Shadowed Hustle

[Intro]
Yeah, it's the night hustle, grind on the low
Stackin’ all this paper, never let it go
Life’s a gamble, stakes growin’ high
But I gotta fly, never say die

[Verse 1]
Young hustler on the block, eyes on the prize
Dodgin' the shadows, dreams in disguise
She said she leaving, heart turn cold
But I can’t lose her, broke my soul
Weight on my shoulders, the burden’s real
Piled high like the stacks I conceal
She pregnant now, the game got real
But I still push, gotta seal the deal

[Pre-Chorus]
Every fall, I get back up
Tougher than steel, I can’t bluff
Life throws punches, I gotta fight
Gotta keep movin’ through the night

[Chorus]
Hustle and grind, for my baby and wife
Struggles on the road, just to survive
Even when knocked down, I stay on my feet
Chasing that paper, can’t accept defeat

[Verse 2]
Out the shadows, a figure appears
Says, "Want to give her all her dreams?"
A stranger with a sinister gleam
Promises a life, a perfect scene
No struggles, no pain, no dirty bills
Just sign in blood, seal the deal
Three favors asked, small price paid
For my wife, my son, never afraid

[Bridge]
Choices in the dark, weigh heavy on my soul
Every step I take, trying to reach my goal
But the temptation’s thick, visions of gold
Gotta stay strong, gotta stay bold

[Outro]
Life’s a test, gotta pass the line
For my family, I'll do the time
In this game, only one way to go
Hustle, survive, let the story flow

Deep rap, gritty street narrative, trap beat, heavy bass, raw vocals, contemplative mood