They killed cornbread, now he's gone

They killed cornbread, they killed cornbread now he's gone

Destined to play pro ball, he had game, grew tall

Slim built, free of guilt, born of blessed buttermilk

His parents raised him right,

He was our shining star, his aura glowed so bright

He was just racing home, I planned to time his speed

We bet to see how fast, who knew this be the last

Time that we see his smile, bloodthirsty cops profile,

Compassion they both lacked, shot him in right in his back

His death is in slow motion, I watched his soda fall

It cracked when the ground, he did not move at all

In shock, I screamed out his name, I could not wake him up

I pointed who to blame, hoping they fuck them up

Police came with the drama, putting their hands-on mama

I couldn't defend myself, I ran to get some help

I just can't take their dirt, I want to see them hurt

Reflection of our pain, correction for unjust

Cops lie when they explain, using his name in vain

An angel with new wings, he died In Candy Rain

Our loss THE BAKER'S gain, a blessing lived among us

Why did they take him from us? anesthesia numbed us

Candy land alumnus, College-bound for greatness

Ball handle Jelly grapeness, jump shot was melted butter

Triple threat with the stutter, guarding him, end up tragic

Defense, break, ankles shatter with ball performing magic



Cornbread was Merlin, he meant the world to me

It use to be us three, now it's just Earl and me

Wishing what use to be, missing him hoop with me

Dribble then shoot with me, had my back root for me

Loud cheer when he hit the floater, root beer or orange soda

In streets one eye all-seeing,

Sunshine, sometimes crime doing, the opposite way he fleeing

Meanwhile, we're left in ruins, killed off our good influences