Southtown :

Welcome to hard times, back again like it's never been
For the first time it seems to mess with my head
When I realize what it takes, can I relate
With whatever, but never will it drive me to hate
Could be the next guy that you take before I wake
Now I lay me down to sleep, eyes tight when I pray
This here is real life, circumstances make you think
Should I be counting my blessings,
the next second my eyes blink

[Chorus:]
Here in the Southtown you know that kids don't play
Put it down in the streets, will I see another day
If I make it back this time, gots to hold what is mine
And thank God that I made it alive

one love it's easier said than done
Can I rise above anything that gets in my way?
Like words you say, you let you tongue get loose
And when push comes to shove, I'm not used to walking away
I keep on looking up, because these times are getting tough
Tomorrow's gone and it's the same ol'song
Father fill my cup, give me strength to power up
A life to shine, you're the diamond in this rough

[break:] It ain't gots to be like this

Don't wanna throw up my fist, don't wanna be like this
Don't wanna throw up my fist, I must resist
It ain't gots to be like this

[Chorus:]
Here in the Southtown you know that kids don't play
Put it down in the streets, will I see another day
If I make it back this time, gots to hold what is mine
And thank God that I made it alive




Boom :

I never knew that a kid like me
Could take his mic around the world and flash the big S.D.
And rock the masses, from Madrid to Calabassas
Tijuana, Mexico, bootleg demos in Tokyo
They know me though, 'cause I be puttin' in work
Commit my life to rebirth, well respected, 'cause that's my word
I'm sure you heard, about a new sound going around
She might have left my 'hood, but she was born in my town

We rep the South, so what you talking about
I'm not running off my mouth, I know this without a doubt
'Cause if you know these streets, then these streets know you
When it's time to handle business, then you know what to do
Me and my crew, we stay true, old skool or new
Many were called, but the chosen are few
We rise to the top, what you want? Just in case you forgot
Rush the stage, grab my mic, show me what you got

[b-section:]
You didn't know, thought we was new on the scene
Well, it's alright! It's alright!
I know you know, I see you smiling at me
Well, it's alright! It's alright!

[chorus:]
Boom! Here comes the Boom!
Ready or not, here comes the boys from the South
Boom! Here comes the Boom!
How you like me now?

[bridge:]
Is that all you got?
I'll take your best shot.



Going In Blind :

This life's not like you wanted it
His eyes, I can see again, I need you here
In your mind nobody's listening
It's your right not to feel again, just breathe again

[Chorus1:]
Time after time, I walk the fine line
Something keeps bringing me back
Time after time, I'm going in blind
I don't know witch way I need to go

Feels like your wold is caving in
And I cry, failing to understand, I wish I can
It's alright if you're missing him
In his eyes you can live again, free within

[Chorus1:]
Time after time, I walk the fine line
Something keeps bringing me back
Time after time, I'm going in blind
I don't know witch way I need to go

[Chorus2:]
Time after time, I walk the fine line
Something keeps bringing me back
Time after time, I can't see the signs
I don't know which way I need to go

Do all these roads lead back to you?
I don't know which way I need to go
One day, some day...

[Chorus]



Roots In Stereo :

I got that Boom Bye Bye so nobody disrespect
Jah love give me strength and power flow through I dreads.
Nuff said
You want walk with Kings, talk with kings
But when it all goes down you have no idea what it really means
To live I words if scripture is roots
And the wise hold their tongues when the youth speak the truth.
You learn real quick where I'm from if you don't belong
Only the strong survive Southtown in Babylon
You think your number one wicked selector?
Try to sneak up in my 'hood. We not gon'letcha
In the streets they hear your name they no respect ya
You can run and hide in the end we gon'getcha
Boom Biddy Bye Bye

[Chorus:]
Original Roots In Stereo
So rep the streets you ride on
Chant dem down with that rude boy sound
And watch the whole world lay down
We generals in the streets they know
Who wears the crown to shine now
Got that champion sound moshing through your town
We gon'make the world go lay down.

Me say heavy natty dreadlocks! where you come from?
Where the mountains watch the city and the waters touch the sun
Where some carry crosses like others carry guns
And pray Jah be glorified till the day soon come
Follow me
Lick a shot if you a mighty warrior
Lick a shot if you a freedom fighter
Lick a shot if you a true Souljah
Now dance your way back to Zion
Now Dance your way back to Zion

I put it down for your love till my journey is done
Let the stories be told how the battle was won
So I grabbed a microphone and I started to run
Here I come Boom Biddy Bye
Here I comeBoom Biddy Bye Bye

[Chorus:]
Original Roots In Stereo
So rep the streets you ride on
Chant dem down with that rude boy sound
And watch the whole world lay down
We generals in the streets they know
Who wears the crown to shine now
Got that champion sound moshing through your town
We gon'make the world go lay down.

Empty nation's just a phase
Redemption's on its way
But they don't got that much to say
A generation of orphans whose hearts are all ablaze
A little light in a lot of darkness goes a long way
Freedom hearts bleeding I see them feeding poison,poor choices
Spirit screaming try to break these boundaries
Runnin'up a mountain. Chains tied to my feet.
Runnin' up a mountain. Chains tied to my feet.

[Chorus:]
Original Roots In Stereo
So rep the streets you ride on
Chant dem down with that rude boy sound
And watch the whole world lay down
We generals in the streets they know
Who wears the crown to shine now
Got that champion sound moshing through your town
We go make the world go lay down



Alive :

Every day is a new day
I'm thankful for every breath I take
I won't take it for granted
So I learn from my mistakes
It's beyond my control, sometimes it's best to let go
Whatever happens in this lifetime
So I trust in love
You have given me peace of mind


[chorus:]
I feel so alive for the very first time
I can't deny you
(I feel so alive)
I feel so alive for the very first time
And I think I can fly

Sunshine upon my face
A new song for me to sing
Tell the world how I feel inside
Even though it might cost me everything
Now that I know this, so beyond, I can't hold this
I can never turn my back away
Now that I've seen you
I can never look away

[chorus:]
I feel so alive for the very first time
I can't deny you
(I feel so alive)
I feel so alive for the very first time
And I think I can fly


[bridge:]
Now that I know you (I could never turn my back away)
Now that I see you (I could never look away)
Now that I know you (I could never turn my back away)
Now that I see you (I believe no matter what they say)

[chorus x 2]



Youth Of The Nation :

Last day of the rest of my life
I wish I would've known
'Cause I didn't kiss my mama goodbye

I didn't tell her that I loved her and how much I care
Or thank my pops for all the talks
And all the wisdom he shared

Unaware, I just did what I always do
Everyday, the same routine
Before I skate off to school

But who knew that this day wasn't like the rest
Instead of taking a test
I took two to the chest

Call me blind, but I didn't see it coming
Everybody was running
But I couldn't hear nothing

Except gun blasts, it happened so fast
I don't really know this kid
Even though I sit by him in class

Maybe this kid was reaching out for love
Or maybe for a moment
He forgot who he was
Or maybe this kid just wanted to be hugged
Whatever it was
I know it's because

[chorus:]
We are, We are, the youth of the nation

Little Suzy, she was only twelve
She was given the world
With every chance to excel

Hang with the boys and hear the stories they tell
She might act kind of proud
But no respect for herself

She finds love in all the wrong places
The same situations
Just different faces

Changed up her pace since her daddy left her
Too bad he never told her
She deserved much better

Johnny boy always played the fool
He broke all the rules
So you would think he was cool

He was never really one of the guys
No matter how hard he tried
Often thought of suicide

It's kind of hard when you ain't got no friends
He put his life to an end
They might remember him then

You cross the line and there's no turning back
Told the world how he felt
With the sound of a gat

[chorus:]
We are, we are, the youth of the nation

Who's to blame for the lives that tragedies claim
No matter what you say
It don't take away the pain

That I feel inside, I'm tired of all the lies
Don't nobody know why
It's the blind leading the blind

I guess that's the way the story goes
Will it ever make sense
Somebody's got to know

There's got to be more to life than this
There's got to be more to everything
I thought exists



Sleeping Awake :

Reveal to me the mysteries
Can you tell me what it means
Explain the motions and metaphors
Unlock these secrets in me
Describe the vision, the meaning is missing
Won't anybody listen?

Define the riddles of my mind
Nothing is really what it seems

[Chorus:]
Dreaming of Zion, Awake
Sleeping Awake
Dreaming of Zion, Awake
Can't stop Sleeping Awake
Do you see what I see?
Can you hear what I hear?
Do you feel like I feel
Can't stop sleeping awake

Can you see it, the writing
Can you tell me what it means?
Translate the symbols, Enigma
Expressions keep questioning me
The message is written, the meaning is missing
Won't anybody Listen

Prophesy, interpretate the signs
Nothing is really what it seems


Do you see what I see?
Can you hear what I hear?
And do you see what I see?
And can you hear what I hear?
And do you feel like I feel?
And can you dream like I dream?

Do you see what I see?
Can you hear what I hear?
Or do you feel like I feel?
Or do you dream like I dream?
Anybody see me?
Anybody hear me?
Anybody feel me?
Anybody out there?!?

Dreaming of Zion, Awake
Sleeping Awake
Dreaming of Zion, Awake
Can't stop Sleeping Awake

Do you see what I see?
And can you hear what I hear?
Do you feel what I feel?
Can't stop Sleeping Awake
Do you see what I see?
And can you hear what I hear?
Do you feel like I feel?
Can't stop Sleeping Awake



Rock The Party (Off The Hook) :

We came here to rock this jam
Spread His love is the master of plan
Let this light ignite like a star
Everybody in the party knows who we are
You gotta get down, dance around, floss your style
P.O.D., guarantee, make it worth your while
Bad vibes, leave 'em at the door
Soulcheck'n, housewreck'n, keep 'em begg'n for more

[Chorus:]
We came to rock the party all night long
So party people won't ya sing that song
We came to rock the party all night long
And keep it live till the break of dawn

Hey DJ won't ya play that song
And we'll keep dancing till the break of dawn
Keep it live like the way it should
Ain't nobody gett'n crazy so you know it's all good
B-boys, fly-girls one time
Friend of yours is a friend of mine
Don't brother stopping till this jam is through
If you been here before then you know how we do

[Chorus2X:]
We came to rock the party all night long
So party people won't ya sing that song
We came to rock the party all night long
And keep it live till the break of dawn

We came to rock the party all night long
So party people won't ya sing that song
We came to rock the party all night long
And keep it live till the break of dawn


We got to play what we feel
Then I can say I came real
Don't wanna be caught mess'n around
Cuz a party ain't a party when it gets shut down
Off the hook, with the cutz, that's right
Feel'n loose cuz it sounds so tight
Rock da spot till the very end
Make sure that you're there when we do it again

[Chorus:]
We came to rock the party all night long
So party people won't ya sing that song
We came to rock the party all night long
And keep it live till the break of dawn



Lights Out :

It goes one for the money, homie, two for the show
We tore the roof off this mutha, now it's time to blow
Like we don't need no water, don't bother, we let it burn
We keep the fire just a little bit hotter that way you'll learn
Respect I earn! Started with the clique that I hang
Respect I earn! Ever since I got in this game
Respect I earn! Never wanted fortune or fame
I'd rather have these South Dago Streets knowing my name.

[pre-chorus:]
Chiggy-check, microphone check.
Chiggy-check, microphone check.

[Chorus:]
Lights Out! Game Over!
If you wanna you can check my stats
Lights Out! Game Over!
Make way 'cause the kings is back

We bang boogie through your system subliminal
We lyrical murdering like we criminals
Life or death medical decision
We so dope out the lab that you'll need a prescription
The 'hood is listening so for you that I wrote this
Keep it underground!Sticking to the streets like the homeless
With the dopeness, recognize the real P.O.D.
'Cause we triple O, O triple, triple OG.

[pre-chorus:]
Chiggy-check, microphone check.
Chiggy-check, microphone check.

[Chorus:]
Lights Out! Game Over!
If you wanna you can check my stats
Lights Out! Game Over!
Make way 'cause the kings is back
Lights Out! Game Over!
Word on the streets is the boys is back
Lights Out! Game Over!
If you really think you got it like that

Lights Out! Game Over!
Make way 'cause the kings is back
Lights Out! Game Over!
If you really think you got it like that
Lights Out! Game Over!
Word on the streets is the boys is back
Lights Out! Game Over!
Worldwide only paying respect
Lights Out! microphone check
Lights Out! microphone check
Make way cause the kings is back
Lights Out!



Goodbye For Now :

I can still see the light at the end of the tunnel
Shine through the dark times even when I lose my mind
But it feels like no one in the world is listening
And I can't ever seem to make the right decisions

Walk around in the same haze
Still caught in my same ways
I'm losing time in these strange days
But somehow I always know the right things to say

I don't know what time it is
Or who's the one to blame for this
Do I believe what I can't see?
And how do you know
Which way the wind blows

I can feel it all around
Lost between the sound
And just when I think I know there she goes

[Chorus:]
Goodbye for now
Goodbye for now,So long

Goodbye for now (I'm not the type to say I told you so)
Goodbye for now,So long (I think the hardest part of holding on is letting it go)

When will we sing
A new song,A new song


Still smiling as the day goes by
And how come nobody ever knows the reasons why
Bury it deep so far you can't see
If you're like me who wears a broken heart on your sleeve
Pains and struggles that you know so well
Either time don't,it can't or it just won't tell
I'm not the type to say I told you so
I think the hardest part of holding on is letting it go

I don't know what time it is
Or who's the one to blame for this
Do I believe what I can't see
And how do you know which way the wind blows
I can feel it all around
Lost between the sound
Just when I think I know there she goes

[Chorus:]
Goodbye for now
Goodbye for now,so long

Goodbye for now (I'm not the type to say I told you so)
Goodbye for now,So long (I think the hardest part of holdin on is letting it go)

When will we sing
A new song,a new song
When will we sing
A new song,a new song

[Bridge:]
You can sing until theres no song left
And I can scream until the world goes deaf

For every other word left unsaid
You should have took the time toread the sign
And see what it meant

In some ways everybody feels alone
If the burden is mine then I can carry my own
If joy really comes in the morning time
Then I'm gonna sit back and wait until the next sunrise

[Chorus:]
Goodbye for now
Goodbye for now,so long

Goodbye for now (I'm no the type to say I told you so)
Goodbye for now,so long (I think the hardest part of holdin on is letting it go)

[Repeat 2x]
When will we sing
A new song
A new song...



Execute The Sounds :

I man a mad stylee,underground
We come cool and deadly with that natural sound
It make you feel so free,you no turn it down
Vibes 619,from the Southtown
And Jah know,what I & I gonna do
Because Jah know,I man stay true
You know Jah know, the real who is who
Ain't no time to fake it,make it feel brand-new
It goes 1, 2, 3,the crew is called P.O.D.
And if you want to go to the tiptop
Break it down with that one drop

[Chorus:]
Execute the sounds
Positive come around
Impact the sounds
Positive all around
[repeat]

You want to mess with me, try to take this crown
Babylon test we,me go smash them down
Original O.G.s,this is my playground
No take me seriously,you gonna feel it now
I man know the harder they come
Because I man a gonna get the job done
You know I man know they don't want none
Me never have to cheat,'cause me already won
1904,home to the real hardcore
And you don't want to sleep,don't talk
I'll break you down with that one drop

[Chorus x2]



Will You :

See you sitting next to the window in the bedroom
She breaks down(breaks down)
Crying over something and staring into nothing
Afraid now(hate now)
Wanting, needing, haunting
It's killing me
Faking what has happened to live the life like that man
I break down I (It's fake now)

[Chorus1:]
Will you?
Will you love me tomorrow?
So Will You?
Will you stay with me today?

Fade in and out of reason to fight the way she's feeling
She breaks down(breaks down)
Going through the motions and holding on to hopes
And her dreams now(somehow)
Shaken, mistaken, forsaken, it's killing me
Wishing you could change,but he's always been this way
If you leave now(I'll drown)

[Chorus2:]
Will you?
will you love me tomorrow?
So Will You?
Will you stay with me today?
Will you?
will you be here tomorrow?
Will you remember yesterday?



This time, I'm sorry
This time, I'm sorry
This time, this time, I'm sorry for this time
This time, this time, I'm sorry
This time I'm sorry!

[Chorus2:]
Will you?
Will you love me tomorrow?
So Will You?
Will you stay with me today?
Will you?
Will you be here tomorrow?
Will you remember yesterday?



Truly Amazing :

I see amazing,I feel it too
I wish you could meet her
She comes and goes and
When you see her you'll know

[Chorus:]
Love
Truly amazing
Love for the fallen
Heal the brokenhearted


I know amazing,I feel her too
I wish she could meet you
But if you don't have the time
She might run off and hide away



Satellite :

I wonder how clear it must look from there to here
No obstruction, this selfish corruption
All in this atmosphere

No fear, less tears, only time to catch my breath
I fail to inhale
Your love constricts my chest

Confusion blinded me, mental and physically
And it's because of you that now I can see
So now can I run? I follow the Son and ride on to Zion
And dance this last song of freedom

But only time will tell, if it's truly for real
Can't change your mind, all I know this is what I feel
Whether I'm wrong or right, please keep my life in sight
And never take you eyes off me

[chorus:]
As I look up to the sky today
Well, I can see you looking down on me
It brings a smile to my face again
Satellite

It's truly one of a kind, like star shine, beyond nighttime, are you there
My eyes stare to find, just what's behind this blind notion of mine, is it genuine
'Cause sometimes, it plays tricks with my mind, some call it asinine

But it's like love or hate, now is that real or fake?
Cause it's a real thin line, but that's your choice to make
The question at hand, help me understand, is this your plan?
I think I can, can I think, then I think I can

Because I won't break (nah), and I won't shake (nah)
With lifted hands to this Man (Jah), I'll stand in faith
I'll make it through, my trust in you
Close my eyes, make a wish, kiss the sky

Hey there...I see you



Set Your Eyes To Zion :

Back in the day when man he paved the way
Fell in temptation, sin spread through the nation
Lead me salvation, and pierce the palms of holy hands
Who is the son of man? Take me to the promised land
Where I & I free, Jah set my mind at ease
I stay cool in the shade even at 96?
You must believe and plant this seed of wisdom
Stick to the track and don't be trapped by Babylon

[chorus:]
Set your eyes to Zion
Jah Jah people ride on

Forgive them Lord, for they not know
That what they do, people blame it on you
Can't understand why dem so mad
Dem heart get cold, empty with no soul
I've begun to search of One
Giver of life, I & I recognize
To be with you, forever I'll be with you
In paradise, Zion I set my eyes

[chorus:]
Set your eyes to Zion
Jah Jah people ride on

Tell me Mr. Deadman?
Do you have the answer?
How do you get to Heaven?
Do you have the answer?
Hey Mr. Deadman
I'll tell you if you want to know,
How you can get to Heaven?
Believe in I Jah Jah son



Here We Go :

He never knew the meaning
Of love until he'd seen her
Oh man, she really drives him crazy
And she knows what she's doing
Heart aches, he can't fight this feeling
And won't stop until he tells her
She is his one and only lady
And you got to believe me

[Pre-chorus Build:]
It's what he said, what he said
This is what he said

[Chorus:]
If you take my hand
We can run away
Stay close to my love
'Cause here we go again
Don't let go of my hand
So we can fly away
If you trust in my love
This will never end

She never did believe in
Love until she'd seen him
He's got to be pretty amazing
For her to share what she's feeling
She takes the chance, time for living
If she wants to get with him
She said you're gonna think I'm crazy
But you've got to believe me

[Pre-chorus Build:]
It's what she said, what she said
This is what she said

[Chorus:]
If you take my hand
We can run away
Stay close to my love
'Cause here we go again
Don't let go of my hand
So we can fly away
If you trust in my love
This will never end

[Bridge:]
Seems like we spend so much time
Driving this to its knees
I guess I won't really mind
If we're living for you and me

And this is what we said



If It Wasn't For You :

Do I believe in the resurrection of Christ?
And did his death bring forth new life?
And did he raise up and bring back Lazarus from the grave?
And is there supposed to be a second coming?
Am I wrong because I'm wondering why the fallen Babylon is up and alive today
And do I really believe in the mark of the beast 'cause he's still dwelling up in my streets strapped and ready to fight this war

And he's got more guns than you and me
And most people don't wanna believe that they still prejudice simply because we poor
Do I believe that Mother Teresa was an angel on this earth
And thou shall love thy neighbor even if he acts like you?
Do I believe in Heaven or Hell,shoot, hell yeah I do
'Cause we alive today,and my crew is living proof

If It Wasn't For You
Then none of this would ever mean a thing
If It Wasn't For You
Tell me why else would I believe


Do I believe that the rider of the white horse,
Is coming back for the righteous
And the morning star keeps getting brighter every day
Is there such a thing as good and evil
Still division amongst the people
And we're not all created equal just because you say
Do I believe in the trinity and will I live eternally
Even though I'm not quite the same that you claim to be?
Did Dr. Martin Luther have a dream?
Was Haile Selassie a king?
And is it ok to sometimes feel a little bit confused?
Will Armageddon ever come?
I'm not perfect, just forgiven
And I just might push back the next time you shove
Do I believe in one God, one aim in destiny?
Just don't forget your first love, that's what my moms use to tell me.

If It Wasn't For You
Then none of this would ever mean a thing
If It Wasn't For You
Tell me why else would I believe?
Would I believe?

If It Wasn't For You
Then all of this is for nothing

It's all for you
It's all for you
It's all for you

If It Wasn't For You
Then none of this would ever mean a thing
If It Wasn't For You
Tell me why else would I believe?


If It Wasn't For You
Then none of this would ever mean a thing
If It Wasn't For You