[Verse]
Born where the streetlights flicker, hopes dimmer,
Crack pipes and shattered dreams, cold dinner.
Grew up with the poison seepin' into my soul,
Dusty sneakers, a heart heavy, mind full of holes.
[Chorus]
Climbed out the gutter where the shadows still dance,
Left the needle and the bottle, gave myself a chance.
From the ashes of addiction, now the whole world glance,
Turned scars into stars, now I’m takin’ my stance.
[Verse 2]
First puff, first line, clouds in my lungs,
Chased escape, till I got my bell rung.
Mama cried, my boy, where did I go wrong?
Didn’t know I had to fight just to belong.
[Bridge]
Nightmares on the block, memories gripping tight,
Choices I made in the haze of the night.
But the same hands that shook, now clutch mics bright,
Turned my pain into power, brought words to life.
[Verse 3]
Now I return where the pipes still sing,
Flowers bloom in the cracks when you nurture a king.
Showin’ the young ones paths they ain't seen,
Wisdom for the corner where the dreams went lean.
[Chorus]
Climbed out the gutter where the shadows still dance,
Left the needle and the bottle, gave myself a chance.
From the ashes of addiction, now the whole world glance,
Turned scars into stars, now I’m takin’ my stance.