Battered but Breathing

[Intro]
Yeah, it's pain in the melody, truth in these bars,
From the island to the city, fighting the scars.
Mom's struggles, dad's shadow, story of survival,
Rising up through the darkness, no denial.

[Verse 1]
Born in Puerto Rico, hardships in my blood,
Mama's tears and struggles, lost in the flood.
Addiction in her past, I watched her fight,
Tried to keep my family safe through the lonely night.

Left the island's roots, city lights called my name,
Hustle in my veins, just to escape the pain.
Siblings looking up, I became the shield,
Carrying weight, fighting demons I couldn't yield.

Almost lost my life in a bullet's kiss,
Fighting for breath, in the abyss.
Every scar, every tear, tells a story, real,
Living with betrayal, knives turning steel.

[Pre-Chorus]
Still breathing, despite the punches, despite the fall,
Carrying memories, surviving it all.
Pain in my chest, but I rise, I stand tall,
From the depths, I hear my call.

[Chorus]
Melodic pain, singing through the rain,
Lost in the echoes of my past struggles.
Healing wounds, trying to regain,
Hope in the melody, through the hustle.

[Bridge]
Voices in my mind, screaming, pleading,
Foes in my shadow, betrayal deceiving.
But I keep moving, keep believing,
In a future worth achieving.

[Outro]
From Puerto Rico to this city street,
Every step I take, I refuse defeat.
Melodies of pain, but my soul's elite,
Survivor's rhythm, forever beat.

Hip-hop/rap, soulful melodic hook, raw emotional storytelling, gritty beat, storytelling rap