Chains of Quicksand

Intro

Yeah man

For the youth dem listen up

Stay strong

Stay wise

Verse 1

See the bottle

Corner light shining like gold

Selling you a lie

A lie that’s already been told

Smoke in the air

Pills in a hand

They say it’s just fun

But it is quicksand

Little brother

Think it makes you grown

Steals your dreams

Before they are even known

One sip

One hit

Now your whole future starts to shake

Pre-Chorus

They don’t show the tears

They don’t show the pain

Don’t show the sunshine turning into rain

What feels cool for a night or two

Can lock them chains right onto you

Chorus

Say no to alcohol

No to drugs

You don't need that poison in your blood

You were born to shine

Born to rise above

Keep your head clear

Fill your life with love

No high so strong like a natural vibe

Stay free

Stay real

Stay alive

Post-Chorus

No to the poison

No to the poison

Yeah yeah yeah

Rise above

Verse 2

Young girl

Lost her way too fast

Chasing that buzz

Couldn’t outrun her past

Grades drop

Family cry

She traded her wings just to feel high

Homie on the block

Said he was in control

Fighting demons

Fighting for his soul

Started as a party

Ended in a cell

One wrong road can turn into hell

Pre-Chorus

They don’t tell you ’bout the broken homes

They don’t tell you 'bout the hospital beds

They don’t tell you 'bout the silent phones

Every choice you make today

Builds the road you walk someday

Chorus

Say no to alcohol

No to drugs

You don't need that poison in your blood

You were born to lead

Born to be enough

Life gets better when the mind stays tough

No high so strong like a natural vibe

Stay smart

Stay proud

Stay alive

Post-Chorus

Stay alive

Stay alive

Oh oh oh

Stay alive

Bridge

You don't gotta sip just to fit in

You don't gotta roll just to win

Real strength ain't in a bottle cap

It is in your heart

Remember that

Dream big

Stand tall

Clear eyes

Clean soul

That’s how you reach your goal

Chorus

Say no to alcohol

No to drugs

You don't need that poison in your blood

You were born to shine

Born to rise above

Keep your head clear

Fill your life with love

No high so strong like a natural vibe

Stay free

Stay real

Stay alive

Outro

Choose your future

Choose your life

Choose your path

Over fake love

Keep it burning

From the playground to the world outside

Stay strong

Let your spirit be your guide

Clear mind

Bright future

That’s your ride