you've been
convicted
of a crime
life
of a middle aged
state of mind
a 9-5 sentence
with no repentance
you've been jacked
of your dreams
locked up
with 2 story supreme
a beautiful wife
and a BMWer so nice
whats happen to you?
you use to
have a point
of view
a voice
a choice
on what you do
now you're a chump
with a brand
new pair
of designer shoes
you had pride
but you let it slide
like a baseball
player only getting
to 2nd base
you're in the race
of your life
an American slice
a bright shiny knife
that'll cut off your balls
and take it all
leavin you wait'n
for the call- SOS
you must confess
your life's a mess
wanting this and that
takin that 1st sniff
of smack ~naaw
you got video crack
and digital whores
cause you cant score
the old fashion way
now like everything
you play
you try for
the break away
cause you cant bare
the weight
you need
a break
from that tie
to make you
feel fly
like Superman
Cool Hand Luke
or the even
good ol' Duke
cause here
due process
is a bullet
to your brain
an insane game
of taming of
the shrew
these mother fuckers
will take hold
and run you
puttin ya back
to the days of old
on a slave ship
with a cracked whip
a 2- story trip
do as your told
you're shacked
and chained
but this time
your to blame
cause you
had a choice
on who
you sold
your soul to
only a few
stand up
know their value
and stay tuff
they get goin
when times
are rough
that's what
real men
are made of
they aint above
rollin up sleeves
sweat on brow
fall to their knees
and pray to God
that they make
it another day
the honest way
they raise the
price on
their soul
not letting
anyone
take hold
of them
or their
family
and happily
return home
at 5:15
know'n
its another
day
in this
bloody
American
Dream

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