Harsh

**(Verse 1)**

Life's a maze, we navigate the twists and turns,

From the cradle to the grave, lessons learned,

Concrete jungles where dreams get burned,

Harsh realities, lessons we discern.

Born into struggle, poverty's embrace,

Broken homes, shattered dreams, life's cruel race,

Systemic oppression, stacked decks we face,

Invisible chains, hope's elusive trace.

**(Chorus)**

In the city streets, where shadows creep, Harsh realities cut deep, We hustle, fight, and sometimes we weep, Searching for a way out, a path to keep

**(Verse 2)**

Gunshots echo, sirens wail,

Children grow up too fast, innocence frail,

Lost souls on corners, tales untold,

Striving for survival, hearts grown cold.

Education's a privilege, not a given,

Unequal opportunities, lives driven,

By zip codes and skin color, fate's decision,

Harsh realities shape our vision.

**(Chorus)**

In the city streets, where shadows creep, Harsh realities cut deep, We hustle, fight, and sometimes we weep, Searching for a way out, a path to keep

**(Verse 3)**

Broken promises, politicians' lies,

Empty stomachs, tear-filled eyes,

Addictions grip, escape in disguise,

Life's dice roll, no alibis.

Broken families, fractured bonds,

Generations trapped, cycles prolonged,

Dreams deferred, hope's song,

Harsh realities, where we belong.

**(Chorus)**

In the city streets, where shadows creep, Harsh realities cut deep, We hustle, fight, and sometimes we weep, Searching for a way out, a path to keep

**(Bridge)**

But amidst the struggle, resilience blooms,

Community rises, hearts resume,

We find strength in unity, shared plights,

Harsh realities, but still we fight.

**(Chorus)**

In the city streets, where shadows creep, Harsh realities cut deep, We hustle, fight, and sometimes we weep, Searching for a way out, a path to keep

Broken promises, politicians' lies,

Empty stomachs, tear-filled eyes,

Addictions grip, escape in disguise,

Life's dice roll, no alibis.

Broken families, fractured bonds,

Generations trapped, cycles prolonged,

Dreams deferred, hope's song,

Harsh realities, where we belong.