Back in the Day

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Well it was back in the day Back in the 1920s Selling hooch for the gang Just meant large cash money Splatter papa glamor, guns and the ledger Post office poster star Around them times the pay the best To be had [Chorus] It's never as sweet as when it's not in the open Special secrets hold such a promise of... [Verse 2] They spilled the wine in the raids And that thirst found morning And taking out of the head Just meant a line was forming Contraband Nero, toast of the nation Playing while his city burned Til they found the best way to deal was Knowing when to say when [Chorus] It's never as sweet as when it's not in the open Special secrets hold such a promise of...