Bronzeville Pride

Yeah that was me, sorry

ButI was as handsome as I could be

Had all the broads from the street

Bronzeville legend, Sweet Baby Ray

yeah,that’s what they called me

I thought this was the route for me

You know, fighting for my country

My country, ‘tis of thee

Even though they aint done nothing for me

But rape and take from me and my people

Second chance deserved

No hate or grudge on this here head

Gotta get this money and my family fed

Off they send me, big parades and lights

My name put up all fancy.

When?I asked.

When we get back they said.

Oooohweee I couldn’t wait

Broads go how you say- quadrupoply

Won’thave to ever work again!

Fighting for the man aint so bad

Might name myself Lil’ Sam

Naw just jiving

ButI didn’t expect what came next

Just like my whole platoon

Just that quick in minutes, -no maybe

Seconds

Dumped us off in I don’t know where

Some guns worked, some had jammed

Shaking with fear, not even a last chance

For my repentance, you know momma

My prayers

I’m laying here now, body in shambles

Praying they never find me

So you want see me

and you want have to cry

Maybe believe that ya boy still alive

I can’t even imagine the pain you go feel

Hope they live it up and say

I went out with courage

And not the truth -me shaking and

Crying for God’s sweet mercy

Momma if you get this, I’m sorry

I couldn’t make it happen

But keep my legend alive

Tellem to just call me

Ole Bronzeville Pride.