"Cross on the foreheads of the youth
Drop what's important cause the truth (is)
Shots at another when it's me or you We bought X-Rays just to see it through
But to see through takes more than vision

Like Ice said:
"Who are the animals that built this prison?" We Can't pay no bills so the light is dimmin'
And when we steal pills, we're made the villain.

What makes a bad man? is it his bad rap?
Or his actions he made to go and clap back At a nation that went and sat back
While little brothers was dawning black caps (So)

Do preservation or expire Cause this is Rezervation Required
Living in segregation tires Youth of a generations fire
Do preservation or expire Cause this is Rezervation Required
Living in segregation tires Youth of a generations fire

How am I suppose to rest when you press for respect?
When all this is about is cred and the bread?
A name and a bag and to befriend death You can make numbers, But your life is a bet
To fit in, takes a tale of perseverance, Day to day struggles, enough to murder ears with
And your friends, the ones you had beer with. It's been a year, since their disappearance.

Do preservation or expire Cause this is Rezervation Required
Living in segregation tires Youth of a generations fire
Do preservation or expire Cause this is Rezervation Required
Living in segregation tires Youth of a generations fire"