Hard Times
Baby Huey & The Babysitters Lyrics

Cold, cold eyes upon me they stare
I am being watched with judgment and hostility by those around me.

People all around me and they're all in fear
Those around me are fearful and paranoid, and this energy is overwhelming.

They don't seem to want me but they won't admit
Others don't seem to accept me, but they are not honest about it and instead act with passive aggression.

I must be some kind of creature up here having fits
I feel like an outcast, misunderstood and disrespected by those around me.

From my party house, I'm afraid to come outside
Even though I am surrounded by love in my personal space, I am afraid to face the hostility outside.

Although I'm filled with love I'm afraid they'll hurt my pride
Despite feeling love, I am afraid of being hurt and disrespected by others, causing me to be hesitant about leaving my safe space.

So I play the part I feel they want of me
To fit in and avoid conflict, I act how I think others want me to instead of being myself.

And I pull the shades so I won't see them seein' me
I retreat further into my safe space, avoiding confrontation with others by hiding from their views.

From my party house I feel like meetin' others
Despite my fears and hesitations, I long for social interaction and crave connecting with other people.

Familiar faces, creed and race, a brother
I seek community and kinship with people who share similar values and experiences as me.

But to my surprise I find a man corrupt
Upon connecting with others, I discover that some people are deceitful and have malicious intentions towards me.

Although he be my brother, he wants to hold me up
Even someone who is supposed to accept and support me can betray me and bring me down instead.

Havin' hard times in this crazy town
I am struggling to navigate the difficult and unforgiving environment I live in.

Havin' hard times, there's no love to be found
There is a lack of compassion, empathy, and basic human kindness in the world around me.

In this crazy town
The town I live in is chaotic and unpredictable, adding to my sense of unease and instability.

Havin' hard times, there's no love to be found
In a world without genuine love, I struggle to find meaning and happiness in my life.

Havin' hard times, in this crazy town
The difficulties and challenges I face seem insurmountable in the tumultuous environment I live in.

Havin' hard times, there's no love to be found
The lack of love and acceptance in my surroundings continues to cause me pain and hardship.