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Tears for you fall while you're asleep
Fears for you come when you and the world meet
My child, the love I have runs so deep
As you grow older, the less I sleep
I want you to run and never fall
When faced with trouble stand tall
I've got fears for you that you won't understand
Maybe one day when you become a man
I've got fears for you, that someone will take your kindness for weakness
Fears that someone might take your life for your sneakers or your skittles or the way you dribble
Whatever the reason, I hope it's never your season
To die in these streets because they don't understand you
How you do the things you do
Or how your smile lights the room
Or how your little brother runs to you
Loving you like I do
I just want you to know I got fears for you
When you leave the house
Not a care in the world
Going to hang with your girl or the boys
I'm so tired of texting 'be careful'
I'm only doing it because I'm fearful
That someone might try to dim the light
That God blessed me with
You don't belong to me you belong to Him
And I know this
Nevertheless, i'm fearful child
That your wild ways and your big smile
Could lead to a world upside down
For me for you and a few others
I don't wanna wear a RIP-shirt like other mothers
So slow down child, the streets can't be beat
They chew you up and swallow you like meat
I want your seat at the table to be full
I want your life to be good with no bull
'Everything's cool' that's what you say to me
I know in this cold world that just can't be
I've got fears for you and they are here to stay
Because you are my black son in this world today
