Dangerous times, the streets have got a mean feel,
My oh my, like walking through a minefield,
Oh, young heats don't always get a second try,
Grow up smart and get it right the first time.

Got to make you streetwise,
Got to get you streetwise.

Watch your step, the dealer's got a good time,
Keep your head; it's always got a downside,
Simple sins - the flesh has got an appetite,
Don't give in, it nails you from the first bite.

Got to make you streetwise,
Got to get you streetwise,

Don't walk that dead end street, just let your heart guide your feet,
Danger is always in sight, so look to your left, to your the right,
You know you got to be streetwise.

Out to make you streetwise,
Out to get you streetwise, yeah, yeah,
Got to make you streetwise,
Got to get you streetwise.

You know you got to be streetwise.

Streetwise,
Streetwise,
Streetwise,
Streetwise,
Yeah, yeah.