Welcome to hard times
Back again like it's never been for the first time
It seem to mess with my head when I realize what it takes
Can I relate with whatever but never will it drive me to hate
Could be the next guy that you take before I wake
Now I lay me down to sleep eyes tight when I pray this here is real life
Circumstances make you think should I be counting my blessings
The next second my eyes blink
Here in the southtown
You know that kids don't play
Put it down in the streets, will I see another day
If I make it back this time, got to hold what is mine
And thank God that I made it alive
Here in the southtown
You know that kids don't play
Put it down in the streets, will I see another day
If I make it back this time, got to hold what is mine
And thank God that I made it alive
One love it's easier said than done
Can I rise above anything that gets in my way
Like words you say, you let your tongue get loose
And when push comes to shove, I'm not used to walking away
I keep on looking up, because these times are getting tough
Tomorrow's gone and it's the same old song
Father fill my cup, give me strength to power up
A life to shine, you'r the diamond in this rough
Here in the southtown
You know that kids don't play
Put it down in the streets, will I see another day
If I make it back this time, got to hold what is mine
And thank God that I made it alive
Here in the southtown
You know that kids don't play
Put it down in the streets, will I see another day
If I make it back this time, got to hold what is mine
And thank God that I made it alive
It ain't got to be like this
Don't want to throw up my fist
Don't want to be like this
Don't want to throw up my fist
I must resist, it ain't got to be like this
I must resist, it ain't got to be like this
I must resist, it ain't got to be like this
I must resist, it ain't got to be like this
Here in the southtown
You know that kids don't play
Put it down in the streets, will I see another day
If I make it back this time, got to hold what is mine
And thank God that I made it alive
Here in the southtown
You know that kids don't play
Put it down in the streets, will I see another day
If I make it back this time, got to hold what is mine
And thank God that I made it alive
Here in the southtown
about being thankful that hes alive and not taking life for granted
Father fill my cup, give me strength to power up A life to shine, you're the diamond in this rough
Hey grunge_monkey, what about this?
I think its about P.O.D.'s tough younger years growing up in the South Town near San Diego. It was a tough neighborhood and he followed God rather than resorting to violence. "dont want to throw up my fists, aint gots to be like this".
This is probably my favourite POD song, it has got a good buildup and is heavy enough with a dash of screaming, what more could you want. Some of the words sonny screams are "life doesn't have to be like this" I believe he angry at people that cause problems in places everywhere like Southtown or that God can help you escape the situation.
Payable On Death
he is screaming "it aint got to be like this x 4 life doesnt have to be like this 4x" it aint hard to understand him.
@delirium_is_destiny unlike Dickie Allen of IA whom ya can't understand at all lolz
@delirium_is_destiny unlike Dickie Allen of IA whom ya can't understand at all lolz
this is the better P.O.D, there new stuff like Alive and Youth of a nation sux ass. This song is really hard but not trashy, gothic crap. awesome opening.
@sic n twisted right! Alive was such a let down. It was their first big mainstream hit! All the previous pod fans from the Southtown album were screaming "no this is not the band we've been raving about!" How Alive put them on the map while Southtown was looked over is crazy
@sic n twisted right! Alive was such a let down. It was their first big mainstream hit! All the previous pod fans from the Southtown album were screaming "no this is not the band we've been raving about!" How Alive put them on the map while Southtown was looked over is crazy
this song is about getting through life when no-one cares about you and everyone gives you $hit
i think this song is about surviving life, but it does not reall refer to God at all
well said Gree, i agree with u 100%. LISTEN 2 ZAO
"growing up in the South Town near San Diego."
Gree i must state that you are mistaken. POD is from The county of SD but the city they are from is Chula Vista...it is basicly the same thing as SD it is just not technicly part of the city. The South Town name came from that Area of the County is called "South" Bay. in BOOM they say,,,"We rep the South..." it all fits
@SheafromDiego dude sunny is definitely from California. He's not from sudan. Where have you gotten this from. Sunny is outspoken about being from California
@SheafromDiego dude sunny is definitely from California. He's not from sudan. Where have you gotten this from. Sunny is outspoken about being from California