THE BAD THINGS I’VE DONE

I once jumped fence in high school with my buddies in class

Though mingling with the bad guys was not within my style

So I enjoyed the times we ran and we were never caught

But really being bad could sometimes be said to be fun

Nevertheless I do not pray my sons emulate me in this kind of life

I once had a girlfriend who ate all my pay

She never believed she wasn’t worth the pain

Saying a pretty girl like her could tamper with any man’s brain

‘til the day I told her I have exhausted my stay

And so I left her to be with another that could worth my days

Ugly was the situation when she told me her pains

Claiming she was after my pay but now she found me a saint

that now she has fallen in love and no longer want my pay

But really there was no need to cry cos I have made up my mind

I once did something bad and I regretted my ways

Like when I diverted the money I was told to keep for God

Sake of my people who felt the need to use it for fun

But when the problem came they all vanished in the storm

Never believing they were the core cause that led me astray

Now I see why it was necessary not to dig in His funds

For His jealousy didn’t stop at worshiping other gods alone

I once played politics with a dear friend of mine

Claiming I got his back when my loyalty was swayed

Yet I became the nemesis that unseat his reign

Just because I knew he was not fit for the nasty throne he so covets

Now I run away from politics yet they all bid me to come

Not knowing I’ve tasted power and I’ve seen how it corrupts

Wonder why they think they can lead me with their blinded eyes

Better tell them I’m a knight and not a pawn in this feisty game

I claim no trophies for these-rather I cover my eyes

They are the bad things I’ve done and I hope I met your heart

Making it to have compassion for this repentant state of mine

If only I could- I wish to reverse the times

So I could show you how much I want to make things aright

(w) 26.08.12. 5:00-5:30pm