Story Behind The Song
1 in 4 Black Males Between The Ages of 20 and 29 are incarcerated. If this trend continues 40% of the next generation of Black Males will loose their right to vote with the implementation of Ex-Felon Laws.
The Phill Brothers were inspired to raise awareness about this epidemic and to uplift the spirits of those in the struggle for racial equality.
" We Can't Go Back To Jail "
Song Description
About The Record
The new P&C PHILL single entitled ?We Can?t Go Back? cuts to the very core of hard core hip hoppers while presenting a strong uplifting social comment on the state of the young Black Youth being horded to jail with no ending in sight.
The song will hit to the heart of its listners with a message of disparity which becomes hope in the end.
Through the messages we present with this release we will tap into the emotions of people in the struggle for self change and uplifting.
A National Marketing Campaign to support the single release is being finalized.
Song Length |
5:01 |
Genre |
Rap - Hip Hop, R & B - General |
Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
Mood |
Moving, In High Spirits |
Subject |
Crime, Theft, Civil Rights |
Similar Artists |
2Pac, Naughty By Nature |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
We Can't Go Back
By Artist: P&C PHILL
This song is for my peoples locked down
I been where you are I know what your going through
This song is for my peoples locked down
Never give up keep ya head up
First Rap:
Ya' Now We can't go back to the penitentiary
I'm addicted to the livin and the money on these streets.
And it's funny they screamin peace, but causeing the violence
And for my family thats locked down, moment of silence, Ya
I know it's hard when you behind bars
So as soon as you hit the bricks back to the nice life and fast cars
And I know that the CO's are wise guys
With thier uniforms on thier hoes otherwise
And I done messed up and got caught up in the system
Thinkin bout my loved ones, Man I really miss them
Wakin up at 5 in the morning gives me an attitude
Just so they can feed us thier breakfast, I call it maget food
If I were you, I wouldn't get caught in a facility
Locked up in a block with no cops, and you got enemies
Bet I'll never go back to livin in a cage
I'd rather be up in a grave, than be treated like a slave
Man We Can't Go Back!
First Verse:
Don't wanna think about standing up for head counts
Don't want someone tellin me when it's time to put food in my mouth
I don't want no CO telling me that my people gotta go
Overdubs
(They say my people gotta go)
(They say my people gotta go NO)
Never wanna be surrounded again with nothing but men
Even though in jail I met some of my realist friends
I don't wanna be told that I can't wear my own damn clothes
Overdubs
(They say I can't wear my own clothes)
(They say I can't wear my own clothes NO)
Bridge
Every day I know I make mistakes, Just a chance that I gotta take
I'm making moves you know it's money to be made
overdubs
(this is just the game I play)
Repeat Bridge 1X
2nd Verse
Don't wanna hear my L
Trying ta gas me take a deal
Never wanna think about
being locked back in a cell
Shakles and Cufs
Dog I had enough
Standing up so 12 can judge me
I gotta get back to my family
I was on my knees
Beggin God Please
Come Save me
Take me out this penitentiary
Shakles and Cufs
Dog I had enough
Standing up so 12 can judge me
I gotta get back to my family
Bridge
Every day I know I make mistakes, Just a chance that I gotta take
I'm making moves you know it's money to be made
overdubs
(this is just the game I play)
Repeat Bridge 1X
2nd Rap
Never again wanna talk with a pad and a pen
To my man locked down doing 7 to 10
Don't wanna think about no more collect calls
don't wanna spend dough on a bill that I could spend at the mall
I lost focus on myself, it's like we both locked down
Cause I feel a bit trapped, mentally we adapt
Oh how I wish you can physically come give it to me
ever since I took the stand you can't take my hand
Now we talk behind the glass you gotta keep your composure
I'ma stay till them visits are over
And back again and again I spend more time with lawyers than friends
And times moving so slow I'm off the calendar days
All alone with this liquor I watch your pictures and wait
While you up in here I'm out here tryin ta carry the weight
circumstances that I just can't take
But fait can feel your dream I try to stay in contact
Can't do this again, We Can't Go Back!
We can't go back, aint havin that, not feelin that, we won't go back
Overdubs
(We Can't Go back) Repeat
We can't go back, aint havin that, not feelin that, we won't go back
Overdubs
(We Can't Go back) Repeat
Man I gotta keep it real
I can't go back to jail
I done gave them too much time already
I can't give em no more
Daddy Please Don't ever leave me again