Hope In Harlem

by Richard Dames (Endless Naps)

Endless Naps - "Hope In Harlem"

I went looking for a tight race that came a long way

And now I’m in the right place but on the wrong day

Everybody want this outcome, so it needs starting

And though everybody wants Malcolm, they need Martin

Still I grew to a fighter equal to brawler

And as my view got wider people got smaller

I use to mess up like a goof, but now I’m passionate

And I don’t just dress up the truth, I fashion it

I want to take from fame and have to whole earth eating

‘Cause there’s no point in making a name unless it’s worth repeating

My joy has diminished, but still I got plans

‘Cause when a boy’s dreams are finished, it’s time to start a man’s

So I got hope in Harlem

I got hope in Harlem

And it’s the hope of stardom

So I got hope in Harlem

I can be found alone on the right block

More into the brown stone than the white rock

‘Cause I don’t stick my nose out if the business ain’t mine

Still everybody shows doubt when they hit this line

SO much I took out on others

Trying look out for my brothers

And I would tell them I’ll always be around, I won’t sleep even when I’m dead

‘Cause 6 feet in ground ain’t as deep as what I’ve said

And for us to attack whoever they decide is so villainous

I call it black suicide ‘cause we killing us

My joy has diminished, but still I got plans

‘Cause when a boy’s dreams are finished, it’s time to start a man’s

So I got hope in Harlem

I got hope in Harlem

And it’s the hope of stardom

So I got hope in Harlem

I’m still chasing the ones I ain’t got time to love

And like replacing funds they’re all a dime or above

Coke Bottles

Made from broke model

Ladies who miss the street

‘Cause so many kiss their feet

And even I go from rusty to gritty

For a busty biddy

But still I’m from a trust free city

You don’t bring your heart to Harlem, just like you don’t show your hand to a teach

‘Cause even if you’re smart and can charm them, you just a sand to a beach

 And if I seem to be a cynic, that’s ‘cause the brain is showing

I seen a whole team be in the clinic ‘cause that’s where the train was going

My joy has diminished, but still I got plans

‘Cause when a boy’s dreams are finished, it’s time to start a man’s

So I got hope in Harlem

I got hope in Harlem

And it’s the hope of stardom

So I got hope in Harlem