Come closer inside. There's something I need you to see. It's just a picture of what the ignorant believe. I come so you can know me. I'm here to make you proud.
Speak of the devil. Look who just walked into the room. The guilt invaded. Notion of someone I once knew. All the perfects moments are wrong. All the precious pieces are gone.
Paint it black and white if you like, the story's still the same. A generation built on a lie, that every one of us is safe. Paint it black and white if you like, if it keeps you sane.
Where's that space of fear you hide?. Have you gone way beyond the center. Out there in space. I know you need to get even. . Tell me the one about the hand that holds you down.
Turn on the lights, paint me a tapestry. Go start a fire, get close to the gasoline. I followed you to the deep end. I was helpless but still you pulled me in.
Sunset, Broadway, are all the streets I like. Neon, billboards, that make me feel alive. I don't think they take me serious. Normal life makes me delirious.
It's 8 AM, this hell I'm in. Seems I've crossed a line again. For being nothing more than who I am. So break my bones and throw your stones. We all know that life ain't fair.
Excuse the mess, I didn't see you from behind. I caught a glimpse, but the reflection's only mine. It's almost like I'm paralyzed and locked outside myself.
Once I had a halo. But then it caught on fire. Once I knew a good man. But he turned into a liar. Once I saw a blind man. Still looking for his eyes. Once I met a bastard.
I lie here alone and wonder why. That I come alive, just before I have to hide.. . 'cause I believe I'm losing my nerve. But could I ever do better than this.
Something's happening. Don't speak to soon. I told the boss off and made my move. Got no where to go. . Son of Sam, son of that shining path, the clouded mind.
[Akil]. Yo, yo, if you had much class. And style like I had. You would be so glad. I see why you so mad. I'm born with it. Like Marvin and Lauren with it.