Both Sides of the Story

(*talking*)<br>Much more important, than the pain we suffer<br>Is our response to the pain, I`ma let y`all hear<br>Both sides of the story, who`s side are you on<br><br>[Yung Ro]<br>Say where I`m from the days are cold, nights are colder<br>The streets on fire, keep me talking to the two sitting on my shoulder<br>(before you leave grab them gats), so I turned back<br>And seconds before I hit 360, (son you don`t wanna do that)<br>But the last voice spoke calm, so I here I stand gat in my palm<br>But the other began to speak louder, (what are you waiting for come on)<br>And to be honest I chose the aggressive voice, it was easy<br>Followed any road he choose no matter the risk, wherever he lead me<br>(they want you dead), so I was paranoid so scared to go to sleep<br>(you see I`m watching you), riding through the city mad at the world invented my creep<br>Seen a familiar face at the club one night, just trying to have a drink<br>Then he bumped me and a voice yelled (shoot), before I could even think<br>And then I fell to the floor, shot in the chest<br>Together we layed on the floor, felt funny when our eyes connect<br>I saw the pain in his eyes, so I searched for that other voice fast<br>Embarrassed to ask for mercy or help, and heard the other voice laugh<br><br>(*talking in background*)<br>How do I ease the pain, when I know the devil coming back<br>You know, they say war`s inevitable, which is why it is essential<br>That we study it, and equip thy selves with the right tools to fight<br>So grant me the serenity, to accept the names I cannot change<br>Courage to change the thangs that I can, the wisdom to know the difference<br><br>[Hook - 2x]<br>How can I, ease the pain<br>When I know you coming after me<br>How can I, ease the pain oooh<br><br>[Yung Ro]<br>Dear Father, I`m having problems controlling myself<br>Rather talk to you nobody understands, so I roll by myself<br>On this road by myself, but never neglecting those two footprints<br>Cause when I was lost and fell behind, look where Jesus went<br>Right in the front and I love him for that, and not to mention<br>We been chopping some game up, he helping me trying to get it back<br>You know love that is, cause I admit I`m running low<br>Trying to ease this pain on my own way, ha that I know<br>Foolish of me right, (no son you`re human and humans make mistakes)<br>But ain`t I responsible for my actions, and which road I take<br>(you`re being too hard on yourself son, remember you were born in sin)<br>I know but I`m ashamed for being weak, and letting the devil always win<br>(he only wins when you give up), man I ain`t gave up<br>Got a few scars and suffered some pain, but ay I`m a soldier I play it tough<br>(well raise up) man I`m up, (son be proud of who you are)<br>What about my depression and in securities, (they`re not the truth by far)<br>And I believe that and I need that in my life, just like that Juve song<br>But I weave back cause they feed that negativity, yeah they do me wrong<br>(son you know the weight of this road), yeah you right let me stop complaining<br>(you have my mercy if you need it), man Lord it get hard but I`m just saying<br>I`m a man (but a child of mine), so I praise you<br>And try my best to make you proud, what I owe you is more than I gave you<br>But I`m trying to get paid too, in this crooked bidness that`s full of snakes<br>Don`t know what the future hold so lately your boy, ain`t been feeling great<br>Now what can I do to stop this pain, I took a look at the sky<br>Asked for forgiveness and felt the ease, just as soon as I apologized<br><br>[Hook - 2x]<br><br>(*talking*)<br>Pain, suffering ha, or is it just discipline from God<br>Many try to find out the difference, who is the author of suffering