Everlast - What It's Like Lyrics






We've all seen a man at the liquor store beggin' for your change
The hair on his face is dirty, dreadlocked and full of mange
He asks a man for what he could spare with shame in his eyes
"Get a job, you fuckin' slob" is all he replies

God forbid you ever had to walk a mile in his shoes
'Cause then you really might know what it's like to sing the blues
Then you really might know what it's like
Then you really might know what it's like
Then you really might know what it's like
Then you really might know what it's like

Mary got pregnant from a kid named Tom who said he was in love
He said, "Don't worry about a thing, baby doll, I'm the man you've been dreamin' of"
But three months later he say he won't date her or return her calls
And she swear, "God damn if I find that man I'm cuttin' off his balls"
And then she heads for the clinic and she gets some static walkin' through the door
They call her a killer, and they call her a sinner, and they call her a whore

God forbid you ever had to walk a mile in her shoes
'Cause then you really might know what it's like to have to choose
Then you really might know what it's like
Then you really might know what it's like
Then you really might know what it's like
Then you really might know what it's like

I've seen a rich man beg
I've seen a good man sin
I've seen a tough man cry

I've seen a loser win
And a sad man grin
I heard an honest man lie

I've seen the good side of bad
And the down side of up
And everything between

I licked the silver spoon
Drank from the golden cup
Smoked the finest green

I stroked the fattest dimes
At least a couple of times
Before I broke their heart

You know where it ends
Yo, it usually depends
On where you start

I knew this kid named Max
He used to get fat stacks
Out on the corner with drugs

He liked to hang out late
He liked to get shit faced
And keep the pace with thugs

Until late one night
There was a big gun fight
Max lost his head

He pulled out his Chrome .45
Talked some shit
And wound up dead

And now his wife and his kids
Are caught in the midst
Of all of this pain

You know it comes that way
At least that's what they say
When you play the game

God forbid you ever had to wake up to hear the news
'Cause then you really might know what it's like to have to lose
Then you really might know what it's like
Then you really might know what it's like
Then you really might know what it's like
To have to lose...





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  1. r.... ....

    gayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

  2. S.... o....

    It took me a lot of years to learn that the line was "God forbid ya ever had to walk a mile in his shoes" and not "guy with the big yellow hat walked a mile in his shoes"

  3. R.... S....

    I was no good got through it thanks God

  4. T.... ....

    Mac's story basically describes my dead friends story.

  5. 1.... ....

    Be not inhospitable to strangers, lest they be angels in disguise...

  6. C.... P....

    This song and these comments are getting me all teary eyed.

  7. G.... O....

    TYVM for the up .Greetings from Greece/Canada..To all the dislikes theirs always Lady KAKA and Bieber

  8. S.... ....

    Don’t judge people by their situation without knowing why they’re in that situation. That’s all I can say.

  9. D.... C....

    Amazing song

  10. J.... L....

    Is this the best song ever written or is it just me?

  11. G.... A....

    11k people, dead-heads in the Sunday morning church pews, swearing Allegiance to some lying lazy ass fat-fuck preacher....

  12. N.... J....

    forgot to mention that we reap what we sow. ask the Holy Spirit to help you make the right decisions.

  13. L.... T....

    Martha is blind

  14. C.... J....

    everlast this song , peace

  15. T.... M....

    2020 this song still means so much

  16. R.... R....

    My bf and I are trying to outdo each other by naming the most douchebaggy early 2000 songs we can think of then making fun of the vids. It’s between this and Butterfly by Crazytown

  17. C.... L....

    PTSD is real. Today, I went to a friend's funeral. Coming from a military background and having faced the worst of the worst really screws people up. He took his life. He suffered alone. A hero in the field. We supported each other. Back on our own soil, we get no support. I would rather face bullets coming my way than the silence of helplessness. At least I know where I stand. Goodbye my friend. I hope one day we will meet again.

  18. T.... N....

    🎶🎶

  19. c.... ....

    I love this song so much despite never having experienced any of its pain.

    c.... ....

    My comment was an understatement.

  20. M.... P....

    This was released Approx 10years after jump around. Big change tune.

  21. C.... C....

    I don't judge folks it's not my place I have l8ved every angel of life homeless. No food no shelter no money but I'm thankful daily I'm not a alcoholic or user anymore ..I'm honored I stand on American soil an I breath daily thank God for that my heart goes out to the military people whom fight for our country our rights an our freedom thank you all service of the military for giving me the right to live an wake daily on American soil

  22. h.... c....

    Everlast what​ it​ like

  23. k.... c....

    Fuck this music!

  24. S.... G....

    when i was a teenager . . .

  25. H.... C....

    There is always someone having it worse than you so behind and push through.

  26. m.... r....

    Recorded in 98 released in 91 and its still issues we face as americans, more people need to hear this, and i vote it should be our national anthem

  27. U.... N....

    Him and Eminem had a beef a while back....but em still hasnt made anything as relevant and accepted by everyone like this track by Everlast. Sorry Em, you won the battle, but Everlast is on anothet level with this one STILL.

  28. J.... R....

    God sends strange people to people just to see what kinda heart you have for anyone knows it could be someone you won't never see again aka God's angel

  29. M.... A....

    We was Rocking this song in jail! We out doing better!

  30. A.... k....

    ♥️♥️♥️

  31. T.... G....

    Don't judge ....who the hell are you ???? We are all equal .can't we all just get along😀

  32. k.... m....

    As a kid hearing this song I thought he was saying that guy liked to hang out "lady like" .. like a cross dressing hooker or something. I have never been able to unhear it really. 😆😆

  33. R.... M....

    so he picks a guitar up and he strums a few notes...he can't rap or sing but wants to do both !
    if u know then u know...fuck everlast !!

  34. C.... R....

    came here after hearing it during the Den Of Thieves scene where Big Nick drives home in the morning and its playing on the radio

  35. A.... F....

    This music has soul

  36. D.... R....

    I can relate. Great music...

  37. K.... O....

    One of the most underated albums out there. It should heard by many more people

  38. J.... S....

    Gotta use the "BLUES" to make you feel better.Keep your head up!If you find yourself making playdough animals out of your Doo Doo,you maybe ought to chat with someone.

  39. D.... N....

    People should have to listen to this every day.

  40. T.... A....

    The dumbest thing this dude could do is pull a 380 on those that act shady 😂😂

  41. r.... ....

    January 2020 somebody??

  42. g.... m....

    24 years ago I was sick and tired all the time. slipped, and fell on my backside, 3 days later after feeling like I was stabbed in the left side, had an ultrasound, i was told I had a spleen the size of a Basketball! turns out after tests, I was bestowed with a Rare but treatable leukemia. 3 Months after killing most of the dormant white cells, my Platelets and white cells started to reproduce healthy, normal cells. 2-3 years later, after tests a small amount of Bad cells were still hiding inside me. another 2 sessions and that killed everything! Its been 20 years now, and every second of every day, I feel and Radiate with Powers like SUPERMAN!!! to live , survive deadly cancer, and feel like a Conquerer is JUST! WHAT ITS LIKE!!! *)

    g.... m....

    That's quite the experience. Right on dude.

    g.... m....

    @Patrick Bateman thank - you so much, just livin the dream, and sharing with others so they can be a awesome part of it!!!

    g.... m....

    @Patrick Bateman its awesome to survive in a world with others that can share, and realise that they may not be like superman who Ive chosen by feelings, but can also be of superhero character, and choice!!! :) bless you for your words, you just made my day!!! Happy Valentines!!! hehehe. i wish you Health, Happiness and Prosperity for all eternity!!! *)

    g.... m....

    I don't care stop messaging me okay. I'm not a fucking faggot.

  43. J.... B....

    Everlast Say Hellos I have a video

  44. A.... C....

    this band sucks how did this crap start playing..

  45. W.... E....

    Love this rythym..honorable mention also of the reality of t lyrics

  46. G.... H....

    Look At The Bright Side, you get to loose everything,, because God wants you to live,,, so he can teach you a few things to save your soul.

  47. K.... L....

    Where are they? I don't live off the grid lol, but I've heard nothing new from them in a very, very long time.

  48. B.... ....

    Can't believe this the same guy from house of pain. This guy beefed with eminem too. Who would've thought? Not me!

  49. A.... W....

    God forbid you have to walk a mile in my shoes.....

  50. C.... W....

    To Be Honest, This is truly my life. And I 100% (Percent) believe there are A Thousand+ that are livin this day the same way. Yet, we still add to this song in our own ways...and it still, to this day, wears our minds/emotions down. But this song is still honest and true as it is.

  51. D.... H....

    i liked this song before i even knew the lyrics.

  52. j.... p....

    That's what they say when you play the game...

  53. M.... M....

    This Song & Jump Around were enough to make Everlast kind of a strange One Hit Wonder Legend. Twice.

  54. C.... J....

    From the life of an addicts sibling. It destroys lives and relationships. My brothers been locked up for a year and I haven’t talked to him. But I know it’s for the best. My niece calls me dad and I don’t question or object. She deserves the world and I’ll be Damned if she doesn’t get it. Don’t always pray for the addicts but for the ones who pick up the slack

    C.... J....

    Codi Johnson That's quite choosey of you, everyone deserves a prayer. Your heart is not in the right place. Don't Pat yourself on the back for doing what's right. God bless

  55. D.... H....

    This songs speaks on a deep level. Deeper than just 1 stage of life...

  56. J.... B....

    Ya blood is blood but no one is down for that .they want to lie and point fingers at people while they smoke pot and do other stuff a lot worse. And want to hate me cause I catch a buzz now an again.fux u all your t iui me will come .il see to it. Bank on it.

  57. C.... B....

    Then you might really know what it's like... 😢

  58. A.... ....

    The family everyone is watching has been brainwashed into us of what a "real family" life is like. No family is that happy so never try to live up to it!

  59. S.... M....

    This is SO CLASSIC!!! 🤩🎧

  60. R.... S....

    The realest one ☝🏾

  61. c.... a....

    For the kids eh fisa regs maybe next time

  62. c.... a....

    Like a drooping tobacco leaf

  63. c.... a....

    To repay debt by the economic center of gravity concerning tech change

  64. c.... a....

    ☕☕☕☕☕

  65. 1.... ....

    Good tune..

  66. R.... R....

    The truest song ever written! Great song!

  67. S.... H....

    I’m 13 and I just realized the meaning of the song
    Be nice to everyone you never know what there going through bad or good

    Am I the only one who felt really bad for the old man

  68. W.... L....

    Still jammin in 2020

  69. D.... ....

    Dude went from jump around to this.

  70. c.... c....

    mb i'm just pissed, it fraud what's going on, it so fraud, why you homeless why you not working, ok i understand, why am i ok give me a place to live give me a job, so stfu bitches, i'll live in a van in -20 it ok, it army suvival shit

  71. c.... c....

    no one cares about jobless or homeless so fuck off, don't pretend you do

    c.... c....

    Unlike you some people have empathy for the less fortunate

  72. L.... K....

    My dad and I jammed on this 20 years ago an we're still jammin to it. Killer tune

    L.... K....

    Once a jam always a jam.

  73. S.... N....

    2/5/2019

  74. D.... R....

    No matter how many times I listen to this song, it still sends shivers down my spine.

    D.... R....

    David Rigley me too!

    D.... R....

    I think it’s because of how it is still so relevant and most likely always will be.

  75. K.... Y....

    Yep. Still a fukin Banger

  76. H.... K....

    Chills down my spine ❤️ 2020

  77. C.... K....

    for prolife right?

  78. N.... G....

    tne besst snit aj evetr heart

  79. C.... K....

    sad but good!

  80. P.... L....

    Do you know what it is like?

    P.... L....

    Does anyone really? ;)

  81. J.... K....

    Trinity 180

  82. M.... M....

    Dang Oh 🎉🎉 life is good 🤗

  83. A.... D....

    I love this song💜

  84. J.... M....

    The hardest thing is to know they'll never love you as much as you love them. Being bastardized by your father and only seeing that your accomplishments make them love you and realizing the potential you could have had was ignored and your life was a lie until you were old enough to realize they never really cared at all...

  85. S.... L....

    Loved this song since I was 12 years old and still listening!

  86. M.... P....

    I love rock who wants to rock

  87. M.... Z....

    I've been through some hard shit and this hits home. How judgemental the whole world is.

  88. j.... b....

    Best line... Smoked a couple of dimes a couple of time before I broke they heart. Well maybe not but it his home here!

  89. A.... D....

    His song me hit so much at the old time, get back to - when I'm in blue.
    Might be it gonna be play on my funeral I liked to. :)

  90. M.... D....

    One of the few songs with a message that makes you reflect

  91. D.... P....

    He's leaning against a wall with bedhead casually smoking a cigarrette and looking like he has stomach pain.

    He's a bad boy.

    D.... P....

    Don't watch then

    D.... P....

    @Jason Ferrell Go fuck yourself.

    D.... P....

    @Devin Paul great counter point my friend you truely are the master of debate

    D.... P....

    @Sticksel Pixel gaming Sarcasm? On the INTERNET?!

    Do people KNOW about this?!

    D.... P....

    @Devin Paul what part of "Go fuck yourself" indicated sarcasm. If you want to show sarcasm put /s.

  92. P.... L....

    I have a product of a non abortion... I call her my oldest daughter. Her FATHER had a lot of money, he wanted her aborted. I could not imagine my life without her.

    P.... L....

    I uderstand but that is one specific case of not aborting. What if she didnt want the kid or if she could die from having one. That why abortion is an important program. For the people who need it.

  93. k.... l....

    The good old music bak when radio was good

  94. K.... D....

    Hopefully many will realize never judge !!!

  95. A.... D....

    3 years after this Oldies Song My Mother who had worked & saved for 20 years, developed a Brain Tumor. After My Mother Died 1 year later, My step father told Me & My Sister to leave & never come back. He took All My Mothers Cash Savings & House. A few Years later He lost all of it after divorcing & losing half of it to his next Ex-Wife remarriage. He was so broke after lived with his children.

    A.... D....

    Karma is a bitch & she has puppies. That sux bruh!

  96. C.... D....

    I can relate to this song from multiple angles