Not An Easy Road

I never thought I’d make it this far
But then they get it twisted, bro
I’ll be here for sure, don’t worry
And I say my, my, my m-my

It’s not an easy road
And many see the glamour and the glitter, so they think it’s a bed of roses, I say
Who feels it knows, oh
Lord help me take these hits
I cry!
It’s not an easy road
And many see the glamour and the glitter, so they think it’s a bed of roses, I say
Who feels it knows, oh
Lord help me hold on

From the moment of birth, you enter this world
Obstacles are in your way to overcome first
Every day they seem to get worse
Oh my God, take away this curse!
Everybody’s trying to make ends meet
In every way they strive
Lord God, you see it
No matter what the world may say out on the street
Gotta survive, won’t accept defeat
Now I’m weary, tired and dreary
Got no time to waste
You better know that

It’s not an easy road
And many see the glamour and the glitter, so they think it’s a bed of roses, I say
Who feels it knows, ooh
Lord help me take these hits
I cry!
It’s not an easy road
And many see the glamour and the glitter, so they think it’s a bed of roses, I say
Who feels it knows, ooh
Lord help me take these hits

While you rise to see the sun
Those you love try to pull you down
Trying to discredit the work you’ve done
Some can’t be satisfied with the past of everyone
From the Scribes and Pharisees
You’ve got to stay alert
Keep your head up, looking both ways
Wait, anticipate, pray for you to slide
Righteousness prevails with Jah by my side
Deliver Jonah from the whale
Don’t leave him to die
Help us all, Abbabajoni
Keep my head up and cry
I tell you now

It’s not an easy road, oh no
It’s not an easy road

I’ve been traveling since morning
With such a heavy load
Now it’s noon and I can’t afford
To drop that burden by the road
Yeah, I’ve got to hold it
I got to humble myself like a child
On my face, I’ve got to put on a smile
Make up my mind just to walk more miles
Oh God, I’ve got to, I’ve got to, because I know that

It’s not an easy road
And many see the glamour and the glitter, so they think it’s a bed of roses, I say
Who feels it knows, ooh
Lord help me take these hits
Hot foot
It’s not an easy road
And many see the glamour and the glitter, so they think it’s a bed of roses, I say
Who feels it knows, ooh
Lord help me take these hits

From the moment of birth, you enter this world
Obstacles are in your way to overcome first
Every day they seem to get worse
Oh my God, take away this curse!
Everybody’s trying to make ends meet
In every way they strive
Lord God, you see it