Danny DDay - 1 UP (New Life) lyrics

[Intro: DDay] Got a text saying, “Someone called the cops” Right then and there I felt my heart stop Cold sweats running all down my spine Am I really 'bout to be doing time? [Verse 1: DDay] Knocks on my door, my a** is gra** Cement floors, got the stash in the trash “Hello officer. Hey, hi, how ya doing? I was just on my way, my garbage is smelling putrid, but You are welcome to stay and have a look around It's me and my two friends, man, we just hanging out” Frozen in conversation I stared at his retinas As they scanned up and down my bag, man, let me tell ya A nod in my direction got me steppin', it's a standoff No looking back, “You can have it,” like a handoff But I kept going, and I kept quiet Trash bag on my back, this sh**, I don't like it This is it, this is life, this is war This is what it feels like on rock bottom floor As three policemen walked out that door Knees shaking, I can't take any more Free to go, like a dream it's unbelievable For real though, just two years and some weeks ago My life flashed right before my eyes And I'm supposed to tell you I'm a different guy? [Hook: DDay] But I act the same, still act insane Same player, but I'm playing to a different game And though I may walk through the valley where the Devils dance I thank God for giving me a second chance [Verse 2: Moses] Backdrop: 12 o'clock, driving on a Friday Night Meant to stay straight, don't know why that I took a right Down South Main, brain dumb when I'm wicked drunk Baker's dozen shots of Evan got my stomach numb Bright blue and white lights flicking in my hindsight Visions of me taking a trip to the clink a third time Am I dreaming? Am I even alive? The only thing I really see is every second of my life Flashing in front of my eyes because of a DUI And a rap sheet as long as the unemployment line Alcohol in my blood, point three two one Went from wearing cuff links to some handcuffs Sleeping on a metal bed thinking my future is done How I'll never get a job, how'd I let my brother down How it's gonna be impossible to make my parents proud Or I do the opposite and choose to turn my life around Took three days until I could see the sunlight Breathe fresh air for what feels like the first time Seems like the whole world is a little different now It's bright when you've been living under a dark cloud [Hook: Moses]