I remember the days on the back streets
Playing hide and seek in the evening heat
Discussing our dreams and aspirations
Living with the anger and frustration
Escaping the ghetto was our only goal
And for that Richard you sold your soul
Living on the edge and on the run
You even got to own yourself a gun
But no matter how far you may try to run boy

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You can't run nor hide
You can't run nor hide
You can't run nor hide
You can't run nor hide, from your shadow son

You survive the drugs, the deals, and the pain
Your conscience is clear it bears no stains
The mask you wear it oh so well
Not even your closes friends can tell
The spark was lit and now the fire rage
Playing your role upon the biggest stage
Go ahead enjoy it while it last
'Cause I know the secrets of your past
And no matter how far you may try to run boy

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