[Intro]
You think I just stand here and watch your ride?
That s not all there s so much more than meets the eye.
So now you return with that big sigh,
Handing me a two when I at least deserved a five,
At least deserved a five.
[Verse]
I can t tell you what I go through, I can only promise I ll protect you.
In this job, the responsibility is so huge.
I can t leave, gotta keep your vehicle within sight,
No matter what happens I ll protect it with my own life.
Look at this vest, this is your seal of quality
Your car it is safe when it s with me, this I garuantee
So when you inside, busy shopping for your groceries,
Just know that I m hard at work to help you keep you mid at ease.
When you working on the street, the times are tough.
When things get rough, you rise above. It is my duty to keep any form of danger, at arm s length
Come rain or shine, I will protect within my own strength.
When I put on this vest, I m like a superhero fighting crime.
This is my job, I do not do this part time.
Even though sometimes you gotta be prepared to put your body on the line (on the line).
[Chorus]
You think I just stand here and watch your ride?
That s not all there s so much more than meets the eye.
So now you return with that big sigh,
Handing me a two when I at least deserved a five,
At least deserved a five,
N.C.
At least deserved a five.
(Abrupt pause)
[Verse 2]
You ever love something so much, you work so hard to make it happen.
Protecting cars is in my blood, it is my passion.
After school I knew exactly what I should be,
So I followed my dreams, I went to UCG.
I studies so hard, the nights were long.
Quitting was the easy way out, but I stayed strong.
Graduation day came, I was on top of the world.
The streets were my oyster and the car was my pearl.
But it isn t all fun and it isn t all games.
You get your hands dirty earning people s spare change.
Sometimes you get silver and sometimes you get bronze
Other times you catch the people s car-and the people are gone.
So many close calls, that go unseen,
So many different kinds of people always treating you mean.
I keep your car safe, man is that such a crime
But still you say you got no cash, you ll pay me next time.
[Chorus]
I stand here and watch you drive
Left here emty-handed, I won t let you see me cry.
Tired of rejection, my hope runs dry.
Lost all motivation, don t know why I even tried.
Why do I even try?
N.C.
Why do I even try?
N.C.
Uh, uh,
[Verse 3]
(CG King):
Yo brother, what s the problem? Why have you taken off your vest?
Are you quitting? I heard you were one of the best.
(CG):
It s hopeless-every day these people treat me the same.
They do not show any appreciation for my trade.
(CG King):
Well should I call the pity police at the nearest phone booth?
Or are you gonna listen as I spit you some truth?
Look at me, dawg. I m the Car-Guard King.
Do you think I earned this title sitting down and crying?
You gotta recognise: no pain, no gain.
I got five-Rands hanging from my neck and my chain.
I got to where I am through hard work and lots of pride
(And it doesn t hurt to sell a little e on the side).
(CG:)
Wait, what did you say?
(CG King):
Hard work and Pride.
(CG:)
No, you said something about
(CG King)
Nevermind that now. I think my work here is done
So pick up your vest, your journey has begun.
N.C.
You can finish the Rest. Uh.
[Chorus]
How can I have been so blind?
Thoes epic words of wisdom hit me right between the eyes.
This is my message to all mankind:
When you re not around your car is safe within my sight,
Safe within my sight,
N.C.
Safe within my sight.