The people shouted no justice and no peace It's getting pretty wicked and wild in the streets We're frightened of the gunshots in the park Praying that our kids come home before dark Screaming sirens cuss the air They're killing our kids and they don't care It makes you wanna hang your head and cry It makes you feel powerless inside Took the tech 9 To the head It was a mercy kill And there were five found dead Violence nine to five I can't really say that it's great to be alive I'm talking about the bloodshed overflow It's moving too fast for the folks below When reality rears it's head Hope is lost as tears are shed We fall prey to violence crime Been sittin' ducks for all our lives