Don't Throw Your Life Away

from This is My World by Gedalya

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This song was inspired by a true story.

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The first time that he stole it was just a piece of candy
The next time took a bill from the wallet of his daddy
Then he and a friend broke into a house on the weekend
Before long hit a store now he’s looking for a big score

When he was a boy his daddy said don’t be a thief
Take my advice one day you’re gonna pay don’t throw your life away

Got a gun copped a gem started bragging to his friends
Wasn’t long it went wrong and it was over like a pop song
The judge said needs a lesson put him in the house of detention
Give him time to reconsider a life of crime for something better

When he was a boy his daddy said don’t be a thief
Take my advice one day you’re gonna pay don’t throw your life away
When he was a boy his daddy said don’t be a thief
Take my advice one day you’re gonna pay don’t throw your life away

Went to visit a man in prison he was doing time for nicking
At twenty-five he got busted now he’s never going to be trusted
He was talking I was listening trying hard to be a good friend
An hour later when it was over we said goodbye and he told me

When I was a boy my daddy said don’t be a thief
Take my advice one day you’re gonna pay don’t throw your life away

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from This is My World, released January 29, 2023

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Gedalya Monsey, New York

Gedalya is a singer/songwriter based in New York. Exploring themes of faith, hardships, and growth, his music is reaching a growing audience around the globe, touching listener’s hearts in every corner of the world.

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