E.M.J. (Alterboy Productions) - Respect lyrics

In high school, he was a geek But they didn't know that in Jersey They called him Cali Impressed that this white boy from the west survived the streets of Long Beach Only a freshman yet somehow he infiltrated the in crowd For the first time in life he felt esteemed And after tonight, initiation day, everyone would know his name Pledging was insane but the strong survived He would be Greek no matter the price Phi Kappa Tau “Learning. Leading. Serving.” Raving. Humping. Gulping Down lemon flavored Vodka by the liter The crowd cheered as his liver flexed and shifted to 5th gear He could hear the respect he craved Big brothers and babes chanting his name Slamming the conquered bottle on the table He made out with a stranger Then collapsed on a bed of beer cans and red cups No one bothered to pick him up as the party chugged on Minutes later someone notice he had yet to rise Someone noticed his eyes, all white Someone notified the police Everyone heard sirens, ringing Like the church bells that Sunday When hundreds before him bowed, heads to their breasts Giving him, finally, respect