2 cents (1st verse)
from Tunnel Vision by Shames Worthy
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The hook says it all.
lyrics
(pre-verse)
My father told me,
"Son you're gonna see a lot of ill things up in your life.
Don't judge a man on humanity.
Focus on the heart and you'll be alright.
Every man deserves a 2nd chance.
It's not for you to understand.
He dances to the beat of his own drum,
depending on the view of the circumstance."
(verse)
I know it's hard to keep a "poker face" in last place,
When you choke and hate the taste of your pride,
when it slides down your throat.
To cope you tried.
So you decide to hide and now up in a cold sweat.
Check. They told me quick to hit the deck.
Aint had to fold yet.
Bet ya never even took the time
to drop a line nor intercede.
Indeed you'd much rather slander.
Outsiders are unable to understand the ways
of us "rats" in the maze.
Born to trail-blaze not wait for better days.
Weather it rains or sun-rays shine bright.
Still man, I'm gon' try until I get it right.
Best believe I'm the type to make sure my skill's tight.
Used & abused, banged & bruised, I STILL fight the blues away.
But what kills me tho is that you CHOOSE to say
only these negative things, trying to bring my name down.
Word gets around.
(hook)
If ya don't walk in my shoes then ya shouldn't talk.
Don't talk about the things that you don't walk.
If ya don't walk in my shoes then you shouldn't speak.
Your 2 cents aint worth much.
Your talk is cheap.
If ya don't walk in my shoes then ya shouldn't talk.
Don't talk about the things that you don't walk.
If ya don't walk in my shoes then you shouldn't speak.
Just do ya thing and let me be.
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You gotta buy the whole song to hear the rest...
My father told me,
"Son you're gonna see a lot of ill things up in your life.
Don't judge a man on humanity.
Focus on the heart and you'll be alright.
Every man deserves a 2nd chance.
It's not for you to understand.
He dances to the beat of his own drum,
depending on the view of the circumstance."
(verse)
I know it's hard to keep a "poker face" in last place,
When you choke and hate the taste of your pride,
when it slides down your throat.
To cope you tried.
So you decide to hide and now up in a cold sweat.
Check. They told me quick to hit the deck.
Aint had to fold yet.
Bet ya never even took the time
to drop a line nor intercede.
Indeed you'd much rather slander.
Outsiders are unable to understand the ways
of us "rats" in the maze.
Born to trail-blaze not wait for better days.
Weather it rains or sun-rays shine bright.
Still man, I'm gon' try until I get it right.
Best believe I'm the type to make sure my skill's tight.
Used & abused, banged & bruised, I STILL fight the blues away.
But what kills me tho is that you CHOOSE to say
only these negative things, trying to bring my name down.
Word gets around.
(hook)
If ya don't walk in my shoes then ya shouldn't talk.
Don't talk about the things that you don't walk.
If ya don't walk in my shoes then you shouldn't speak.
Your 2 cents aint worth much.
Your talk is cheap.
If ya don't walk in my shoes then ya shouldn't talk.
Don't talk about the things that you don't walk.
If ya don't walk in my shoes then you shouldn't speak.
Just do ya thing and let me be.
_________________________________________
You gotta buy the whole song to hear the rest...
credits
from Tunnel Vision,
released November 5, 2001
Pre-verse: Dax
Verse: Raphi
Hook: Theresa Jones
Beat: Dert
Pre-verse: Dax
Verse: Raphi
Hook: Theresa Jones
Beat: Dert
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Shames Worthy Los Angeles
He’s been referred to as “the emcee’s emcee”. He’s a founding member of the TUNNEL RATS crew as well as the group Footsoldiers. RAPHI, who now goes by SHAMES WORTHY paid his dues at such legendary spots as The Good Life, Project Blowed, Elements, Unity, The Breaks & Foundation during “the wonder years” of L.A. Hip-Hop. He’s been all across the country as well as the UK, Australia & Israel. ... more
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Sep 2009
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