The Hard Road
Hilltop Hoods
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Going down the hard road, Don't know where I've been, we're going down Going down the hard road, Don't know where I've been Growing up I needed a guide like, a blind veteran's dog, Cause I was going nowhere like a child's letters to god, Though life's road was hard I was never so lost, That I looked for an answer in a medicine box, I never did pop pills, or cop deals, just rocked hills Kids with skills, still got harassed by the cops till, They'd have me in the back of a paddy, down to lock up, Smack me, pat me down for a baggy, mums would rock up, And bail me out, a failure out once again, Next weekend, bailed me out, drunk again, And I never will forgive myself, for putting you through all that hell, I went from high school dropout to factory laborer, Slave to the clock until four, went from sleeping on the floor, To being back on tour, now no stopping me, I'll finish with a bang like Kurt Cobain's biography [Chorus] Going down the hard road, down the hard road, Don't know where I've been, and don't know where to go its like, Going down the hard road, down the hard road, Don't know where I've been I spent my youth like life was cheap, The only change that I wanted was enough to buy a drink, Was on a path nowhere, the harder the road, The more broken baggage we carry the larger the load, This school drop-out got knocked out, chased by the cops out, Got clout, dumped by my girlfriend and locked out, Been broke and beaten, even chocked at being, A dope MC but never lost hope in dreaming, We used to thrash boosted cars till the engine would fail, If I never had bailed I'd be dead or in jail, And man I got no one else to blame I thank my family and music for keeping me sane, But that's the breaks right? Started working late nights, Never seeing daylight, getting paid like a slave might, And I've done too many years to miss this for my missus, To have to tell my son he nearly never existed [Chorus] Dj Debris c'mon and break it down like, And I speak what I feel in the booth in the spirit of truth, Cause all these kids that I meet man they mirror my youth, And I could have gone the wrong way, the easy option, But I chose to go the long way, the streets are watching, So keep a look out, look up, B-ballers keep your hook up, Tear a page from my book out, and pull out, Your finger put your foot out and keep a lookout, For what we put out, the brand new flavor for your cookout [Chorus] (I'm walking round in circles, came here to find a friend For my love, for my love, my love, for my love, my love...)
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Written by: MATTHEW LAMBERT, BARRY FRANCIS, DANIEL SMITH, LEON RUSSELL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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8 facts about this song
Background"The Hard Road" is the title track of the band Hilltop Hoods' fourth studio album. The song was released as a single in the same year the album was released which is 2006.
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GenreHilltop Hoods belongs to the Hip Hop genre and is a well-known Australian Hip Hop group. Likewise, "The Hard Road" song is a hip hop piece, incorporating components of rap and beat music.
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Success"The Hard Road" has been a highly successful song for Hilltop Hoods. The album of the same name debuted at #1 on the Australian Albums Chart in 2006, making it the first album by an Australian hip hop group to achieve this feat.
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Track and lyrics"The Hard Road" runs for about 3 minutes 48 seconds. Its lyrics tackle the struggles and challenges encountered on the path to success, and the song is known for its motivational and uplifting message.
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Music videoThe music video for "The Hard Road" won the 'Best Independent Music Video' by the Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) in 2006. It features the band members rapping the song while being cheered on by a group of enthusiastic people.
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Album AccoladesBesides the success of the single "The Hard Road", the entire album received several nominations and awards. It was awarded 'Best Urban Album' and 'Best Independent Release' at the ARIA Music Awards in 2006.
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Popular CultureThe song "The Hard Road" has become synonymous with the group's rise to prominence in the Australian music scene and is often viewed as an anthem for perseverance and determination.
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Band HistoryFounded in 1991, the Hilltop Hoods consists of MCs Suffa and Pressure, and DJ Debris. The band has been pivotal in bringing the Australian Hip Hop scene into the mainstream music industry. The release of "The Hard Road" only further cemented their status in the music scene.
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