I say, as a singer grows older, his conception grows a little deeper, because he lives life and he understands what he is trying to say a little more. And I think this gives. If a singer tries to find out what's happening in life, it gives him a better insight on telling the story of the song he is trying to sing.

Man, if I was back home, I'd be swinging with two chicks on my arms.

I was born by the river, in a little tent, and just like the river I've been running ever since.

It's been a long time coming. But I know a change is gonna come

Another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody.

It’s been too hard living, but I’m afraid to die. ‘Cause I don’t know what’s up there, beyond the sky.

I'm gonna sing, and I'm going to make me a lot of money.