I was born in a city where the streets are now empty
Cause the people are leaving and the crime is plenty
Childhoods faced with a lot of fear, it even got me to the point that now I'm singing here
9000 miles away, and even though I really wanted to stay, it wasn't getting better anyway
People are dying and leaving
Education is a lie
Those who can't get away
Are fighting everyday to survive
People are dying and leaving
Education is a lie
Those who can't get away
Are fighting everyday to survive
Little kids pulling AK's out on streets
Skipping school and robbing others to get something to eat. But a piece of meat is really hard to find and if you Want it you are gonna have to stand in line
Look around and realize