Ed Orin - Better Days for My Babies Lyrics

Ghetto sunrise shadows long world in decay
Grinding heavy pockets empty bills never delay
Struggle in the streets footprints where hope decay
Wanna see my kids rise diamonds in the clay

Mama's tears broken dreams whispers in the night
Sweat and pain every day soldier through that blight
Rough patches lost matches fight with all my might
Paper chasin' foot bracin' seekin' that light

Better days for my babies dreams won't forsake
Chain free from struggle no more hearts to break
Hustlin' for their futures no more roads to fake
Shooting for the stars building worlds they'll make

Streetlights glimmer shattered mirrors past we won't dwell
Vision clearer fightin' terrors breakin' from this hell
Hope unshaken dreams awaken stories they'll tell
Stride widener heights higher in peace they'll dwell

Concrete jungle cagey hustle steppin' through the grime
Singing lullabies of gambles waiting for they time
Books and knowledge no street college no penny for a dime
Chasin' freedom breakin' ceilings rhythm for our rhyme

Better days for my babies dreams won't forsake
Chain free from struggle no more hearts to break
Hustlin' for their futures no more roads to fake
Shooting for the stars building worlds they'll make