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The Streets
Walking home hearing gunshots in the background
These streets are a battleground
For any kid just trying to go to school
To prevent himself from becoming a fool
But what can you do?
You're no better, you're stealing too
Stealing from purses
Slurring curses
Breaking momma's heart
Since you going to the pen, after robbing the local mart
But what can you do?
You're shooting up needles too
With marks all over your arm
Knowing it causes severe harm
But whatever gives you a fix
Or makes your mind do tricks
But what can you do?
You're getting shot at too
And bullets shoot straight, never see color
So say goodbye to your father, mother, sister, and brother
Next time, they'll see you, you'll be in the your best clothes
Too bad you'll be dead, when your family sees those
But what can you do?
You're on the street too
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