Matter of Time (Bonus Track) Lyrics

When I was in school

Obeyed the teacher's rules

Momma was always careful to dress me nice

They won't think twice, she said

And don't be stupid, fool

Walking down the street

I feel my pride

Then they see me coming

And take the other side

Give me something

Give me something to believe in

I gotta ask you

Will my life matter?

Or is it just a matter of time?

I stand six foot four

I served in the war

Don't want no trouble

I just want a chance

Not a second glance from you

You know, you've seen me before

We're not so different, you and me

I vowed to keep 'em safe

You're doing the same in a different game

C'mon, what will it be?

I gotta know, will my life matter?

Or will you take me in my prime?

You gotta tell me, will my life matter?

Or is it just a matter of time?

Momma said, don't smoke it

That's how they'll get you, dear

Getting by with a record?

That's one hill to climb

"Sorry, not this time, son"

That's all you'll ever hear

I need to know, will my life matter?

Does the punishment fit the crime?

You gotta tell me, will my life matter?

Or will you take me in my prime?

Yeah, you gotta tell me

Will my life matter?

Or is it just a matter of time?