When I was younger My daddy told me I would never Never amount to nothing special He'd come at me from every angle He'd say You're the last thing I wanted, the last thing I need How am I gonna answer when my friends tell me My son was kissing boys in the street? He tried to change me Said I'm embarrassing my country How could I do this to my family? Do I wanna grow up being lonely He'd say We've worked for our money, we put you in school Is this how you repay us, do you think this is cool? My son, stop kissing boys in the street My son, stop kissing boys in the street Now that I'm older My daddy's heart's a little warmer But he still won't hug me like my brother And he still won't kiss me like my mother He'd say You're a part of this family, I made you myself But the way that you act isn't good for your health My son, stop kissing boys in the street My son, stop kissing boys in the street My daddy's dying And he's finally realized I'm not lying We sit in silence but we're smiling Because for once we are not fighting He says There was no way of knowing 'cause all I was taught Is men only love women, but now I'm not sure My son, keep kissing boys in the street My son, keep kissing boys in the street When I'm gone, keep kissing boys in the street

Put your hands in the air You better take care Your money or your life Don't think twice Gonna get what they need It ain't nothing but greed Better watch what you do Or you'll know that you're through What would you do If they were looking at you? What would you say If they were walking your way? Looks like theres gonna be a showdown You better not slow down Better watch what you say, yeah 'Cause you know they're not playin' Don't you look over there You better not stare Get down on your knees You beggin' them please What would you do If they were looking at you? What would you say If they were walking your way? Hey Gangs in the street Lookin' for you, looking for me Gangs in the street Ready for you and they're ready for me Gangs in the street Lookin' for you, lookin' for me Gangs in the street Ready for you and they're ready for me Gangs in the street Lookin' for you, lookin' for me Gangs in the street Ready for you and they're ready for me Put your hands in the air You better take care Your money or your life Don't think twice Better watch what you say Or you know that you'll pay Better watch what you do Or you know that you're through Gangs in the street Lookin' for you Gangs in the street Lookin' for me Gangs in the street Hey, you lookin' for me Gangs in the street We're gonna see