[Verse 1:] January 3, 1986 Busting out for the fix Took my first steps No clue at how physical life gets Round uptown Calio projects Whole life stopped when my daddy got popped One head shot he was dead on the spot Now I’m running around with my stomach in knots Knowing memories is all I got
[Hook:] Ohh nobody knows about the struggling I been through That’s why I hustle like I do I gotta provide for my people Yeah And nigga I done worked too hard I done came too far to loose Can’t stay still gotta stay on the move Leave everyday with a point to prove
[Chorus: 2x]
[Verse 2:] Mama jumped ship Hoping shit gone change Now I’m A-Town bound nigga down for the grain I’m feeling like I’m loosing my sane Cause nigga’s round me been using cocaine Now my dreams of fortune and fame won’t be slain Just gotta except that I’m on the road that was chose from above Nigga love is pain
[Hook] [Chorus: 2x]
[Verse 3:] I go and know you been waiting for a long time Shorty keep a strong grind Never give up the sun don’t shine See I’m where I belong now yeah ? Cause if the shit hits the fan and times get hectic I’ll fall to my knees and thank god that I’m blessed with The strength to hold on and deliver the message So…