[Verse 1]
The street raised me without soft words
Only heavy steps and broken chords
I’ve seen smiles sold for a price
And brothers roll the loaded dice
The night knows me, I don’t pretend
I wrote my truth with blood and time
Under the hood I don’t perform
I am who I am, no mask, no form
[Verse 2]
I came from nothing, never lost my way
Every fall just taught me how to stay
Money comes and fades like smoke
But the soul ain’t something you can choke
Respect ain’t begged, it’s shown in tone
In quiet looks, in standing alone
Those who crossed me missed the code
I move ahead, I don’t burn roads
[Chorus]
Dark Velvet Street, the night carries me
Cold in my heart, but my mind stays free
I don’t chase lights, I walk the shade
My truth hits deep, no games, no play
Dark Velvet Street, I breathe it slow
I got what I need, I let the rest go
When the street speaks, I listen, I don’t shout
The real ones whisper — that’s what it’s about