"Not Me, No Way" lyrics

Back in the day life tried to bring us to our knees
That was the way it was with almost no release
Just like a bunch of rats all fighting for some prize
Life's like a punch that gets you right between the eyes

We didn't talk, we walked
Come in closer and you'll listen to me
Not me, no way, I will not play nice
Not me, no way, I have paid the price
Not me, no way, I'm not that guy, I'd rather die, yeah

So if you come to me demanding some respect
I guess you're gonna see you haven't heard it yet
You will learn about life's greater education
'Cause it's our turn to down the younger generation

We didn't walk, we walked
Come in closer and you'll listen to me
Not me, no way, I won't ostracize
Not me, no way, won't cut you down to size
Not me, no way, I'm not that guy, I'd rather die

Not me, no way, not me, no way
Not me, no way, not me, no way

Your parents ruined you and they found you would be king
Now are forever doomed to bow and kiss your ring
Unless you're free to be a barter on your throne
My friend, you'll need to be way smarter than your foe

We didn't talk, we walked
Come in closer and you'll listen to me
Not me, no way, I will not play nice
Not me, no way, I have paid the price
Not me, no way, I'm not that guy, I'd rather die, yeah