This is a very malicious world
Some people just grudge you for ya righteous words
And if you try to show some affection
They'll try to strip you down to the bone
They don't set no example
(Chorus)
Some people must change dem living (4x)
Now-a-days when your walking down the road
You must see some fellows hanging around
Always always begging you a-money
They fight against if you turn them down
And them don't have no principle
(Chorus 4x)
And if you try to help some people
You bet they'll try to tear you down
Some of them don't like to see you progress
Them prefer to see you in distress
It's just the way of the system
(Chorus 4x)
This is a very malicious world
Some people just grudge you for ya righteous words
And if you try to show some affection
They'll try to strip you down to the bone
They don't set no example
Some people must change them living...