[Verse]
Tryin' to make somethin’ outta nothin'
A dollar outta 50 cents
Ain't stuntin’ when you trin' pay rent
Got an ex-girlfriend
Kept too many male friends as companions
It had to come to an end
So I wonder if the pen is my only refuge
Not one to abuse, not always the best dude
With that, please excuse
‘Cause I paid dues
More heartache than a man should consume in 02
I guess I'd do somethin' most of y'all can't do
When I view the same truth
I work the same booth
Call us too tight, can't fit in that suit
Came from a rap crew
Who's left? Now it’s two
Maybe it’s my turn, now maybe my cue
Arigato, salud, expired, past due
Mommy I truly miss you, the love is all true
Memories of my youth haunt me like bad news
[Chorus]
I'm talkin’ about
Memories of my youth
I'm talkin' about
Memories of my youth haunt me like bad news
I'm talkin’ about
Memories of my youth haunt me like bad news
I'm talkin' about
Memories of my youth haunt me like bad news (haunt me like bad news)
[Verse]
Took my first breath of air as a pair born to
September 6, when I die, full loop
Full circle and my journey brings me back to my roots
One room, two beds, one floor, one roof
One parent, one brother, no other, can't do
Can't cover no pair, my story shines through
Not unique ‘cause defeat is something I faced too
When victory arrives I will know it's no fluke
Hard work, dedication, see the pictures I drew
Proud of my creations you relate to my views
For your thoughts feel free to indulge in my food
Only if you choose to listen, my dude
Not tryin' to preach nothin', please keep the same mood
It's long overdue, the ending I knew
Would come soon enough, tough to walk in these shoes
Memories of my youth haunt me like bad news
[Chorus]
I'm talkin' about
Memories of my youth
I'm talkin' about
Memories of my youth haunt me like bad news
I'm talkin' about
Memories of my youth haunt me like bad news
I'm talkin' about
Memories of my youth haunt me like bad news (haunt me like bad news)