Another night in this old town Sometimes growin' up can only bring you down Sometimes I sit, I wonder Sometimes I scream as loud as thunder Little brother don't you know I'm a man They might think I'm just a boy But they don't understand These city streets, they tell me stories about busted dreams and faded glory No one seems to understand They tell me walk, don't run, the time will find you Walk, don't run and your heart will guide you to Walk, don't run, they say growing up it just ain't so much fun I feel like a loaded gun They say don't run
My mom and dad work every day Just to keep shoes on our feet they slaved their lives away Grandpa had to do the same, it took him to an early grave Call me a rebel, say the boy don't think I'm old enough to fight for my country I ain't old enough for a drink And I'm not a pawn, I can't play their game But Poppa I'm proud just to wear your name Then he held out his hand, he said I understand
But remember walk, don't run, the time will find you Walk, don't run and your heart will guide you to Walk, don't run, just walk, don't run