[Intro]
Yeah, from the corners to the fucking skies, still I rise
Little hustler, now I got my family, my prize
Street's whisperin' my story, heard through the beats
From high school days to now, life’s is a fucking treat
[Verse 1]
Back in the day, I was just that quick, cash slick
Stealin' what wasn’t mine, porch lights, no regrets quick
Selling gum and condoms, out my locker, city’s own little boss
Dodgin' the patrol, slicker than a fox, no damn loss
Hustle in my veins, roots deep in West Philly soil
Dreamin’ of Eagles, touchdowns, making the city spoil
Street chess, pawns up, king of my block
Survivor stamped, got no ops, I still rock
[Pre-Chorus]
Look in my eyes, you see fire, no disguise
Lived through storms, come out dry, no surprise
My journey’s been rough, but I’m still here standing
Plotting my next move, hustle expanding
[Chorus]
Survivor, ride or die, built from the streets
From high school dreams, now my life repeats
Two boys, a granddaughter, my future’s gold
Hustle in my blood, stories untold
Oh, I miss West Philly’s feel, but I had to go
Streets still callin', but I won’t answer no more
Cause I’m a survivor, yeah, that’s my song
From the block to the top, I still belong
[Verse 2]
Now I see my boys grow, take pride in their stride
Shit Stories I tell ’em, hustle tradition, can’t hide
Granddaughter’s laughter, brighten my dark days
I pray for her future, find a better way
Hurdled through surgeries, pain I overcame
Strength in my veins, fuck still playin’ the game
Keep my head high, city’s heart beats loud
From the ghetto to Delaware , I’m proud
[Pre-Chorus]
Look in my eyes, you see fire, no disguise
Lived through storms, come out dry, no surprise
My journey’s been rough, but I’m still here standing
Plotting my next move, hustle expanding
[Chorus]
Survivor, ride or die, built from the streets
From high school dreams, now my life repeats
Two boys, a granddaughter, my future’s gold
Hustle in my blood, stories untold
Oh, I miss West Philly’s feel, but I had to go
Streets still callin', but I won’t answer no more
Cause I’m a survivor, yeah, that’s my song
From the block to the top, I still belong
[Bridge]
Street lessons, heart’s stressin', but I keep it fucking movin’
Legacy in my blood, no losin’, just improvin’
City lights flicker, memories linger
Hustle’s in my DNA, finger on the trigger
From rough starts to brighter days
Survivor’s crown, I wear it displays
My hustle, my story, my victory lane
In the game of life, I’ve damn I earned my name
[Outro]
Yeah, still standin’, still fightin’, street’s soft whisperin’
My past, my present, my future, I’m still hearin’ them
From the corner to the courthouse, still smilin’ through pain
Survivor, now I teach, I remain
West Philly roots, shit is hectic I stay in my lane
Streets called, I didn’t answer, not again
From a hustler’s hustle to a boss with a plan
I’m stayin’ strong, that’s who I am
Denway
