Outside

Lyrics

L.I.F.E. Long - "Outside" [Emcee(s): L.I.F.E. Long] [Producer(s): Dysh] [Verse 1: L.I.F.E. Long] We use windows to tell us the weather before Exposing ourselves to Mother Nature changing temperature The air seems still, no wind, skies clear Sun ain't out. Waiting for it to appear Looking kind of cloudy. Ten percent chance of rain Nobody packed an umbrella, dodged the pain Every day same—just a different climate cross-planes Riding cross-country, peeping scenes on Am- -trak trains. 'Bout to let my eyes explore new terrain Like traveling out-of-state, peeping the landscape while Staying on schedule to meet tour dates. When You're cold, the weather's at its great, yet Seasons turn, mood swings, surroundings relate To what we go through as we contemplate Sometimes, you got to get away, escape to vibe If I'm not home, then you could find me outside [Hook: L.I.F.E. Long] Out- -side, feeling the breeze, absorbing the sunshine Like walking through Prospect Park in summertime. Out- -side, where all you got to do is vibe, let your Soul move free inside while outside. Out- -side, feeling the breeze, absorbing sunshine Like walking through Prospect Park in summertime. Out- -side, where all you got to do is vibe, let your Soul move free inside while outside [Verse 2: L.I.F.E. Long] Out- -side, my favorite season's summer, spring, then fall Summertime, New York hit the courts for b-ball Remember after-hours spots shut down behind brawls? Who need museum arts? Catch me watching walls Overseas, it's like '8-5, keeping graff alive Thinking 'bout hard times on streets to survive, slinging CDs like Krills to pay bills. Getting my grind on No time to chill on the year '9-5, when cats Displayed skills. On nights like this, cops Chased us out the 'Ville. Hit the Lower East, Nuyorican Café to build. Rock Steady Anniversary Held uptown. Broadway before Chelsea Piers Used to roll with a crew of my peers. As A youth outside, running barefoot—no cares—[?] [?] light bugs lit up the atmosphere. I'd run, trying To catch 'em inside jars. Now I'm grown, working [?] constant struggle outside to sur- -vive, wherever you are [Bridge 1: L.I.F.E. Long] Give thanks to Jah I made it alive. Every day, work, surprise And set to survive. Outside, [?] That was petty crimes, going out for yours Going out for mine [Verse 3: L.I.F.E. Long] Outside, shady in- -dividuals, murderers, rapists, common criminals Everybody's moving by just to get residuals. It's A rat race through New York's maze. Avoiding pressures That'll leave you stressed and crazed. Cats walk with no Feelings in Last Days. Hoods run the streets Thinking that crime pays. No hope to succeed Young soldiers, early graves, unnecessary street violence Catch us on front page, hear the sirens out- -side. Drama's in the air [?] [?] but some don't care. They'd rather end their life On meaningless crap. Outside, early 80's Government introduced us crack. Outside, I'm an instant Target 'cause I'm black. Outside, move forth Without ever looking back. Outside, my an- -cestors [?] slaves. Outside, still struggling In the Home of the Brave [Hook: L.I.F.E. Long] Outside, feeling the breeze, absorbing sunshine Like walking through Prospect Park in summertime Outside, where all you got to do is vibe Let your soul move free inside while outside Outside, feeling the breeze, absorbing sunshine Like walking through Prospect Park in summertime Outside, where all you got to do is vibe Let your soul move free inside while outside Outside, feeling the breeze, absorbing sunshine Like walking through Prospect Park in summertime Outside, where all you got to do is vibe Let your soul move free inside while outside Outside