He did things his own way
From his upbringing he went astray
Mapped out a criminal course
Did so with no remorse

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It didn't have to be this way
He made his choice, he got locked away
Could have done better with his life
Not to pander to a deadly vice

Chose to use his sharp mind
To sell poison that wrecks lives
Substance bred for addiction
Peddled death for a living

CHORUS

What made him throw it all away?
Discard his future for easy pay
His new home is 8 by 10
He paid the price for his sins

CHORUS

His actions have no defense
He must suffer the consequence
He could tell right from wrong
Thought it more important to belong

CHORUS