[Verse]
I can rumble with the toughest, bare fists, no muzzle
Downtown L.A., where the blocks stay puzzle
Mob moves, cartel whispers, gangs in the huddle
Every corner got a struggle, every step's a rebuttal
Concrete jungle, where the shadows hold court
Reformed OG, but the past comes short
Still hear the echoes of the streets I fought
Now I’m building, not breaking, but the pull’s a sport
[Chorus]
I’m an old-school gangsta, now walking straight
Climbing uphill, though the weight won’t break
This city got a grip, yeah, the hold won’t shake
But I’m grounded, I’m steady—can’t fake my fate
[Verse 2]
Golden chains rusted, traded them for clarity
Loyal to the soil, but the streets breed disparity
Once ran with wolves, now I’m taming my ferocity
Flipping my philosophy, dodging animosity
Downtown lights hum a cold, hard tune
Hustle never sleeps under smog-filtered moon
Temptation at my doorstep, but I’m immune
Grinding for the better, though the scars still loom
[Bridge]
Old ghosts haunt me, I can hear their steps
Memories whisper like unpaid debts
But my soul’s reborn, I’ve reset my bets
Rewriting my story, no regrets, no frets