!
Like this!

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 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