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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

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

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