[Verse]
Climbed out the gutter, left the shadow in the past
Years of grindin', now I'm buildin' somethin' that lasts
Used to hustle poison, now I'm feedin' the hopeless
Shattered chains, blowin' up like explosives
[Verse 2]
Long nights, cold streets, now I bring the heat
No more traps, now we cookin' proper eats
From the pen to the pen, writin' new chapters
Flip the script, pushin' life with love and laughter
[Chorus]
Rise, rise, from the ashes we soar
Lift the fallen, open every door
Hope ain't cheap, but it's worth more than gold
Stand up, give back, let the story unfold
[Verse 3]
Concrete jungle, but I’m clearin' the weeds
Plantin' seeds, future harvest, guaranteed
Once a menace but now mentor tryin' to lead
Showin' them it's possible to truly succeed
[Bridge]
I see my past in the eyes of the lost
Hand in hand, we'll overcome the cost
Buildin' bridges over rivers of doubt
Together we’ll rise, ain’t no fallin' out
[Verse 4]
Mirrors of my former self out on the block
Pushin’ through pain, it’s time to unlock
Destiny's chain, hold tight, never sever
Better days, we’re chasin' forever