Okay, I remember the High rights, low lefts, even and fades Troops, Lottos, and BKs, those was the Hi-tec spray painted witcha names T-shirts airbrushed that the same Thick herringbone chain, one gold yo' initial Photos, group shots, can you remember? Barry him told his go to the prom and die Didn't lie shot his-self in the with the 4-5 When she disobeyed, had Clayton crazed Just to dog those was the days Fo' the of haters, man crews from all around to get down at True Flavas, bumpin Key Lo Rockin Damage, Cross Colour and While playboys stepped in shows night, tux and Kangol was so cool Fuck them new cars we ridin' old school (old school)
We were so hard Hard to 'Cause even though we were We had to stay No matter what we went It was me and my And that's how it When we were
In 3 months we in Jamestown and Diplomats Played Transformers, G.I. Joe's and Thundercats We was that Before started jackin' jacks For from Red Oaks had folks scared to come through Park after dark, Crown Victorias police unmarked cars Be aware, Wayne Williams was out there, but we ain't Kids was gettin' and ditched out there too busy playin' dare ya touch shorty on the ass, that's a bet Want your Kool-Aid and sugar, smack hands and say "sweat" It's mine now place it in my Louis Vuitton Thump a nigga on his knuckles him say ouch Slouch socks, box Chevy Hot Niss, cut da whole Tha Peace Wit no conscience, broke call 'em non cents No comments, it's Lil' Fate payin' homage to Park
We tryin' so hard Hard to 'Cause even though we were We had to stay No what we went through It was me and my And that's how it we were kids
I had a John but no Silver, no gold or plat I was simply red from the I been holdin' back With two sides to a book I lick stamps and matches And set fires in garbage and cabbage patches A child of the corn been since I was born over barbed wire, clothes got torn Shoes got muddy and my clique turned Wherever I go they they my buddies I brush teeth, brush naps and calm Dreamin' of Cadillacs, wheels and plush seats Cats gold teeth and raps with such beats Macks with no grief and some sacks of green I loaded my cap gun I was ready for action Starin' at beer and a moment to crack one Wanna hang with the big and play with the big toys And be with the people makin' all got damn noise, man
We were so hard Hard to 'Cause even though we were We had to stay No matter what we through It was me and my And how it went we were kids
We tryin' so hard to survive 'Cause even we were young We had to strong No matter what we through It was me and my And how it went we were kids