There Once was a little thug in me…..
I said there once was a little thug in me, but that man grew.
The dreams I used to hold unto were those they never knew.
Because the system in which we live could never feel true, to the feelings of a young Tongan rockin blue. Or red it didn’t matter the hue.
The same for a Latino, Asian, or Black dude.
I stood by, holdin my time fittin to get through. Thinkin success could never come unless I made my move.
Movin why they watched, teachers thinking I’m due , cops also makin moves to make another young one through. The preacher cast doubt.
And that is what I caught when I went out, but only one listenin were those same who never knew.
When they thought there was a little thug in me it may have been true. Cuz I stood ready to challenge any man who thought my heart was new.
Soft spoken, Rhythm broken, my words touched. Faster than fists flew.
Get in where I fit in is what I used to think I need to do.
But that little bit of thug in me was just another costume. The man in me was the same man in you or woman who felt the pains of doubt the whole day through. Success is just a matter of moments.. Tellin them what it do.
So it’s no teary eyed surprise when my mama found out I could do just as good as you.
High school is just the first gate, using your life experience to make them moves.
Common said Keep on… any means necessary. Believe in your struggle. Believe in your words, Speak Truth to power… My People... Ofa Lahi Atu.
Inspired by The Truth Cypher
-Asa
