Dear stranger, how did it come to this
Life on the streets in the unknown abyss Mom gave you dollars on the way
Hoped you'd find a home one day I look forward as a kid
To see you with your basket like we did On the way to granny's place
Dreams that vanished all erased Oh, where did you end up man to be
Your fate sparked my curiosity And chances didn't seem to visit you
But did the chances keep your meals to
North Memphis made your home so cold
Your misfortune stories told
Did you ever eat a simple meal
Did family's love ever give places to live
Offer you a place to stay Or push you further away
Either way, I still remember you today
Before going over granny house to play
I used to look for you every day
But as time invaded both our lives and faded
You was no longer within the path on our way And yet still today, I remember your face