On The Grind
Surviving the Streets: A Tale of Struggle and Sacrifice
Lyrics
This one's for the common man
This song is dedicated to the ordinary person.
Out to make it on the streets
Striving to succeed in the urban environment.
Out to do what he can
Doing whatever is possible to make a living.
Just to feed his family
Sacrificing for the sake of supporting one's family.
Ain't got no job ain't got no skills
Facing unemployment and lacking specific skills.
Ain't got no college degree
Not possessing a higher education degree.
What's left for a working man?
Exploring options for a common working person.
Someone like you and me
Identifying with the struggles of individuals like "you and me."
You got to do what you can
Emphasizing the need to do whatever it takes.
To pay the bills and be a man
Meeting financial responsibilities and embracing adulthood.
Resort to a life of crime
Considering a path of criminal activities.
Spilling blood just to survive
Engaging in violence as a means of survival.
Back out on the grind again
Returning to the daily grind of life.
Call in favors from old friends
Seeking help from old acquaintances.
You get the job from the crew
Accepting assignments from a group.
Smashing heads collecting dues
Engaging in violent acts to collect debts.
Out every night
Being active every night in this lifestyle.
Having troubles with the wife
Experiencing difficulties in personal relationships.
The risk is high and so's the green
Recognizing the high risks involved for financial gain.
That's all that matters with mouths to feed
Prioritizing financial needs when mouths need feeding.
Out late on the job one night
Working late one night and encountering law enforcement.
Police kick through the door
Police forcibly entering the scene.
Drugs and guns are in your hands
Finding oneself in possession of illegal items.
As you get slammed on the floor
Being physically confronted and subdued.
Sitting in prison now
Now incarcerated, with no communication from family.
No letters from your family
Experiencing loneliness and uncertainty.
You ask yourself if she'll wait
Contemplating if one's partner will remain faithful.
But the years seem to fade away
Feeling the passage of time during imprisonment.
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