The Hard Road Restrung
Hilltop Hoods Lyrics

Growing up I needed a guide like, a blind veteran's dog,
As a child, I lacked guidance and direction like a blind veteran who relies on a guide dog to lead the way.

Cos I was going nowhere like a child's letters to god,
My life felt aimless and lost like the letters of a child who writes to God without knowing where to send them.

Though life's road was hard I was never so lost,
Although I faced many challenges and hardships in my life, I never felt completely hopeless or directionless.

That I looked for an answer in a medicine box,
I didn't turn to drugs or medication to cope with my problems or find solutions.

I never did pop pills, or cop deals, just rocked hills
I never resorted to taking pills or engaging in illegal activities, I just focused on my passion - making music.

Kids with skills, still got harassed by the cops till,
Even though I had talent and potential, I still faced discrimination and mistreatment from the police.

They'd have me in the back of a paddy, down to lock up,
They would often arrest me and take me to jail for no apparent reason.

Smack me, pat me down for a baggy, mums would rock up,
They would hit me and search me for drugs, but my mother would always show up to bail me out of jail.

And bail me out, a failure out once again,
My mother would bail me out of jail repeatedly, making me feel like a failure who couldn't get his life together.

Next weekend, bail me out, drunk again,
I would continue to make poor choices and end up in jail again and again, often for being drunk.

And I never will forgive myself,
I still carry the guilt and shame of the mistakes I made in the past.

For putting you through all that hell,
I regret the pain and suffering I caused my loved ones by not being able to stay out of trouble.

I went from high school dropout to factory labourer,
After dropping out of high school, I had to work in a factory doing manual labor for a living.

Slave to the clock until four, went from sleeping on the floor,
I had to work long hours and lived in poverty, sleeping on a hard floor without even a proper bed.

To being out on tour, now no stopping me,
However, I eventually got the opportunity to go on tours and perform my music, which gave me a new sense of purpose and drive.

I'll finish with a bang like Kurt Cobains biography.
I aspire to leave a lasting impact and create a legacy through my music, just like how Kurt Cobain did in his own life.

I spent my youth like life was cheap,
I didn't value my life or have a sense of direction in my youth, and engaged in risky and harmful behaviors.

The only change that I wanted was enough to buy a drink,
My only desire and goal at that time was to have enough money to buy alcohol and numb my pain.

Was on a path to nowhere, the harder the road,
I was on a route that led nowhere, and the more difficult my journey became, the more lost and hopeless I felt.

The more broken baggage we carry the larger the load,
The more emotional baggage we carry with us, the heavier and more overwhelming our struggles become.

This school drop-out got knocked out, chased by the cops out,
I faced multiple challenges and obstacles, including being knocked out and chased by the police for no reason.

Got clout, dumped by my girlfriend and locked out,
I gained some popularity and recognition, but also experienced heartbreak and rejection when my girlfriend broke up with me and kicked me out.

Been broke and beaten, even chocked at being,
I have experienced financial struggles, physical assaults, and felt suffocated by my circumstances.

A dope mc but never lost hope in dreaming,
Despite all the hardships and setbacks, I remained hopeful and held onto my dream of becoming a successful musician.

We used to thrash boosted cars till the engine would fail,
I used to engage in reckless and illegal activities, such as joyriding in stolen cars until they broke down.

If I never had bailed maybe I'd be dead or in jail,
If I had not been given a second chance and bailed out of jail in the past, I might have ended up dead or in long-term imprisonment.

And man I got no one else to blame,
I have come to accept and take responsibility for the mistakes and poor choices I made in the past.

I thank my family and music for keeping me sane,
I am grateful for my family's support and love, as well as the therapeutic effect that making and listening to music had on my mental health.

But that's the breaks right? Started working late nights,
I acknowledge that life is unpredictable and unfair, but I also started working hard and putting effort into improving myself.

Never seeing daylight, getting paid like a slave might,
I worked long, grueling hours under terrible conditions, barely making enough money to survive.

And I've done too many years to miss this for my missus,
After spending many years struggling and working hard, I am not willing to give up my success and opportunities for anyone else, including my wife.

To have to tell my son he nearly never existed.
I don't want to let my past mistakes and misfortunes affect my family and cause them pain, especially my son who almost didn't get to be born because of my actions.

And I speak what I feel in the booth in the spirit of truth,
Whenever I make music, I express my honest thoughts and emotions, without holding back or being fake.

Cos all these kids that I meet man they mirror my youth,
Because I can relate to the struggles and challenges faced by young people today, I feel a sense of responsibility to inspire and guide them with my music.

And I could have gone the wrong way, the easy option,
There were times when I was tempted to take the easy way out and give up on my dreams, but I resisted that temptation.

But I chose to go the long way, the streets are watching,
Instead, I decided to take the harder, longer path of pursuing my passion and making a name for myself as an artist, with the hopes of inspiring others.

So keep a look out, look up, B-Ballers keep your hook up,
I urge everyone to be vigilant and observant of their surroundings, to stay focused on their goals and not let negative influences distract them.

Pull a page from my book out, and pull out,
I want to serve as an example and role model for others, and inspire them to follow their passions and dreams like I did.

Your finger put your foot out and keep a lookout,
I encourage everyone to take small steps towards their goals, and to stay alert and aware of any opportunities or obstacles that may come their way.

For what we put out, the brand new flavour for your cookout.
The music and art that we create represents a fresh and unique perspective, something that people can enjoy and appreciate like a great meal.

I'm walking round in circles, came here to find a friend For my love
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