I'Ll Smile 4 U

Stroll through the Illest Empire So much heat feeling like we’re living in the fire But we’re living under fire Tell me how many shots must it take before my loved ones are crying at my own wake Its time for a break from sad eyes I’ve seen grown men cry It hurts to tell a loved one good-bye It’s the same reason why they died Hearts just too full of pride Mothers praying their young’n wont be a victim of a homicide Too many drive-bys blood shed for a block you really can’t call mine Wishing we could turn back time High off of nickels’ and dimes Making moves to boost your grind looking for hope But the hustle got us in a head choke Don’t blame me for acting crazy cause this how the streets made me and you To watch our back and throw bows and cuss Cause you got to be tough when times are rough I know your asking when will enough be enough And truth is I don’t know but this is how it goes down But if I make it out will you smile for me now So many families struggling with poverty I don’t judge cause that use to be me Watching mom come home late Barley any food on our plate So young and life we already hate Praying God bring us something great My clothes were cheap imitates and kids called you on them for being fake Knowing mom bust her ass to provide But all your knock offs you begin to hide Ashamed of what you own I know how you feel I been there too I see mothers walking there kids to school And the walk is far when you cant afford a car Mom hoping one day you’ll be a star I know about being next to poor Your local neighborhood liquor market is your grocery store Wishing you didn’t have to go through that living off of food stamps Cube the neighborhood is a trap but we’ll all be free So smile for you and me Even 2pac said smile for me This isn’t how its always going to be unless you let it be In our different way we’re all a G Cause we’re trying to make it straight legit Whatever your hustle never quit but don’t lose yourself in it Cause you still got a long ways to go Still got a long time to grow Use what you know to get by or you wont survive Remember to always keep your dreams alive Whatever it is just do it and never try The limit is the sky so keep your heads held high And when you come to a hard road just always know nothing can keep you down You’ll be able to come back around So give yourself a chance And I’ll smile for you now JUNE ‘06 B.K.M.jr