Due Me a Favour
Estelle Lyrics

It's like speeding down the highway With a blind fold on (yeah) No hands on the wheel Hopin' God will lead me my way And I know he real (word) So my grandma say
I feel like I'm going through life blind, unable to see what's ahead or control where I'm headed, but I trust in God to guide me. My grandmother has always told me to have faith and believe in God.

But I feel a sweat from the sun 'Cause I work construction I gotta take care of my son I got one in the oven on the way Rents late, two months 'Cause my land lord talks too much Hands full of calluses And I still got the magic touch to make wifey blush I been workin' it out since a high school crush (crush) Foot's on the clutch Minds on my money But my money ain't there But I will not resort to welfare
I work in construction to make ends meet and take care of my family. I've been through a lot of hard times, but I won't give up or accept government assistance.

I can't stop, won't stop Couldn't even do it if I tried (yeah) If I said I did it, I lied Let's ride
I'm determined to keep working hard and pushing through even when things get tough. I won't give up or quit.

(Listen) I need a favor tonight More than heaven knows I need a favor tonight (aye, aye, aye) I need a favor tonight Could God do me a favor? I could really use a favor Could I get it tonight? I need a favor tonight
I'm asking God for help and guidance tonight. I really need a favor and hope I can get it tonight.

No Christmas here I'm taking time and a half Gotta make that cash Even if a nigga gotta drive that cab I'ma treat it like a limo Didn't know? Y'better ask Somebody told me closed mouths don't eat Closed eyes may never ever see it So I try with everything I've got to not sleep But it's hard to run if at first you don't creep (yeah)
I have to work hard and take any job I can get to make money, even if it means working on Christmas or driving a cab. I can't be afraid to speak up or ask for what I need. I have to work even harder when things get tough and never give up.

After work take the long way home See a lotta whips dipped out in chrome Thinkin' about a house but I can't get a loan So I day dream on my way back to my zone Thinkin' how my son look when he full grown Will he be raised right or another street clone? Everything I know God knows, gotta show him And let him know he is not alone, keep on
I reflect on my day and how I can't afford a house because I can't get a loan. I think about my son's future and how I want him to have a better life than I did. I know that God sees everything I do and I want my son to know that he's not alone.

(Hey, hey) I need a favor tonight I need a favor tonight (hey hey, hey hey) God do me a favor? Can I get it tonight? (Ooh-oh) I need a favor tonight (can you please?) I need a favor tonight (I won't let you down, I need it) I need a favor tonight (hey) Can I get (do) it tonight?
I continue to ask God for help tonight and hope I can get the favor I need. I won't let God down and promise to keep pushing forward.

It's like I'm drownin' in a world of failure But I can't stop 'til my suits are tailored Where I live, I can't trust my neighbors Some only trust in they Lord the Savior I gotta believe in the fact That he must want better for us Like young C gotta do it for us My car broke down F the bus, F the mayor F the city laws are unjust It's like why do I try When I feel I'm gonna die Without a tear left in my eye?
I feel like I'm surrounded by failure and disappointment in my life, but I won't give up until I can achieve success. I can't even trust my neighbors because everyone seems to be struggling. But I know God has a plan for us and I have to keep pushing forward, even when things seem impossible.

I work the hard to see the lease It's like cultivating the harvest Not seeing the feast I don't wanna get philosophical go-to deed I have faith but I'm afraid to take the lead Most of what I know I know holds me back Instead of learning I want that lac', come on
I work hard every day just to pay rent, but never get to enjoy the fruits of my labor. I don't want to think too hard about philosophy or religion, but I do have faith in God. However, I'm scared to take the lead and try new things. I feel like what I know holds me back in life instead of pushing me forward.

(Hey) I need a favor tonight Can I get it tonight? I need a favor tonight (please, tonight) Could God do me a favor? (Tonight) Knows I need a favor tonight Tonight, do it tonight Tonight
I still need a favor tonight and hope God can provide it. I really need it tonight.

Some of my friends are terrorists Some of my friends deal crack and I am not okay with this Some niggas I know only back me because I rake dough like a gardener fuck it I work harder I don't like most hip hop out There's a secret society of niggas who wanna shout, "Turn that bullshit off!" I should shut my mouth? Next thing you know I ain't welcome down south of the border I don't believe in turfs or a section I believe in community Where anybody can walk good without protection I believe that Dilla was the numba one dude in rap Whether on the slaps or the haikus I spite you for not givin' it up Fuck what that nigga say, nigga give it up Why black people act like little kids? Make mad excuses when they know what it is Be like them white folks invest that shit Instead niggas clownin' on the red carpet Showing my niece that a million on the neck is the hot shit Is bloodclaut disrespect And growin' up poor don't make you ignant Act your age Don't act your pigment Race to the top Don't let your race stop you From revolution Open your mouth and bust shots Read books Young niggas say, "Hello" Screw faces of fuckery, we know ya spawns jello Spit what you been through Spit what you know And don't waste my time Fuck your demo Ya heard?
I have friends who are involved in illegal and dangerous activities, but I don't support that. I work harder than anyone else and don't like most popular hip hop music. There are some people who don't like this type of music and they should speak up about it. I don't believe in divisions or sections, and think everyone should work together as a community. I believe that J Dilla was the best rapper and I'm disappointed that more people don't recognize his talent. Black people need to act more responsibly and invest in themselves instead of using excuses. We should represent ourselves positively and never show off in front of children. We need to be responsible and mature, regardless of our skin color. We should work towards a better world and not let race divide us. We should speak up for what we believe in and use education to make change.