Memory Lane

Growing up I had to venture the cold Fighting for my life I'm keeping my soul Won't let my body be under control As I'm putting my toes in the thick of the road Had to go better emotions When I was sinking deep in oceans Put my foot up on the pave, mental never break Level number nine, go and penetrate 'Member the days I was hitting cane Sipping more ounces of Hennessey Lost in my mind as I ran away From every decision conflicted The rags or the riches Which way will I go and take Facing endeavors I'll never wait Picking up my pace its ondeley Hey Gotta keep moving to elevate Destined for greatness I know my fate Giving my all to communities Focused on living not eulogies Most of my brothers are dead and gon' Most of my sisters without a home Son or a daughter they had to hold So tell me the reason we have to go Tell me the reason we have to go Do we have to go Tell me the reason we have to go Do we have to go Black independence we oughta show Building each other up every day Giving our children more room to grow So they can propel with a final say Living each day out entirely Know that present conditions are tiring Turning these dreams to reality Passing these lanes full of memories Searching for treasure beyond the sea Know that there's beauty in all you see Maybe this life is a movie scene Direct your perception and become free Most of my brothers are dead and gon' Most of my sisters without a home Son or a daughter they had to hold So tell me the reason we have to go Gotta keep moving to elevate Destined for greatness I know my fate Giving my all to communities Focused on living not eulogies Most of my brothers are dead and gon' Most of my sisters without a home Son or a daughter they had to hold So tell me the reason we have to go