STATE OF EMERGENCY!

It’s a state of emergency!

But either people don’t care,

or pretend not to see,

babies, dying on the streets

or waiting for the day they turn 16,

so they can drop out of school,

because these days, that’s the cool thing to do.

Reppin’ blocks and avenues,

Claiming colors, red, black, yellow and blue

We as a community, can’t let this continue.

It’s a state of emergency,

He’s 17, in the 8th grade, and can’t read.

And she…

has had more lovers than she can count

on her fingers and toes,

contracted 2 STD’s, and doesn’t even know.

Because all that matters

is that they make her feel sexy,

but really… should she…

be concerned with that term at 14?

And he…

only pays attention in Math,

so he can learn how to add,

kilos of cocaine, and ounces of weed,

He’s been smoking it since 9,

and slinging it since 14.

Sounds both scary and obscene,

But this… is reality.

It’s a state of emergency!

because she…

has had 5 scuffles this week.

So next time, if they want to fight,

she’ll have her knife,

and their cheeks she’ll slice.

Both he and she want to look nice,

That means designer clothes

At a designer price

Don’t forget,

rings and grillz made of ice.

Brainwashed to believe,

this is how its supposed to be

Every time they turn on the TV

or open up a magazine.

It’s a state of emergency!

Our youth are settling for mediocrity,

Success they don’t envision,

A bright future they just can’t see…

we, as a community,

have to make it right!.

No more pointing the finger,

or waiting for rescue.

This is something WE have to do.

No more hoping,

that outsiders will start to care.

Why would they?

We’re the ones who have to live here.

This is something WE have to do!

It time for our citizens, to become troops,

Rally up, strap on our gear,

because there is a war,

and it’s going on RIGHT HERE!

Unfortunately, it’s our young people,

Who are the casualties

Ring the alarm…

It’s a state of emergency!