WHAT YA SAY
Grew up too quickly became a man forgot the boy
Left behind those memories that brought him joy
Food on the table and a roof over his head
What ya say, what ya say
What ya say, what ya say
Retreat to hopes and dreams
Celebrate the little things
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She fell in love with a gentleman in disguise
Tangled up in a web of his lies
Now she's starting to recognize
What ya say, what ya say
What ya say, what ya say
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Kicked him out to start anew
Found her strength, found her life
He swore an oath to protect and serve
Lost his life in a gun fight over gang turf wars
His family deserved so much more
What ya say, what ya say
What ya say, what ya say
Took the job, he knew the risk
Can't go back and make it right
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Pulled aside because the color of her skin
The old man said let me check your bags
While he let all the other people pass
What ya say, what ya say
What ya say, what ya say
She hopes one day he'll see the light
Guess that won't be tonight