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about
Born and Raised on the earth of Pittsburgh, Pa. It was inspired by some of the tragedies that Black men of America go through trying to make a living in a country that was built on blood, sweat and tears. And what some Black men must do to survive pertaining to taking care of there loved ones, for do to laws and restrictions some can never vote nor ever obtain an education that will allow them to better themselves or there families. Everyone in this world makes or has made a mistake in life and in America sometimes that mistake can follow you to the grave. For some of the laws in America were made and are designed to not only hinder, but to destroy ones freedom and lively hood. So what ever you do be careful that the system doesn't get a hold of you. The money made from my music will be used to help those who are less fortunate as well as help me to become the Rod Serling of Rap. So that ever song I put forth will have a story to tell.
Peace, Love and Happiness!
Sincerely, M.C Straight Jacket
lyrics
LIFE AIN'T PRETTY
FEEL MY PAIN
I'M OUT HERE TRYING TO GET PAID
YEAH I'M PUSHING, YES I'M SELLING
I GOT THAT LEMONADE
MY CREW IS HUNGRY
MY CHILDREN ALSO NEED FOOD TO EAT
I'LL MAKE THIS MONEY
GIVE ME A JOB
DON'T MAKE ME HAVE TO BEAT
I WANNA BE HONEST
I DON'T WANNA PLAY THAT
VILLAIN ROLE
GOD ITS ALRIGHT TO HAVE
TWO CARS AND A HOUSE
AND A LITTLE GOLD
WHAT THE HELL
THIS LIFE IS GETTING HARDER BY THE FUCKIN MINUTE
I TRIED AND APPLIED FOR A JOB
BUT THEY WOULDN'T LET A BROTHER GET
THEY SAID MY HAIR TOO LONG
MY SKIN'S TOO BLACK
MY PANTS TO LOW
I SPEAK GOOD ENGLISH BUT I DON'T SPEAK THAT ESPANYFLOW
THE BLACK MAN AIN'T GOT A CHANCE NO MATTER HOW YOU CALL IT
UNLESS YOU HOOP,PLAY GOLF,BOX,RAP OR YOUR A FOOTBALLHOLIC
THE ODDS ARE STIFLING AND OTHER WORDS CATASTROPHE
OUR NAME SHOULDN'T BE BLACK MEN OUR NAME SHOULD BE MR.TRAGEDIES
THIS LIFE THAT A BLACKMAN LIVES IS NOTHING BUT A FUCKIN TRAP
WAY BACK IN THE DAY GOD TOOK OUR SHIT AND NEVER GAVE IT BACK
EVER SINCE THEN WE BEEN LIFE LIKE IT'S DO OR DIE
I'D RATHER TRY TO DO THAN SIT SOME WHERE IN FUCKIN CRY
THE SYSTEM ALL MESSED UP TAKE A LOOK AROUND A CHILD CAN TELL
AMERICA'S FAVORITE CONSTRUCTION SITE IS A GAT-DAM JAIL
SOCIAL SERVICE KILLS OUR FAMILIES AT TRIFLING RATE
STAY DEPENDING,CONFUSE THE KIDS MINDS SO THEY CAN'T NEVER ESCAPE
I REBEL, I'M A REBEL,I RECITE THE TRUTH
JUST LIKE HOUDINI OR A PROSTITUTE BOY I GET LOOSE
I MAKE MY OWN MONEY IT'S FUNNY THEY SAY I'M DOING CRIMES
MY MONEY SPENDS JUST LIKE THEY'RE SO TO ME I'M DOING FINE.
MY MONEY IS MY SERVICE THAT IS EXACTLY HOW I LIVE
IT'S NOT ABOUT HOW MUCH I GAIN OR TAKE IT'S WHAT I CAN GIVE
THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM TO ME IS NOTHING BUT A LAUGHING JOKE
THAT'S WHY DRINK,LAUGH, HAVE SEX AND WHERE ARE MY FUCKING SMOKES
THAT STICKY ICKY GREEN IS SURELY ON MY FUCKING TEAM
HELPS THAT GLAUCOMA MAKE A BROTHER FELL THAT ECSTASY
C-2-H-5-OH MAKES PEOPLE ACT DUMB THEY CALL IT ALCOHOL
GET SOME ICE, GET SOME POP, LET'S HAVE SOME FUN
I NEVER DRIVE DRUNK, TRY TO FIGHT, CAUSE YOU WONT WIN THAT NIGHT
LIQUID COURAGE MIGHT MAKE YOU LOSE YOURS OR TAKE ANOTHER'S LIFE
I'M A SEASONED VET,HARD, SWEET AND SOUR TO THE GAME
NOTHING LIKE OBAMA'S CLAN THEY HAVE NEVER FELT MY PAIN
I SEE THE STARS THUR MY ROOF WHEN I LAY MY HEAD TO SLEEP
SOMETIMES I'VE GONE 2 WEEKS WITHOUT A SINGLE THING TO EAT
I'VE BEEN TO WAR,SETTLED SCORES, OH YES I'VE PAID MY DUES
DON'T TRY TO NEGOTIATE DON'T FUCK AROUND I AIN'T GOT NO FUSE
LIFE AIN'T PRETTY
FEEL MY PAIN
I'M OUT HERE TRYING TO GET PAID, LIFE AIN'T PRETTY FEEL MY PAIN,
DO'NT MAKE A BROTHER SPRAY(REPEAT) THEN SAY WHAT YOU FEEL !
credits
released August 28, 2014
God!; the Supreme Being. Life's hard knocks, bumps and bruises and a lot of hard work and patience, as well as faith. Thanks to my brother Edward and Tina, Trenee, Trent, and Dorthy. And last, but not least, they save the best for last and that would be a Blessed successful Entrepreneur by the name of Robin Crow. Thanks for sending me your book, "Making IT". For without your life's experiences as well as your will and desire not to give in , but to keep going when the odds are against you... Made me come up with this saying. "Desire is the the Fuel for dreams and Dreams are as Precious as Life."
Mc Straight Jacket/Massblast ProductionsGraham, North Carolina
Born with the art of noise in my Soul. A gift that is like an opinion, as well as a Brain and no two are alike 1.6180339887.
Some are going to Love it, while some are going to Hate it. You can't please all of the People all of the Time. And if your doing it to Please others, then maybe you need to stop doing it. For if you don't Love yourself, then you can't Love nothing you do. Peace 1.6180339887...more
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