Istherealtruth - Act Grown Lyrics

See the outcome when it's bout some
That had ya homey ridin shotgun
And you wasn't tryin to hear no one
Now a son ain comin home
A father gone she gotta raise the kids alone
Cuz you couldn't leave the streets alone
My nigga it's time to act grown

Proud to be a dad but took pride in being a street nigga
Heard it's a cold world everywhere he go the heat witcha
They bring nothing to the table but won't hesitate to eat witcha
Not a single voice reason them the type niggas you keep witcha
Said he die for his respect instead of livin for a check
They just stab him in the back while he stickin out his neck
Momma tellin you change said she shouldn't have to bury you
Them same niggas you carryin won't even help to carry you
Who go raise ya son teach him how to be a better than
You got a strong woman she can't teach him how to be a man
What about the promise you made when you took her hand
To love and to cherish can't do that if you ain there man
Life is about growth when it's hopeless it's still hope
Just because you don't bag and serve it don't mean that you ain dope
Just because you keep that fire it don't mean you wantin smoke
Laugh now cry later trust me it ain a joke

See the outcome when it's bout some
That had ya homey ridin shotgun
And you wasn't tryin to hear no one
Now a son ain comin home
A father gone she gotta raise the kids alone
Cuz you couldn't leave the streets alone
My nigga it's time to act grown

His pops died at a early age momma did the best she could
Two jobs tryin to make a way still couldn't make it out the hood
Still would make sure he was good dressed him in the latest
Everytime he mentioned pops she said he was the greatest
Ain't nothing like a mother's love but he need a father present
He like all the shoes and clothes but it's presence over presents
He had this empty feeling but the streets seemed fulfilling
Got a pistol at a early age he heard they killin children
Wanna give back to his momma so he copped his first pack
She found out and said not in this house so she made him flush that
Growing up please don't rush that you ain ready for what come with that
He said momma no disrespect I got no dad what you expect
You'll be dead I expect I'd rather you live with regrets
Paid her no mind and started reppin on g set
Made a baby told his lady I'll be more than just a check
Got killed in a drug deal now his son the cycle next

See the outcome when it's bout some
That had ya homey ridin shotgun
And you wasn't tryin to hear no one
Now a son ain comin home
A father gone she gotta raise the kids alone
Cuz you couldn't leave the streets alone
My nigga it's time to act grown