Classified - It's Hard To Understand Lyrics






[Rocky Balboa:]
The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows.
Its a very mean, and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are,
it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it

[Verse 1 - Classified:]
I met this kid a couple years ago who was nine at the time
A fan of my music recited it line after line
He said his brother took a bullet from a nine to his spine
And his parents are heartbroken can't stop crying' since he died
Mistaken identity, wrong place and time
But nobody came forth, everyone blind to the crime
He was playing' basketball right in front of the 'rise
But nobody seen nothin'? Man it's a sign of the times
And its disgustin'
But this nine year olds out for justice, like
"Fuck this I gotta do something for my older brother."
He asked if I could help and I said "Anything you need."
Said he needs to know what happened so his brother could rest in peace
He wanted me to make a video asking for support
If anybody knows something, don't be scared to come forward
So I did it
And people tried to label that as snitching?
Like really? What the fuck am I missing here?
This boy lost his brother, now an innocent kid isn't here
I'm just trying to help, is that wrong? Man this isn't fair
If that was your brother or your kid, would you give a shit?
I know I ain't a snitch, but are you sure you ain't a hypocrite?

[Hook - Classified:]
It's hard to understand
Life can be a trip, enjoy it when its good
Just get through it when its bad
Cause life can be a bitch
But life can be a gift
Life can be a trip, enjoy it when its good
Just get through it when its bad
Cause life can be a bitch
But life can be a gift
So slow it down, cause life can be to quick
(Oh baby)

[Verse 2 - Classified:]
Last year, I went to the hospital for sick kids
My cousin worked there, said they'd appreciate the visit
"Just a couple minutes come say hi, take some pictures,
sign some autographs for the brothers, the mothers and sisters."
Not a problem, I even did a song or two
Looking at these kids like "I wish I was as strong as you"
Smiles on their face, tubes hanging from their ears
Trying to take the walk of life, but confined to wheelchairs
Its unbelievable
Then I met Simon, this other kid
He missed my performance, he was too sick to get out of bed
I was nervous at first, and couldn't comprehend
How a child whose so sick could be so happy and content
He said he was a huge of me and Billy Talent
Told him I just met those guys last week, they were real cool
He liked that
Fifteen year old with leukaemia trying to fight back
But he wasn't complaining about where his life's at
We talked for awhile, till the nurse made her rounds
She said I had to leave, I said "Goodbye" and have him pounds
We complain about life and now I know it ain't necessary
And I'm reminded overtime I read Simon's obituary

[Hook - Classified:]
It's hard to understand
Life can be a trip, enjoy it when its good
Just get through it when its bad
Cause life can be a bitch
But life can be a gift
Life can be a trip, enjoy it when its good
Just get through it when its bad
Cause life can be a bitch
But life can be a gift
So slow it down, cause life can be to quick

[Rocky Balboa:]
Nobody, is gonna hit as hard as life.
It ain't about how hard you hit,
its about how hard you can get hit,
and keep movin' forward, how much you can take,
and keep moving' forward





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  1. G.... G....

    Love those who you can, while you can, cause you never know when they'll be gone...

  2. C.... ....

    thank you

  3. L.... C....

    The fact this video hasn't reached over 1million views or even a half mill likes is one good example of how fcked society can be.

  4. h.... ....

    And this is why he is a king cuz when he raps it’s a real story and always from the heart hung out with him once

  5. S.... L....

    keep preaching real hip hop class you may not have millions of views but you hit home for those of us who are listening and we appreciate you and your music soooo much keep doin you man your right up there with pac imo you speak facts and speak to people who are otherwise unheard much love brotha stay classy

  6. f.... d....

    I feel we are lucky to be listening to this

  7. J.... v....

    Wow this song is so deep. Right in the feels.

  8. Y.... G....

    Beautiful track, man. Thank you!

  9. T.... R....

    Right. ..

  10. T.... R....

    💜♥💜...mad love. ..

  11. M.... D....

    WOW CLASS! This song is so damn inspirational! #CRU4LIFE Canada represent!

  12. m.... C....

    This is the first hip hop song that mad me cry, if you have kids and a heart how can it not?

  13. z.... e....

    Bro keep your vision fuk the haters.

  14. M.... W....

    Damnnnn your shit just keeps getting more n more real. Keep it up classified, even my kids rock out to your beats. Nuff luv from Ontario.

  15. C.... F....

    beautiful story

  16. F.... ....

    Does anyone know the name of the song he actually asks for help for the kid and they called him a snitch?

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

    best time of my life was the lighthouse back east watching out from the post to the sea wanting away from there it was just agter we jad the whales washed up on shore

  18. K.... A....

    My favourite rapper...this should be represented as Canadian rap not drake lol. I'm proud of this!

  19. D.... D....

    Class needs to be on the radio and be more noticed. This is real music. Gotta love how real this music is. I’m tired of all this gang gang bs we need this kinda music.

  20. M.... C....

    Wow ! Chills down my spine ...u rule class..amazing artist amazing person

  21. D.... M....

    If you don't know what snitchin is Obie Trice has a song called snitch ft akon says it all classified did something with his platform what every artist should be doing

  22. A.... T....

    Just found you and I don't get why TF you didn't blow from this song. Keep it real bro and stay grinding on these topics. Music's my higher power and this song is speaking to me more than even you could understand. Thank you, and I hope you found the guy who shot his brother. Just keep moving forward, cause that's how winning is done.

  23. K.... ....

    Classified the most underrated ARTIST EVER! Thank you for your music.

  24. s.... l....

    They best song in the world bro this is deep

  25. w.... l....

    so hes basically bragging about visiting kids at the hospital who gives a flying fuck

  26. A.... P....

    I like Class more than these fake ass sellouts

  27. T.... R....

    u the shit no matter u got this toss me ojn a track we will kit

  28. Y.... ....

    Amazing song.

  29. L.... S....

    how can someone dislike this video?!

  30. R.... K....

    really appreciate this video, waking up lately wanting to go and use drugs struggling with addiction. listening to this song is helping me stay sober for another day.

    it's not how hard you hit it's how hard you get hit and keep moving forward it's how much you can take and keep moving forward
    that's how winning is done

    R.... K....

    Rain rain keep up the good work!

  31. B.... I....

    Damn I'm so glad class is still rapping. maybe he hasn't got all the publicity he needs but he's been doing this for over 10 years now that I've been listening. Shoutouts to classified! Such a legend

  32. T.... L....

    Never heard this guys music before, thought he was some big star I couldn't pin point, but this became one of my favourite songs ever. Can't believe it doesn't have more views

  33. H.... t....

    This helps me so much

  34. H.... ....

    This is really good. Thanks Class

  35. L.... ....

    People don't have to believe me but the young man Simon he's rapping about was my best friend since day one I can still remember the day I had went to see him at the I.W.K I was one of his only friends to go and see him it was the hardest day I've ever had in my whole entire life. I remember the day I woke up to hear the news that Simon had passed away I cried for days. Gone but never forgotten love you Simon hold a place for me buddy <3

  36. B.... T....

    Chills man holy fuck got me in tears

  37. T.... W....

    😎 👌 Best greetingz from germany brothahh ✌ 😎 ✌

  38. R.... S....

    I get goosebumps every single time i listen to this track. The entire album is great!!

  39. S.... M....

    This song is so awesome
    #Classified

  40. D.... C....

    phenomenal...love this song!

  41. I.... ....

    good music :D

  42. S.... L....

    Dope as shit bro

  43. G.... ....

    If You got Upload Musics On Soundcloud You will Have Lots of followers

  44. G.... ....

    More Cool Rap Bro And Can You Put your music on SoundCloud It will be cool:)

  45. J.... M....

    I hope he does a concert in Cleveland, Ohio sometime soon. I love his music.

  46. B.... B....

    fucking love this one

  47. B.... A....

    Classified speaks to the heart

  48. R.... F....

    trough story

  49. D.... L....

    Classified is a Better Canadian rapper than Drake. if you don't agree with me then fuck you! love from Cali. ;)

    D.... L....

    Not just Drake bro . He is better than many rappers except Mike shinoda😜😜bcz I'm lp fan

  50. B.... C....

    this is what hip hop is about real lyrics and story telling.. not about clubs and cars that are leased by your record label that u dont own or how big your chain is.. #realshit great job as always class

    B.... C....

    Bradley Cooper this comment was good until you added the hashtag.

  51. R.... G....

    What video was he referencing that he made to help that kid who's brother died?

  52. M.... a....

    Oh, that part about the kid with cancer touched my heart, thank you Classified.

  53. S.... ....

    How can this guy not be more Popular?

  54. t.... l....

    i knew simon steele personally he was a life long friend of mine i can still remember the day he died RIP simon

  55. A.... D....

    I'm suffering with brain damage and ive been stuck in for 6 months and after reading the comment and watching the vids #fuckCancer

  56. S.... A....

    Need way more views!! Allot of CLASS! Big ups

  57. K.... D....

    Keep the good music Classified. Montréal in here
    much love

  58. S.... M....

    Classified is tight. I like to see canadian rappers make a name for themselves. This is the type of music we need.....life can be a gift.

  59. K.... ....

    he tells it like it is

  60. G.... H....

    classified is the truth

  61. l.... 3....

    love your art bruhh. real music. bless all you do.

  62. Y.... S....

    i know some one that works with classifieds mother Julie frasher her son is my best friend josh i am a big classified fan he is my favorite rapper i always wanted to rap with him or go to a concerd

  63. P.... S....

    "Snitch" is a term used by cowards who can't own up to their choices that they make when overcompensating,
    or faking, who they wish they were.

    They ain't hard.

    They're parasticial cowards.

    And people who enable them out of fear.... well. nothing gets more pathetic.

  64. M.... B....

    This is fucking deep

  65. J.... ....

    Best rapper on the planet.

  66. L.... I....

    im litterly so fucking confused on how this isnt in the million plus views. amazing song

  67. R.... ....

    This shit hit hard...

  68. T.... ....

    The 5 people who disliked have no idea what good music is. LOL

  69. M.... ....

    Classified you deserve to be more famous then you are because u care a lot about your fans

  70. D.... G....

    Amazing song and video ! keep doing your thing.

  71. T.... ....

    i needed to cry so hard because my granddad got shot to and he didn't survived it :´(
    he was the greatest grandpa i ever have he supports me in every corner of my live.

    Love You Classified i know that this is for someone else made but i got like it was for me :´)

  72. G.... D....

    It pisses me off that this video doesn't have at least a million views. I dont hear 2 Chainz rapping about these topics? Keep it up classified, been here since the beginning🔥💯

    G.... D....

    2 chainz is braindead as fuck lol

    G.... D....

    Don't be mad. Those morons aren't rappers they are pathetic excuses for rappers.

  73. E.... H....

    Let cops find this guy alone. We pay them no? Getting innocent people involved is insane. Innocent people who are not part of this should feel safe too. If they can't solve crimes without us why are we paying them?

  74. E.... H....

    I invite Classified to contact me so we can do a yin -yang track and really attack the problem here. Its a tragedy when anyone innocent dies but the real problem is the laws that protect bad police.. they continue to screw it up over and over and over.. enough is enough..

  75. E.... H....

    in Ontario the police can play stupid and not co-operate with the SIU(the cops who are there to protect us from bad cops). The federal government is ignoring this. We need to attack the SIU and the laws that protect police so we can have fair police.. bad cops need to pay when they commit crimes and lie to judges, to the people. They need to apologize for carding.. or will people get that apology in 40 years?

  76. E.... H....

    Cops need to take down bad cops then my trust level will change a tad... raid every bad cop in the world then you will get my support on this one. Sorry Class.

    E.... H....

    Cops aren't even involved in the situation. How do police change your view of anything in this song?

    E.... H....

    It goes back to TRUST. There are many many evil men working for law enforcement. Its a fact. The system you trust.. is protecting the evil cops. I don't talk to devils.

  77. E.... H....

    I say that will all due respect. Your one of the best in this country

  78. E.... H....

    I wish i had the answer and i wish i saw it your way Class... but some of us have been through crap with police and been discriminated on. Until the system is fixed and laws change i don't see hardcore people changing. Cops need to change, laws need to change.. then one day... maybe one day... there will be trust... not in my lifetime! Great track though.. glad you had the guts to speak your mind... must be a tough situation to be in.
    EXPLISIT

  79. D.... O....

    one of the best lyricists EVER !

  80. W.... C....

    Class > hiphop these days
    All you hear today is some beat and some people saying some understandable words

  81. m.... ....

    How does this only have 14k views...

  82. c.... ....

    Thank you, for this one.

  83. J.... ....

    "Life can be a gift"

  84. C.... D....

    Can't wait to see you kill RTP ! Classy you the man

  85. K.... B....

    Classified you really make me wanna listen to rap!! I really enjoy your tunes~ wish u were a guest at kempt shore with DAvid Myles~~

    K.... B....

    Another humble Canadian rapper I would suggest listening to is Shad.

  86. K.... F....

    This is the class I know! Thanks for keeping it real class, this one really hit the feels.

  87. l.... w....

    all my love classified

  88. k.... t....

    i just went to see you at stamped and i lost a homie by some fucked up sick this shit hits deep good job bro!!! love your work

  89. D.... G....

    please don't leave music classified. make more songs like this and I promise God will help you spread these beautiful words to lost soul around the world. please don't leave music, sometimes when I go through some rough stuff in life I just listen to your music and I feel like my scars heal. I can feel that God is spreading his message through you. you're helping save lives. don't leave music.

    D.... G....

    I hope not. He worked with all the greats from this Country!

    D.... G....

    @EXPLISIT HIPHOP
    He is my fav singer.

    D.... G....

    he can emcee. Nobody denies this. I don't work with guys who cant rap.

    D.... G....

    This music is good, but that is the not the main reason I like this music, all my favorite songs have a deeper meaning.

  90. S.... q....

    This is my favorite classified song now. Keep speaking the truth man !!!

  91. J.... D....

    "life can be a gift, so slow it down because life can be too quick" Hit as hard as life, move forward and never quit - woohoo. You know it!

  92. D.... M....

    I feel like Class should have more subscribers

    D.... M....

    clicked it!

    D.... M....

    Dominick Morales edubble (rip) brought me here

    D.... M....

    Dominick Morales and views

    D.... M....

    blame wack ass drake !

  93. H.... P....

    very deep, I like it. keep up the good work Class

  94. e.... f....

    1 dislike..thats one too many

  95. T.... ....

    I got chills listening to this I love it. hope you do this song on Sunday!

  96. F.... B....

    One of my favorite rap songs ever!

  97. t.... ....

    meaningful

  98. t.... ....

    You continue to ooze talent. Wish nothing but the best for you in your long lived career. Keep them coming, I love them so.

  99. P.... ....

    This is Beautiful! and i dicovered him just today, the day he realized this vid, omg

    P.... ....

    Classified is really good, I have been I fan of this for a few years now