Jacki-o - If I Had a Son lyrics

Sometimes, I be thinkin bout if I had a son into this world how it would be for him seeing the way it is out here. Its crazy [Verse 1:] If I had a son this is what I'd tell em Stay on yo grind young n***a dont settle Be a man, stand tall on yo feet Dont depend on nann motherf**er to eat See momma gonna show you how to always have a hustle Da streetz dont give it we gon get it on da muscle You my son, Lil n***a pay attention Neva be the talker baby always just listen n***as gon reveal the hand Its up to you to be the smarter man Play chess,not checkers checkmate their a** Keep the mind of a warrior Dot let these n***as have you in the coroner In this world you gon see alot of pain A whole lot of evil that I really cant explain People gon change friends turn foes n***as turn fake , tell everything they know [Chorus:] If i had a son [x4] [Verse 2:] And I understand if you gotta sell crack man Cus this country aint fit for the black man System so scandalous Now in days misdemeanors get you Cali Dust Hold yo head up You my lil king Dont let nann motherff**er crush yo dreams Imma show you how to beat and break all odds Teach you how away from all mobs Imma teach you how to beat dem 48 Laws Blood in my eyes in the odd of all Teach you how to pray Read yo bible, dont play Read yo Psalms everyday And dont chase no chick, no broad Always wear a rubber never run up in dem raw I know you aint here wit me now today but if I had you son this is wat I'd say [Chorus] [Verse 3:] Rule #1: Always stay true Rule #2: Respect who respect you Rule #3: Pray for a sign Rule #4: God is the only one that comes before yo momma Rule #5: Always ride wit yo five Rule #6: Neva call a girl a b**h Rule #7: Dont result in tellin, cus all rats get buried by da dozens Rule #8: Respect yo weight, neva put more den a 7 in a 28 Rule #9: Keep a miltary mind Dont slip make sure you always got an extra clip Rule #10:Watch who you call yo friends You gon see who yo friends when you need some mends. I know you aint here wit me now today but if I had you son this is wat I'd say [Chorus] If i had a son [x4]