Hard Knock Life (For a Homie Like Me)

We came a long way from the angry times Where the hate don’t slide but the fade on sight Could you pay the price if it cost your life It’s hard knock life for a homie like me Blow trees by the O U N C E Slow breeze in my soul from the smoke I breathe I feel like a dragon while dragging the spliff Honestly can I get higher than this I’m elevated making creations Taking my time but you testing my patience Walking the line guess I’ll do it for Cash Talking my mind, you talk out of yo ass That’s not the type of gas that a homie need How you move fast if your tank on E How’d he do that, why you asking me Gotta prove that it ain’t bout your speed Slow this flow down so you hear what I’m saying I’m all alone now it’s just me and my pain I’m wondering how I got caught in the rain The thunder is loud someone turn down the gain But we good though, I’m making waves like a sumo who just belly-flopped and made the planet rock Now the damage done, will you stand or run Are you having fun or will you point the gun straight at my soul My body on the road And the pavement cold Someone save me whoa A woke mufucka' still living in a dream where the angels sing and the demons sleep Swear they never make a peep, they too deep in sleep Prolly counting sheep You can count on me like 123 456 If you don’t f*ck with me you on some lame ass shit We came a long way from the angry times Where the hate don’t slide but the fade on sight Could you pay the price if it cost your life It’s hard knock life for a homie like me