RIP Benny

[Hook: MayDay]
I’ve been thinking about it lately
Wish that it didn’t have to be this way
So many moments and memories
Now they’re gone and you’ve faded away
You’ve faded away
But in my heart you’ll always be there
In my heart you’ll always stay

[Verse 1: MayDay]
My friend Benny, rest in peace bro
I always looked up to you
You were the example of what I had to do
Always putting shit on the side
And not worrying about the haters
You overcame the problems
That no one could have ever made it through
Your struggles were over my head
You were raised by your Godmother
Cause your parents were dead
When you were ten someone pulled out a knife
Put it to your throat
Stole the five cents you had in your pocket
And stole your jacket
The one your mama got you for Christmas one year
It was too big on you
So you cut the sleeves
You came that night and ran into your room
Your Godmother asked you what was wrong
You said it was just school
And then as you grew up
You learned that you were so poor
That sometimes you had to steal bread from the lunchroom
Them other kids laughed at you
Cause your shoes were torn
Had so many holes in them
That they could see your big toe
You would go home and cry up in your room
And that's when you started dealing drugs
Only thirteen years old
But you already knew enough
Pills, cocaine, and pot all up in a bag
You were doing so well
Sold all them bags
Starting piling up the cash
Green became your favorite color
And drugs became your favorite path
Godmother kept asking you where you getting your money
You told her they raised your pay at the grocery store
She said ok but she didn't believe a single word
You were on top of your game
By fifteen you were on top of the world
But then one incident almost destroyed all of your hope
One day while you were selling some dope
An asshole said he wanted some more
You told him that you'd have to double the price
So he put a gun up to your head
And you told him you'd give it to him
He stole it from your pocket
And then shot you twice in the stomach
You were on the ground, eyes closing
Breathing deep, thinking that this is it
That you won't get to see
What your future will be like
Or whether you'd graduate

[Hook: MayDay]
I’ve been thinking about it lately
Wish that it didn’t have to be this way
So many moments and memories
Now they’re gone and you’ve faded away
You’ve faded away
But in my heart you’ll always be there
In my heart you’ll always stay

[Verse 2: MayDay]
And blood was pouring out
And you had your hand on your stomach
Trying to scream out for help
But you couldn't say nothing
It was so dark outside by that alley
That no one would have found you
But by a blessing a man was passing by
And saw you on the ground
Started yelling for help and called the ambulance
They came just in time
Or else you would of been gone
The doctors sewed you up
And told you it was a miracle you were found
That's when you stopped dealing and focused on school
Your music was the only thing that saved you
You were making beats and getting them out there
You was my homie, the only person I could trust
You had my back and I had yours
I was there the day that your wife gave birth
I was the Godfather of your precious boy
You held him in your arms and saw the love and joy
You taught me how to be a better person
Taught me that I can move on from my mistakes
I hope that you know that I still leave bits of my lyrics on your grave
I'll never forget the day you were shot in the head as
You was walking out of the studio
And gun shots were heard
That's when one of them went right through your skull
I got the phone call that you were in the hospital at 1 am
Drive 120 miles per hour to make it there
But once I got there the doctors told me I couldn't go in
I screamed, "let me see him, get the hell out of my way"
That's when your wife walked over crying
Telling me it was too late
After all the shit we went through how could this be it
All those memories only for this
And your funeral was the biggest I've ever seen
Everyone in the community came and cried
We all held each other
And talked about your life
About how we miss you
And need you around
Know that the son of a bitch who shot you
Killed himself in his cell
I speak to your wife
Know that she's doing alright
And your son is growing up to be a gentleman
He's been getting straight A's
Performed at his high school talent show and won first place
I hope you know that we all still think of you
You're somewhere up in the sky
I know you're right by the light
This one's for you, rest in peace Benny
Thanks for being one hell of an amazing guy

[Hook: MayDay]
I’ve been thinking about it lately
Wish that it didn’t have to be this way
So many moments and memories
Now they’re gone and you’ve faded away
You’ve faded away
But in my heart you’ll always be there
In my heart you’ll always stay