Hard times Songtext

von Curtis Mayfield

Hard times now, hard times.

Cold, cold eyes on me they stare.
People all around me and they're all in fear.
They don't seem to want me but they won't admit.
Thinking black on black
Strange creature out here having fits.

From my body house I'm afraid to come outside
Although I'm filled with love
I'm afraid they'll hurt my pride.
So I play the part I feel they want of me.
And I'II pull the shades so I won't see them seeing me.

[Refrain]
Havin' hard times in this crazy town.
Havin' hard times, there's no love to be found.
Havin' hard times in this crazy town.
Havin' hard times, there's no love to be found.

Hard times.

From my body house I see like me another
Familiar face of creed and race a brother.
But to my surprise I found another man corrupt
Although he be my brother he wants to hold me up.

[Refrain]

Hard times.