verse 1
got an f on my stealing assignment
my teacher dont know how to crook
im trying to learn crime and violence
but you cant learn these things from a book
my parents say somethings wrong with me
im just not applying myself
i study and study and practice and practice
even at the expense of my health
(chorus)
cuz ive stolen cash
and ive broke and entered
assaulted and battered
and somehow stayed centered
always make a break
the cops never see me
i may not be smart but i get away freely
with all this in mind
youd think i could pass
but somehow
im failing my crime class
verse 2
never had any problems deceiving
but never known how to do school
experienced in crime and violence
but its not through academics i rule
my parents just dont understand me
they think i need brains to be thug
who cares if i fail one more stupid assignment
if you know that i can deal drugs?
(chorus)
cuz ive stolen cash
and ive broke and entered
assaulted and battered
and somehow stayed centered
always make a break
the cops never see me
i may not be smart but i get away freely
(bridge)
and if im a fool
than answer me this
i have the real skills so what could be amiss
my name on the street
is more than my grade
i think that im done and i wont be delayed…
(final chorus)
cuz ive stolen cash
and ive broke and entered
assaulted and battered
and somehow stayed centered
always make a break
the cops never see me
i may not be smart but i get away freely
with all this in mind
i dont need to pass
so please listen parents…
im quitting my crime class