pull up your pants

Here's an extended version: You think you're tough, but you're just a fake Flashin' chains, but your life's at stake You're headed for a coffin, and it's a cryin' shame Tryna be a gangsta, but you're just playin' games Pull your pants up, and show some respect You're representin' the streets, but you're neglectin' the check Your elders taught you better, but you're throwin' it away You're just a statistic, in a world that's gone astray You're stuck in the ghetto, but you can break the mold Take control of your life, and make a brand new gold You're chasin' clout, and you're chasin' fame But you're losin' yourself, in the process of the game You're tryna fit in, but you're standin' out A sheep in wolf's clothing, and you're wearin' it out You're tryna be hard, but you're just a kid Tryna find your place, but you're lost in the grid Take a step back, reevaluate your life Headed down a path, that's gonna lead to strife Find your purpose, find your way Before you get smoked, and your life fades away You're better than the life, that you're tryin' to live You're better than the streets, that you're tryin' to give You're a soldier in the streets, but you're fightin' the wrong war Shine your light, and show the world what you're lookin' for Pull your pants up, and show some pride You're a leader in the makin', don't let the streets divide You're a voice for the voiceless, don't let the system silence you Speak up, and let your voice be heard, it's time to break through You're a product of the ghetto, but you don't have to be You can rise above the struggle, and make a brand new energy You can be the change, that you want to see You can be the leader, that you're meant to be.