Waking up
In someone else's skin
In someone else's city
These dreams crumble
Searching the ground
For someone else's crumbs
They just moved in
From the burbs
Now others move out
Not to the burbs though
Not if your dough low
Not when this is where your roots grow
Planted seeds sprouted trees
You can't just uproot
Because someone else now finds the soil attractive
What about when it was radioactive
When pockets weren't as packed then
Now it's a forced migration
These dreams like buildings crumble

Cracks that bleed
Popping at the seams
A nation of thieves
"Strong vs weak"
This thin veneer
Is catching less ears
More apt to see
Those shed their fear
Casting light
On treacherous plights
Orchestrated by the rich
Maintained by knife
Many are sick
Of the daily strife
A wealthy nation
Where poverty is life

Picturesque moments
Flood your time zone
All the way down
You had a smile on your face
What it takes
To finally get away
At home your heart breaks
Now you're miles away

Walk outside
There are holes in the ground
Many say white only
Some say Black only
Others say Chinese only
And we jump into them
It's time
To pave the streets anew

How many ppl
My age would rather
Jump than swim
How many ppl
How many backdoor deals
Does it take
To rip apart the fabric
Of your society
How many ppl my age
Are fiscally waterboarded
Would rather be boarded up
Than on the outside
Watching everyone get bled dry

Dance
By yourself
See how beautiful
Your steps can be
All by yourself
See how good
Your own moves can be
Then dance
With others

Scared of ghosts
In your dreams
I go toe to toe
Everyday
I live where you don't go
I blow smoke in their absence
I fill the ghosts with trees
So they can cough and breathe
What they once kicked you out for
I blow it back in their face like Cole
Train runs through this room
I'll go toe to toe with your ghosts
I'll laugh in their face while I sit in their place
Doing everything they scolded you for
I'll do it for you
While you stay trapped in your dreams
I'll bring it to life
For you and me and the rest of the family