I'd Rather Be

Chorus

We don't get down like we used to

We used to be together all the time

But now I find we don't get down

Like we used to be together all the time

But now I find we don't get down like we used to

I wish I had a picture of my little brother on the table

No time to fantasize and this one's no fable

I'd rather be on an island with my mom for one night

We'd reminisce about those trite

Them days of how I was

When the cops were the fuzz

My Stretch Armstrong

Don't even last that long

I'd rather be on top of things

But then my telephone rings

Procrastination sets in

So this is what it brings

Get you it later

There's nobody greater

To get the job done

Except for maybe FreAKAnature

I'd rather be on top with these jobs

Get them finished completely

I pull the plug on my phone

When I'm alone

And my neighbor sees me

But its cool

I'd rather be on trial with a witness

Who was targeting the fool

Taken such a long time

Think about the family, the memory bank, yes

Fathead is where I'd rather be

Chorus

Wishing for renditions of the past

And conditions of the present

But my mission's incomplete with out the visions

That I have from day to day

I pray I'll stay this way forever

Like the boy, father, mother, sister, brother

And myself the freAKA, who I can't recall

Oh yes y'all, right down the hall, I guess ya'll

There was this chillin disco ball

On the ceiling feeling good

I'm all about

The rhymes see the way I'm speaking

Keeps me guessing if I'm Indian, white black or Puerto Rican

But I'm seeking deeper meaning

Than the color of my skin

As to why I cannot try

To spread some views from down within

Cry myself to sleep

I'm set by nations under siege

Politicians, jurisdictions, and the deadly disease

It takes young and even younger

Sad to see them fall apart

It's hard to please, worse try

If we do not make a start

Its life for future generations

When life is made for living

Giving help to those in need

(Instrumental Part)