Life of a Thug

[Chorus] I live the life of a thug Sold many of drugs Whatever you name it, I've done Laid a few cats down I'm on some new shit now I tell you whatever you name it, I've done Live the life of a hustla Keepin' it gangsta Whatever you name it, I've done I been all around the world Met all kinds of girls I tell you whatever you name it, I've done [Verse 1] Coming up I had it bad I never knew my dad Only memories, a picture in a frame He passed away when I was two There was nothing they could do And all I know is that they said he was the ladies man Momma kept pressing on Her boys kept her strong We didn't need for much She did it all alone She kept her head up high Till the day she died Told me to never give up Do what I gotta, to survive I been uptown, played many games, hurt by many girls Been all around, looking for love, but no one to trust I been locked down with the big boys See I changed now The high school diploma made my momma proud [Chorus] [Verse 2] In and out of jail since 12 A juvenile so no bail Most of my summer days, spent em' away They gave me a B and E, first degree robbery, criminal mischief Prosecution's on my heels now I tried to straighting up too I got hit by deja vu A 9 to 5 couldn't find it My only option was to block it I been shot at, stabbed You don't know the half I was a real ass cat Taking a look back The life of a thug I been uptown, played many games, hurt by many girls Been all around, looking for love, but no one to trust I been locked down with the big boys See I changed now The high school diploma made my momma proud [Chorus] [Verse 3] I been through so much Didn't know who to trust I could only count on me Out in playing in these streets Had to change up my hustle Had to live with the struggle Taking a dozen a blow It's been a long time coming but I came up And I gotta thank the Lord Cause he gave me enough Anything more than that I wouldn't be where I'm at Anything less I confess Look at me now I'm at my best [Chorus]