Do Or Die

(from the upcoming Rock&B album, "The Crush")

verse 1:
It’s late at night
I’m working the street
Suddenly a shot rings out
But it’s got nothin’ to do with me

They pick me up for grand larceny
Then they decide to pin the murder on me
Wrong place wrong time and very convenient
And it’s a pipe dream the judge will be lenient
I did my dirt sonny had to eat
And I wasn’t overt, I tried to be discreet
We were on the edge, I hope you understand
Had to be a man, had to do it for my fam …

Visiting time
An hour with my wife
My crew says we gon’ get you out soon
The D.A.`s saying 25 to life

And all my years seem fading away
All before they even start
And it kills me to see you crying
Tears from your heart
All I can say is …

Chorus:
I know I *bleep*ed up, baby
(mmm mmm mmm) That ain’t a lie
But I did what I had to
It’s do or die (yeah yeah yeah)

I know I *bleep*ed up, baby
(mmm mmm mmm) No word of a lie
But I did what I had to
It’s do or die (yeah yeah yeah)

verse 2:
I’m trying to sleep
But I’ve got to keep
One eye open and one eye closed
With memories I just can’t delete

There ain’t no use in trying to ask God why
You took a chance to live, someday you’ve gotta die
I went out a soldier, at least I tried
Girl, forget about me – find another guy

Don’t want you to wait all along
These iron bars are much too strong
I’ll be praying for you and
That little boy in your arms
Listen when I tell you …

Chorus:
I know I *bleep*ed up, baby
(mmm mmm mmm) That ain’t a lie
But I did what I had to
It’s do or die (yeah yeah yeah)

I know I *bleep*ed up, baby
(mmm mmm mmm) No word of a lie
But I did what I had to
It’s do or die (yeah yeah yeah)
It’s do or die

[guitar solo bridge]

Please do one thing no matter what
Tell little man here as he’s growing up
To make his own choices, ain’t no free ride
Just don’t end up here on the other side

I’m sorry, this visit’s through
And I won’t be calling you
I wanna see a smile on your face
Next time you pass through my memories …
Good Lord, you gotta believe that …

Chorus:
I know I *bleep*ed up, baby
(mmm mmm mmm) That ain’t a lie
But I did what I had to
It’s do or die (yeah yeah yeah)

I know I *bleep*ed up, baby
(mmm mmm mmm) But you know I had to try
But I did what I had to
It’s do or die (yeah yeah yeah)
It’s do or die.

End

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