Gil Scott-Heron - Alien (Hold on to Your Dreams) Lyrics
Midnight near the border trying to cross the Rio GrandeRunnin' with coyotes to where the streets are paved with goldYou're diving underwater when you hear the helicoptersKnowing it's all been less than worthless if you run into patrolsHiding in the shadows, so scared you want to screamBut you dare not make a sound if you want to hold on to your dreamsHold on. Though it may not be a lot, you got toHold on. Cause you know it's all you gotNo matter the consequences or the fear that grips your sensesYou have got to hold on to your dreams.City of the Angels with its bright light fascinationOnly adds to the confusion that your mind must now endureThe gringos take advantage when they know that you're illegalBot you void la policía like a plague that can't be curedPaying la mordida you find out just what pollo meansBut you dare not file complaints if you want to hold on to your dreamsHold on. Though it may not be a lot, you got toHold on. Cause you know it's all you gotNo matter the consequences or the fear that grips your sensesYou have got to hold on to your dreams.Down at Western Union sending cash back to your familyOr drinking down cerveza where the lights are very lowYour mind may start to wander when you think about your villageOr the woman that you love so much who's still in MexicoAt just two bucks an hour there is little to redeem this lifeExcept that in your mind you're tryin' to hold on to your dreamsHold on. Though it may not be a lot, you got toHold on. Cause you know it's all you gotNo matter the consequences or the fear that grips your sensesYou have got to hold on to your dreams.
