Southtown - P.O.D.

Welcome to hard times 
Back again like its never been for the first time 
It seem 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 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 
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 

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 it's the same o' song 
father fill my cup give me strength to power up 
a life to shine your the diamond in this rough 

It ain't gots to be like this 
Don't wanna throw up my fist 
Don't wanna be like this 
Don't wanna throw up my fist 
I must resist 
It ain't gots to be like this 

Chorus