Lyrics
Papa, he was gone tryna make a dime
Papa was absent, trying to earn a living.
Mama kept us warm when there was no sunshine
Mama provided warmth during difficult times.
I was busy building up a reputation
The singer was focused on building a reputation.
Did a lot of things out of desperation
Engaged in actions driven by desperation.
Back up on my feet, got the motivation
Recovered and regained motivation.
Now I found my faith and a good vibration
Found faith and a positive vibe.
Search for you, lover, creation
Searching for love and creation.
When you're feeling down in this place, just replace them
Advice to replace negative feelings in tough situations.
Keep a vision on the one you've been chasing
Keep focus on pursuing your goals.
When the time comes we'll run to the station
When the time is right, make a move.
We've been laced with the powers of creation
Endowed with the power of creation.
So when the sun sets, you bet you must face them
Confront challenges when the day ends.
Remember when we were running 'cross the nation
Recalling past experiences of traveling together.
We were living for the here and now
Living in the present moment.
You can't catch me
Asserting that the person cannot be caught.
I'll be gone by the time they come
Intending to be gone before anyone arrives.
You can't catch me
Reiterating the impossibility of capture.
The war is already won
Claiming victory in a metaphorical war.
Even though the children have sold their guns
Despite challenges, retaining innocence.
We must remember the fallen ones
Acknowledging and honoring those who have passed away.
Remember the fallen ones
Emphasizing the need to remember the departed.
Raised in the capital of Port-au-Prince
Being raised in the capital city of Port-au-Prince.
Born with them pillars and them tenements
Born in an environment with pillars and tenements.
Papa used to run from the immigration
Papa used to avoid immigration authorities.
When we got to the United Station
Arrived at the United Station.
A teen under pressure, had to blend in
Faced challenges as a teenager and had to adapt.
Before the guitar I had to back in
Before pursuing music, dealt with other responsibilities.
Search for you, lover, creation
Continuing the search for love and creation.
When you're feeling down in this place, just replace them
Encouraging to replace negative feelings with positivity.
Keep a vision on the one you've been chasing
Advising to maintain focus on goals.
When the time comes we'll run to the station
Planning to act when the time is right.
We've been laced with the powers of creation
Endowed with the power of creation, emphasizing resilience.
So when the sun sets, you bet you must face them
Confronting challenges as the day ends.
Remember when we were running 'cross the nation
Recalling shared experiences of traveling across the nation.
We were living for the here and now
Living in the present moment, cherishing it.
You can't catch me
Asserting that the person cannot be caught.
I'll be gone by the time they come
Intending to be gone before anyone arrives.
You can't catch me
Reiterating the impossibility of capture.
The war is already won
Claiming victory in a metaphorical war.
Even though the children have sold their guns
Despite challenges, retaining innocence.
We must remember the fallen ones
Acknowledging and honoring those who have passed away.
Remember the fallen ones
Emphasizing the need to remember the departed.
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