Brand New Day (Recorded Live At The BBC Electric Proms 2009)
Looks like i'm loosin friends There's a lot of hostility in my endz We used 2 argue, always make other new friends Now we settle disagreements with the skenz Looks like i'm loosin mates There's a lot of hostility near my gates We used 2 fight wid kids 4rm other estates Now 8 millimetres settle debates Looks like i'm loosin sight Coz i'm lookin at the future, it ain't right So i look out my window, pray every night I thank God 4 my friends but they ain't tight Looks like i'm loosin hope Coz i climbed dis mountain widout rope But i know i'm the captain of my boat So i steadily sail and hope not 2 float
[Chorus:] But its a Brand New Day New opportunities, wot can i say I plan 2 make my pay But put sum away 4 an offkey day - [x2] Demand, collect, cash upfront and direct Pay money, pay respect, don't insult my intellect [x2]
[Verse 2:] When we ain't kids no more Will it still be about wot it is rite now Like fightin 4 anything, anytime And actin widout a care anywhere When we ain't kids no more Will it still be about wot is rite now Like backscams, street robbery Shottas, plottas or HMP When we ain't kids no more Will it still be about wot it is rite now Pregnant girls who think they luv Useless mans wid no plans When we ain't kids no more Will it still be about wot it is rite now Coz negative signs jus keep showin up Sum of us betta jus start growin up
[Chorus:] But its a Brand New Day New opportunities, wot can i say I plan 2 make my pay But put sum away 4 an offkey day - [x2] Demand, collect, cash upfront and direct Pay money, pay respect, don't insult my intellect - [x2]
[Verse 3:] When i look at my life i can't help but think Coz i could hav resorted 2 drugs and drink Everyday was the same as the day b4 We were neva quite sure of wots in store Everyday i wke up i can't help but feel I'm certain of life, i mean dis is real Mouthfuls skippin round my head like dancers I know its wrong 2 question but i need answers Da whos, da wots, da hows, da whens, da whys U can look in my face, u c da pain in my eyes Tears ready 2 fall like the rain in the skies But i hope dat i put my feet down and rise Coz guys wanna test my words So i can't jus cater 4 2nd and 3rd Plus i know predators only go 4 the weak And dats long so i gotta stay strong Get me !