To all my killers and my hundred dollar billers

To emo kids that got too many feelings



He held the register open while he counted her change

I was next in line which meant I was invisible

From where I stood I could see that the till was full

He didn't look the type to play superhero

So I stepped forth and paid for my cigarettes

Crept out the stores front door to chase a little breath

Fangles in my head, shake the song off

Another manic Monday night, its gonna be a long walk



A car pulled up, a fixed up cutlass

A woman and a child climbed out and left it running

They went inside of the deli, placed an order

With the extra dollar fifty bottled water cuz the daughters picky

When they came out mommy gave me a glance

That said man can love an angel but he's got to take the chance

Already knew the deal, I lit one up and walk

So they got back in the oldsmobile, belted up, and took off



Thug love on the corner by the walgreens

Lookin at me like I'm just another square saltine

As I get closer I notice that they showin each other sketches

Out of their notebooks, reminded me of my old roots



I walk pass with a nod and a reminisce

Swear to god hip hop and comic books was my genesis

Respect the life and the fashions of the children

It's the only culture I've got, exactly what we've been buildin



All of a sudden I'm in front of some man

No he's a youngin but he's got a gun in his hand

He looks fifteen, he looks frantic, no he looks afraid

Immediately apprehensive til I heard him say

"Do you want this It's not mine I promise

I found it on my block in between a couple garages

Didn't wanna leave it for a child to stumble over

I don't even know how to