Step out in the night when you get onely
Listening for the sounds city ears don't hear
I know your cross is gettin' heavier with every step
But I know a woman who'd walk miles for you

I say, "Stop, stay where you are
Take a look at yourself
Take a good look at yourself."

Can't turn to momma
'Cause she'd only tell ya she told you so
Since some of us are still learnin'
That the real tricks of life, we all know

Hey, now!
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Life flashed for me this morning
Daytime, nighttime, you still don't see
Why must you wait until morning
To wake up and be, wake up and be
Wake up and be, wake up and be
Wake up and be

Now you and I know there's no such thing as up and down
When your problems got you goin' 'round, 'round, 'round, 'round, 'round
Can't talk to your poppa 'cause he don't understand that other stuff
Since you're part of the cross he's been carryin'
Your ass has been draggin' long enough
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