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Gangsters Don’t Live Long Lyrics by Sleepy Malo

Sleepwalking

2007

[Chorus: Eriq]
Gangsters don't live long in this life
You better be strong
You better be strong
I said, gangsters don't live long in this life
One day you're here
And then you're gone, all gone
[Verse 1: Sleepy Malo]
Ever wonder how it feels to see your son in pain
It's like trying to chase the sun on a cloudy day
Go away, I don't want you to see me cry
Cause this gangster just don't wanna live if he dies
See my wife, bring me to life with the stories she tells
And I swear, somebody saying that they'll take mе to hell
I ain't scared no more, I'vе been there before
For three weeks after my little baby boy was born
Just as long as he don't breath, he won't sleep in my arms
Sad songs, they won't stop, they just take a long pause
What I lost, I wouldn't wish on my worse enemies
On my knees, Jesus please ask your father for me
If I pray and give thanks til he takes my soul
Will he promise not to take away the ones I love most
Dying slow, I'm so close, out to reach my gun
Oh lord please forgive me for whatever I've done
[Chorus: Eriq]
Gangsters don't live long in this life
You better be strong
You better be strong
I said, gangsters don't live long in this life
One day you're here
And then you're gone, all gone
[Verse 2: Ese Bobby]
Woke up still drunk from the night before
Where's life going?
Did I choose the right door?
All I know, I don't wanna see my jefa cry no more
And I don't wanna see my homies die no more
Time reveals all, as the rain drops start to fall
I hear the reaper start to call
But another day starts to rise
I thank god that I'm still alive
But why my brother Anthony have to die?
I wipe a tear from eye, I bow my head I make the sign of the cross
Another soldier was lost, gone in the wind
And it's hard to accept cause you're never coming back again
I'm standing under these street lights
Thinking about your grave sight
Wondering if I dig you up will I see a smile on your face
Or will we meet in a better place
I know I'll see again, but until then
[Chorus: Eriq]
Gangsters don't live long in this life
You better be strong
You better be strong
I said, gangsters don't live long in this life
One day you're here
And then you're gone, all gone
[Verse 3: Mister D]
I'm tired, of foos schemes and plots
You better thank god, for what you got
Because one day you're here and the next you're not
You can bang and slang caine but don't get caught
You never know, when you gotta go
Gangsters do die, in the varrio
Best get your act right, could be your last night
Tomorrow could be your last fight
Look in my eyes, I don't wanna see you die
You're a homie, ese on my side
The big South Side but out of line
I won't hesitate to raise the nine
You gotta be strong because gangsters don't live long
(Gangster don't live long in this life)
Yeah, gangsters don't live long
So you better thank god for what you got
Cause one day you're here and the next you're not
[Outro]
I said, gangsters don't live long in this life
One day you're here
And then you're gone, all gone (I said)
Gangsters don't live long in this life
You better be strong
You better be strong, oh so strong
You better keep holding on
You better keep holding on
Cause one day you're here
One day you're gone
You better be strong
You better be strong
You better keep holding on
Whoa, whoa
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Sleepy Malo

Sleepy Malo

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