Was born dead when I came out
The ups and downs they started fast
Me and my moms almost didn't make it here
But then a gasp and there I was a Lil freshie
Born in 1972 Oct 24th April healed up and made it through I'm a jig town boy Gilbert park the projects
Learned to fight to hold my light
When walking on the darkest path
We moved to Halifax at 4 and lived with family over there From one project to another
Now the uniac square is where I lived with nana Betty James She raised us as her own
Me and my Lil sister robin
She Made us feel we were home
I learned a lot as a Lil ninja holding onto hurts
My Lil life was like a yo yo dropping down into the dirt
When everything goes down it comes up again in time
And all the heartbreak you went through
It will stand the test and shine
Just never give up on your journey
There's a blessing in the end
You're a rose in the concrete
Remember that my friend
Down and up we go life
Like a Yo Yo
How I do in the ups and downs
Let me know oh
Down and up we go life
Like a Yo Yo
When I was younger
Dropped out of school
Started slanging drugs
Ran with a couple crews
Scamming with the thugs
Had a couple honeys with me
And thought I was in love
Acted like I knew the game
But was swept under the rug
Had these demons in my closet
Stopping me to be the man
Had to beat them with the bible
Just to fly like Peter Pan
Had a child when I was 20
How do I become a Father
Treating women like an object
I'm about to have a Daughter
Man still being an idiot
Why the heck didn't I listen
Had my Father pass on me
I went deeper to addiction
Then I had a stint in prison
And a piece of me was missing
Now I take it day by day
Tryna keep it in the kitchen
This the real life
A wife who knows what love feels like
Two kids a place I call home
You know its real hype
Face the struggles never losing your hope
Take any smoke in your corner
When your God is your coach
Down and up we go life
Like a Yo Yo
How I do in the ups and downs
Let me know oh
Down and up we go life
Like a Yo Yo
Down and up we go life
Like a Yo Yo
How I do in the ups and downs
Let me know oh
Down and up we go life
Like a Yo Yo