Black man inna jail cell room with tears in his eyes
I step to him and I ask him how and why
Says he gets out soon and has two youths on the outside
And thinks of time lost with his loving wife
What you gonna do now man to survive?
“Same thing I did that put I on the inside
I know it seems crazy but sometimes I know that…”
Sometimes it’s do or die, do or die do or die
Sometimes it’s do or die, do or die do or die
He had to do the best he could to survive
Sometimes it’s do or die, do or die, do or die
Sometimes it’s do or die, do or die, do or die
Can’t tell you how it felt when he looked me in the eyes
Woman inna hotel room with tears bruised ruptured eyes
I step to her and I ask how and why
Says she has two youths for whom she must provide
With a father that’s been locked up for most of their lives
What you gonna do momma to survie?
“Same thing I did to blacken up I and I eye
I know it seems crazy but sometimes I know that...”
It’s do or die, do or die do or die
Sometimes it’s do or die, do or die do or die
She had to do the best that she could to survive
Sometimes it’s do or die, do or die, do or die
Sometimes it’s do or die, do or die, do or die
Can’t tell you how it felt when she looked me in the eyes
Man with gun in hand, just making demands
Looks up to the sky as his tears began
Megaphone sounds outside, screamin to his surprise
Saying “drop the weapon and everything will be alright”
What you gonna do now man to survive?
“Same thing I did that put I on the inside
I know it seems crazy but sometimes I know that...”
Sometimes it’s do or die, do or die do or die
Sometimes it’s do or die, do or die do or die
He had to do the best that he could to survive
Sometimes it’s do or die, do or die, do or die
Sometimes it’s do or die, do or die, do or die
Can’t tell you how it felt when he looked me in the eyes
Slack falsetto melodies, lush dub arrangements, and feel-good lyrics come together for a memorable pop-reggae getaway. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 14, 2022