(Verse 1)
Yo, back in 2011, I was faded like a ghost,
Living life in my head, man, I thought I was the host.
Drunk off illusions, shunned the world, feeling cold,
In my fantasy realm, where the real turned to gold.
But life hit hard, 2012 almost dropped me,
Lost in a haze, felt the darkness try to box me.
Uncle stepped up, said, “Yo, get off that Cloud 9,
Come back to this grind, it’s the real world, it’s time.”
(Chorus)
Not alone, we rise, through the pain and the strife,
Bleeding red together, let’s celebrate this life.
No need for division, we’re stronger as one,
Take my hand, let’s hustle ‘til the battle is won.
(Verse 2)
Cruel world we livin’, yeah, I seen that shit firsthand,
But I learned from the dark, now I’m the man with the plan.
Self-discipline, dedication, I’m on the grind,
Monroe County Sheriff, watch me leave the past behind.
Thrive and strive, every step is a testament,
From the shadows of doubt to my own relevance.
Love, loyalty, respect, it’s the code that I keep,
Together we can rise, and we don’t need to creep.
(Chorus)
Not alone, we rise, embracing the fight,
Together we’ll battle, bringing truth to the light.
No need for division, we’re stronger as one,
Take my hand, let’s hustle ‘til the battle is won.
(Verse 3)
Yeah, I’ve faced demons, man, they tried to drag me down,
But I flipped the script, now I wear the heavy crown.
NYC hustle, heart beat like the bass,
From the dark to the light, found my rightful place.
Ain’t no more hiding, I’m out here, full throttle,
Pourin’ love like a fountain, no more drownin’ in bottles.
United we stand, side by side, we gon’ slay,
So take my hand, let’s paint the world, come what may.
(Chorus)
Not alone, we rise, through the pain and the strife,
Bleeding red together, let’s celebrate this life.
No need for division, we’re stronger as one,
Take my hand, let’s hustle ‘til the battle is won.
(Outro)
So here’s the truth, we all bleed like a motherfucka,
Let’s build a bridge, not a wall, let’s connect like we should,
Together in this struggle, we can tear down the bars,
Not alone, we rise—’cause we’re all shining stars.
KingToned
