p.o.d. - southtown lyrics

welcome to hard times, back again like it's never been.
for the first time it seems to mess with my head.
when i realize what it takes, can i relate.
with whatever, but never will it drive me to hate.
could i 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.

here in the southtown you know that kid don't play.
put it down on 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 kid don't play.
put it down on 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.

one love it's easier said than done.
can i rise above anything that gets in my way?
like words you say, you let your tongue get loose.
and when push comes to shove, i'm not used to walking away.
i keep on looking up, because these times are getting tough. tomorrow's gone and its the same o' song.
father fill my cup, give me strength to power up.
a life to shine, you're the diamond in this rough.

here in the southtown you know that kid don't play.
put it down on 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.

it ain't gots to be like.
don't wanna throw up my fist.
don't wanna be like this.
don't wanna throw u my fist.
i must resist.

here in the southtown you know that kid don't play.
put it down on 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.