Lyrics: Layzie Bone: Lost & Found: Lost & Found
Layzie Bone
I dedicate this song to Sandra Lindsey Walker. Although you knew I was lost, you also knew that I could be found. Thank you.
Chorus: Johnny P. / Layzie Bone
If I lost myself
My soul
If I lost myself
My soul
I was lost
But now I’m found
And now I know
Oh yeah I know
I was lost
But now I’m found
And now I know
Oh yeah I know
Layzie Bone
Tryin’ to find my path in life
Live nice and raise my family right
So many obstacles
It seem like it’s not possible
Turn on the news
I’m so confused
I can’t believe this sight
Think to myself
Why do humans have to pay this price?
Had to go beyond the surface
Find myself
Then find a purpose
Ask myself so far you worth it
Then I look in my mama’s eyes
And it cause me to make a difference
Make a change
Make it better ‘fore my mama die
Look at my children
And I hope they know what they mean to me
Compared to them I swear this music don’t mean a thing to me
I do this music ’cause it saved my life
Pam and Patty gave up everything to raise us right
Shipped my father off to war
Got my uncle in the slammer
Introduction crack cocaine
Hit my community with that hammer
Tryin’ to tear down the Black Panthers
Why we losin’ life to cancer
Is America the great strong enough to find some answers
Chorus: Johnny P. / Layzie Bone
If I lost myself
My soul
If I lost myself
My soul
I was lost
But now I’m found
And now I know
Oh yeah I know
I was lost
But now I’m found
And now I know
Oh yeah I know
Layzie Bone
Are we a nation up under God
Is it dollars that we praisin’
Why does it take disasters ‘fore we marchin’ on this pavement
Are we so atheist that our country losin’ its greatness
Who the hell gon’ pay for this
We cursin’ our lil’ babies
They like, “Hey Layzie, hold on. Why you make them strong songs? Why you smoke them cigarettes? You messin’ up our ozone”
My excuse is I was born into this madness
Ain’t had nothin’ on my plate
So you fuckin’ right I’m savage
Why did Wally die so tragic
Seventeen laid in that casket
Can’t help but think them slave masters was too drastic
If I was President I’d lock ignorance in the cell
Make us all put down our cells
Say a prayer to save ourself
Might as well take some time to do some personal intervention
Check the man that it’s in the mirror
No more blamin’ it on the system
Go find your rhythm
Reach deep inside
Break out that prison
Let your conscience be your guide
Chorus: Johnny P. / Layzie Bone
If I lost myself
My soul
If I lost myself
My soul
I was lost
But now I’m found
And now I know
Oh yeah I know
I was lost
But now I’m found
And now I know
Oh yeah I know
Layzie Bone
I been out here movin’
Livin’ my life high in the fast lane
It’s a rollercoaster
Up and down ever since the cash came
Gettin’ at this paper got me dizzy
Got me runnin’ around in circles
Got no time
I’m always busy
My children growin’ up quickly
Lil’ J done graduated
And I feel I miss so much
Sometimes my mind can barely take it
Makin’ memories is my mission
Nowadays I stop and listen
Don’t get wrapped up in emotions
Or get caught up in them feelin’s
Live for today and not tomorrow
That’s the motto
Do somethin’ good the good’ll follow
That’s the power yup
Ridin’ around and I’m gettin’ it real
Praise the Lord ’cause he got that will
My guided light and my armor of steel
That’s why I do His will
Now I lay me down to sleep
Pray the Lord my soul to keep
If I should die before I wake
Pray the Lord my soul to take
If I should live another day, day
I’ll buckle down and find my way
Repent and pray
And pray
Johnny P.
If I lost myself
Smile
All you gotta do
All you need to do is smile for me