Neville Brothers - Carry the Torch lyrics

In any town on any night There's a young man trying to fight for his life Streetwise, walkin' on the shadow side Got a gun up in his chest, and a snake in both his fists This young man he ain't got no plan Skulls and bones is all he knows Idle eyes a glowing Too much time with nothing to do He needs some help from me and you Listen Put your ears on people Me and the Brothers got something to say What's what is what we're laying down The message from the father is about to come down Come on You may not a care Let's just say a prayer Forgiveness is the kеy that might just help him by Come on You may not a care Lеt's just say a prayer And carry the torch of love in your heart Sister, honest girl, took to the streets Baby's cryin', daddy's gone and trying to make ends meet She cries, boohoo Walkin' on the shadow side, law of the jungle Got her soul up in a twist The scarlet scar is on her face She ran away, gone without a trace Grandma and Grandpa done all they can do She needs some help from me and hyou Listen Put your ears on people Put your ears on Me and the Brothers got something to sy What's what is what we're laying down The message from the father is about to come down Come on You need a care Let's just say a prayer Forgiveness is the key that might just help her by Come on You need a care Let's just say a prayer And carry the torch of love in your heart