Just try to picture a young mother celebratin the birth of her son
The same time his father passes from the burst of a gun
Another young life taken that was worth it to some
Old fashioned closed casket at the church in the front
Aint it crazy how corrupted that a person becomes
When they been searchin for they purpose on the curves of the slum
For sixty hours a week and barely workin for crumbs
And new bills every first of the month
Had him thinkin
Deep thoughts of becomin of becomin a drug kingpin
Unaware that his ship would soon be sinking
Only seventeen still a juvenile delinquent
Ridin down the street in that stolen blue lincoln
Started movin eighths and quarters
Servin them fiends on a vacant corner
Whirlwind in his dome girlfriend at home
Just gave him the news she was makin him a father
So he's focused, mind is racin
Every single, penny, nickle, dime he savin
Posted on the block
Writing about his station
Not really worryin about the time it's taking
Morning, evening, day and night
Till it sinks in his bones like a way of life
She told him she would call him when the time comes short
Shots rang out right when she hit nine months
So goodnight, goodnight, goodnight, goodnight
Goodnight, goodnight, goodnight, goodnight
Goodnight hope that things work out alright
The very first breath that he took
Was the very moment of his father's death that he could
Picture it
All too clearly and on his birthday he recalled it yearly
A little bit sentimental with a quick temper
When the men who lived in his tentament attempt ta mentor him
When the sentiment he picked up went too far
Thought he was a self taught man
But didn't have a well thought plan
Try to help himself off scam
And the well off but he always felt lost
And he feels like theres nothin to lose
And he walks like he's got a little somethin to prove
Like a child that comes from a fuse
Tryna act the toughest just to cover their wounds
Walked in the store at 12: 03
Pulled the gun from his belt as the cellphone rings
Cant hear it over yells and screams
The girl behind the counter fell to her knees
Didnt see the owner cock his shotgun
Came from the back one shot he dropped him
And as he fell in his head hit his girl left a message telling she's pregnant.
So goodnight, goodnight, goodnight, goodnight
Goodnight, goodnight, goodnight, goodnight
Goodnight hope that things work out alright
So goodnight, goodnight, goodnight, goodnight
Goodnight, goodnight, goodnight, goodnight
Goodnight, goodnight, goodnight, goodnight, goodnight
Hope that things work out alright yeah