Reality's so tough, my brother just can't stay sober Yokes and burdens heavier Some smoke that high grade to make it easier Yokes and burdens heavier Some smoke that high grade to make it easier Some call the shots with wealth and power Some suffer, suffer, yearning for the midnight hour Some pull the strings, some dance to the music Some rise early, some stay up late Strive of a modern slave Fresh out, fresh out, fresh out of the auction block Yokes and burdens heavier Some smoke that high grade to make it easier Yokes and burdens heavier Some smoke that high grade to make it easier Reality's so tough, my brother just can't stay sober Some kneel, some stand strong Some dream, some work hard Some believe all the lies, some just never get hyped up yeah Fresh out, fresh out, fresh out of the auction block Yokes and burdens heavier Some smoke that high grade to make it easier Yokes and burdens heavier Some smoke that high grade to make it easier I see white pharaohs now I see white pharaohs now, realize it Lord have mercy on my melanina White pharaohs now Jah Jah have mercy on my melanina White pharaohs now