Southtown lyrics

[Verse 1]

Welcome to hard times

Back again like its 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 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?

[Chorus]

Here in the Southtown, hey you know that kids 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

Here in the Southtown, hey you know that kids 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

[Verse 2]

One love, its easier said than done

Can I rise above everything that's in 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

[Chorus]

Here in the Southtown, hey you know that kids 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

Here in the Southtown, hey you know that kids 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

[Bridge]

Don't wanna throw up my fist, ain't gots to be like this

Don't wanna throw up my fist, I must resist

Don't wanna throw up my fist, I must resist

Don't wanna throw up my fist, I must resist

Don't wanna throw up my fist, I must resist

It ain't gots to be (Like this)

It ain't gots to be (Like this)

It ain't gots to be (Like this)

It ain't gots to be (Like this)

Like this, ain't gots to be like this (Like this)

Like this, ain't gots to be like this (Like this)

Like this, ain't gots to be like this (Like this)

Like this, ain't gots to be, like, this (Here in the Southtown!)

Like this

[Chorus]

Here in the Southtown, hey you know that kids 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

Here in the Southtown, you know that kids 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

[Outro]

Here in the Southtown

• Artist:P.O.D.
• Album:The Fundamental Elements of Southtown (1999)