Vida Loka (parte 3)

By the order, man, mic in hand
Taking it slow, you can believe
I’m rolling in
The beat is breaking down
I’m rhyming on top
Side by side with my crew
I’m expressing myself
Telling all the things you know
Breathe deep, get ready
Welcome to the test

Strength, balance, be firm and strong
It’s necessary

Come with me, brothers
You gotta pay attention
Man, the gate is in action
Active voice in the hood
My words mean a lot
My attitude
I’m not playing the fool, no, I’m not deluded, no
I’m coming in strong, breaking through
In search of a solution
Yeah, chasing my rights
At any cost

That way, I demand respect
I beat my chest, proud to be from the hood
I’m angry with all the prejudice
Man, it’s necessary to preach equality
Justice, peace, and freedom
I live, yeah, behind bars, you in the world
Only in Jesus Christ
Will you find salvation
The solution to your problems
Don’t give in to Satan
Don’t give in to the system
In faith, firm and strong, persevering
I keep moving forward

Spreading positive vibes to my people
To the youth, especially
Starved for information, it’s tied to education
Those parents can’t accept
That their kid wasn’t enrolled in school
In the morning, in the afternoon, barefoot in the streets
In shorts playing ball
Who knows, maybe in the future, a pro player
Or turning 18 with his face in the news
On the police page, another marginal like those

So bad
That at the traffic light treats you, threatens you with a gun
Kidnaps, kills you, leaves no trace
You’re lost, wanted alive or dead
By the police
Yeah, that’s what I try to avoid
Rhymes need my crew to connect
Bold moves, don’t get led astray
Your man, the gate, my action
My idea is in the air, it’s in the air, it’s in the air

You gotta have faith, who knows makes the time
Doesn’t wait for it to happen
That’s how it is
Let’s keep moving forward always in mind
Better living conditions for our people

I have self-esteem
I’m confident while life rises hope
Always believing in humanity
In the recovery, regeneration of that man
Sentenced to five years in a prison
Missing his mom, his wife, his kids
From 157, says he’s sorry
It was a tough time in his life
Unemployed, tight, with a bunch of debts
Under the mattress, kept a piece
He bought for his protection
Due to the situation

You know how it is, Satan, 24/7 on your back
Whispering in your ear, seducing man, who
Couldn’t resist, turned to crime
The house fell, I know no one saw
Satan smiled, got what he always wanted
For sure now he feels happy
In prison, the man became a Christian
Reading the Bible and Jesus Christ

Found the way out, the true path to happiness
He’s realizing the dreams of freedom
Just wants to rebuild his life
Turn things around
Recover lost time with his family
Get a job, be respected
Walk in the hood at peace
Without being called an ex-con
Every case is a story, this fact

Who messed up has to pay, make it right
But I’m not here to condemn anyone
Nor to defend better living conditions
I’m gonna root for me and for you
I’ll play my part
Yeah, with awareness
Intelligence, positivity, fight to achieve
That’s my goal, brothers of faith
I invite you to come with me, with me, with me

You gotta have faith, who knows makes the time
Doesn’t wait for it to happen
That’s how it is
Let’s keep moving forward always in mind
Better living conditions for our people