The Avenue

I always take the long way, always take the hard way
I never turn the right way, always take the hard way
It's a long way, it's a long way down the Avenue
It's a long way, long way back to you

I keep my back to the darkness, I'm tryna refuse
Continue chasing the light, how will my life conclude
I was walking on you, with the muddiest shoes
All the dirt that I did, all the people I knew
Told me they didn't see me here, cuz I was a fool
A couple said they were sorry, and they not tryna be rude
But, it's amazing how you made it from what you used to do
I told 'em, no need to apologize, cuz all of it's true

Guess what?
I'm a student of life, every day I keep learning
Every day I keep working, you can check my discernment
I'm just tryna be real, tryna make it all worth it
Love the people around me, try to keep 'em from hurting
All the choices I've made, and all the ones Imma make
Was all part of the plan, a strategy to be GREAT
So why you thinking about me, I'm keeping my head straight
Can't go back to the streets, I've come a very long way

Swear I find the hard way, try to take the long way
Never know the right way, always find the hard way