Memories of My Youth

[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)