25 to Life
Verse 1:
Down fifth avenue just around the corner
There was a little boy deep in tears for his Momma
I walk up to him ask, little boy what's the problem
He said his Dad hit his Mom now she in a coma
Really pissed, then I ask, what's your name king
Bruce Clark Wayne, that's what he told me
I could have sworn the little kid was just kidding
But then he looked at me, then I saw the missing pieces
See Momma always in the house always worrisome
And Daddy never was around, always frolicsome
He beat thе Wayne outta her left hеr really bruised
He say he a superman but Clark can't choose
Clark can't choose what he really wants in life
I got you, is what he said to get his wife
But he don't got her, only time he touch her
Is when he lays his hands on her, he's a monster
This young king crying in the corner scarred for life
Because he done seen crazy things with his very eyes (uh)
Abused becomes abuser, now he trapped in his mind
For 25 to life
Hook (APV):
Calling on You Father
Only You can set me free
Your love will take me higher
There's a purpose I believe
Calling on You Father
Only You can set me free
Your love will take me higher
There's a purpose I believe
Verse 2 (Vemor):
Hey Bruce I know I been a monster
I been a slave and this alcohol been the master
Everyday I talk to myself that I must stop
In the beginning, my intentions were really pure
But my past transgressions got me living in fear
But I don't believe in no karma
Lay my hands on your Momma whenever I got insecure
All my life that is the way I learnt to be a man
But on my life I really tried to be a better man
In your life I should have been there when I had the chance
But if you're hating me for life then I totally understand
You're 25 and I recognize those eye
Pls don't walk in my old shoes get your own size
I was a weak man and I thought that I was wise
You're grown now with your own wings because time flies
Oh God!! I gave you those scars?
Charged with battery so they put me behind bars
I really hope you get ahead like a coin toss
I'm sorry and I mean it with every time pass
Interlude (Nina Simmons):
And at this crucial time in our lives
When everything is so desperate
When everyday is a matter of survival
I don't think you can help but be involved
Young people black and white know this and so
That is why they're so involved in politics
We will shape and mold this country
Or it will not molded and shaped at all
Hook (APV):
Calling on You Father
Only You can set me free
Your love will take me higher
There's a purpose I believe
Calling on You Father
Only You can set me free
Your love will take me higher
There's a purpose I believe