Roberto & Danny - Sold Lies Lyrics

Anybody care for the truth?
We been hoodwinked
We take what they have to say at face value
But they'll say anything for the sake of entertainment
Come on

Body tracks them put them to rest
Tell them beats to walk around with a bulletproof vest
Bench pressing them bars, them sets and reps ain't nothing to me
Like that set you rep
I understand I was nice before with the metaphors and similes
But I wasn't living right before
Right before the Lord brought me to my knees
I was contemplating suicide
Then I thought to myself, who am I
To take the life given I should be giving thanksgiving
For the fact that I'm still here and what awaits me is eternal living
I deserve the inferno but God spared me like Adam
How'd he do that? By bringing the second Adam
Hip hop, you owe me, for all the lies you sold me
If I can be honest, most of what you're selling is phony
So, here's a Tony for you actors, though I suggest you rip the script
And start living now for the after

After the smokescreens evaporize
I hope you open your eyes and realize
The unwise teachings leading to our demise
Been sold lies, but it's time to let the Son rise

Sold into bondage, raised in captivity
Forced to pay homage to the gods of the industry
Had me in your trophy case, remember me?
In Christ I found out that I'm more than your amenity
You ain't no friend to me, had me mixing coke and Hennessy
Assured me that is what you do when you turn 17
Wanted me lit like December green
And worst of all you had me shifted trying to live a pretender's dream
I'm over here looking tougher than ever
But can't secure a job cause you said who needs a degree?
I'm over here trying to take off her sweater
But got no protection cause you said what's an STD?
Hip hop, You ain't educate me. You just made your case and played it safely
Fed the bait and watched me run your way for safety
But I'm running back now, before I'm back down
Represent the King. Like we in Sactown

After the smokescreens evaporize
I hope you open your eyes and realize
The unwise teachings leading to our demise
Been sold lies, but it's time to let Son rise