We got little, but we’re happy, man
These girls don’t want to be happy, no
The shirts we wear are from a market in China, but I think they’re 100% cotton (no guarantees)
When she wants some syrup, but always splits it into 3 payments on the card
So there’s some good stuff left, a cigarette crumbled, with the 15 I roll up a balloon
Smoking in Jacob’s Chevette
Who’s always with Joshua
Needs some bodywork, a wash, that’s all
But it’s much better than walking on foot
Juliet on my face, if the cops stop us, we stash it in the glove compartment
The car papers are expired, but nothing holds me back ’cause today, Friday’s a grape
Lizard from the savanna, heading to the sector, but I know every curve around
May our kids not have stepdads, and may our women not become widows
I’ll head down to the favela, ’cause today’s a beer day, on Monday, it’s gym time and crunches
In shorts and flip-flops, tuning into that soap opera, always with car sound systems and wild skids
Brasília doesn’t have Mandela, but there’s a party at Mirela’s, neighbors throw rocks, but there’s no end to the fun
Then we call the cops, friends with Patricia, and the question that won’t shut up: Which backyard are you from?
Smoking in Jacob’s Chevette
Who’s always with Joshua
Needs some bodywork, a wash, that’s all
But it’s much better than walking on foot
This life is about knowing how to live
Becoming someone deserving
If we don’t have it, we’ll get it sent over
More horsepower for these engines
Those who don’t get up to turn on the light can’t complain
And they can’t be scared of the dark either
See, I was born in a place where it was easier to cry, but at 14, I decided, I’m gonna conquer the world
I’m happy where we’re at, where most people think, there’s no innocence, just thugs around
Game day, there’s a shot, but it’s just the friends’ engines, racing down the avenue against the turbo cars
Smoking in Jacob’s Chevette
Who’s always with Joshua
Needs some bodywork, a wash, that’s all
But it’s much better than walking on foot
Smoking in Jacob’s Chevette
Who’s always with Joshua
Needs some bodywork, a wash, that’s all
But it’s much better than walking on foot