HARDY (Song written to the instrumental Hardy) Rap starts at :08 (He is pleading with his neighborhood streets; he sees the broken windows as eyes judging him) These windows are like eyes and they’re all staring at me Don’t look at me I’m ready now…I’m finally free Walking these cold streets, they still make me shiver But you-think I should stay here, stand and deliver You expect me…to be a part of the answer I…still…suffer…from growing up in this cancer Haven’t-I earned the right to get out, on my way? How can you say I’m the one who should stay? Chorus starts at :43 (He feels torn over the decision; his mind is in combat; constant back & forth; angst) My mind’s vibrating, constantly debating Where’s the answer I’ve been awaiting Dreams of my own I’m finally reaching Now you tell me I should be teaching A new generation you think I can help And I…shouldn’t…think of myself Tell me the truth, can the cycle be broken, By a mind that’s awoken and words that are spoken? Rap starts at 1:28 (He’s pleading again) You know that I was raised in this garden of dirt Now I’m sposed to tend it and mend all the hurt? Where were all you when these seeds were sown? When I had to fight ev-er-y day on my own Chorus My mind’s vibrating, constantly debating Where’s the answer I’ve been awaiting If I stay…will I play…my life on repeat Or is this concrete street where my life gets complete Walking, surveying… sometimes praying What is the role that I should I be playing I wander and ponder, wonder what’s right Sometimes I wish…I’d fade into the night Chorus My mind’s vibrating, constantly debating Where’s the answer I’ve been awaiting Seeking redemption, what path am I’m taking Which are the spirits I need to awaken My destiny…how’s it fulfilled? What kind of bridges do I need to build? Which part of my future will I be erasing Stop going in circles…which way am I facing?