Streets Don't Define Me

They say knowledge is a key, but the streets got a way,

Pullin' me back, oh, every single day.

Another class, another chance, I fight,

But the city's callin' me deep in the night.

Books on my lap, dreams in my mind,

But the corner’s whispering, it's easy to find.

Friends I grew up with, they don't understand,

Got to break this cycle, got to make a stand.

Pavements are tempting, they shine like gold,

But the stories they tell, they're getting old.

Push and pull, I feel like I'm torn,

Chasin' that paper, but the streets feel worn.

With every step forward, there’s a step back,

A constant battle, my will's under attack.

I’m tryin’ to rise, trying to fly,

But the streets are heavy, they won’t let me lie.

Every late night call, every choice I make,

Feels like a moment, I’m about to break.

But I keep on dreamin’, I won't lose my

Pullin' me back, oh, every single day.

Another class, another chance, I fight,

But the city's callin' me deep in the night.

Books on my lap, dreams in my mind,

But the corner’s whispering, it's easy to find.

Friends I grew up with, they don't understand,

Got to break this cycle, got to make a stand.

Pavements are tempting, they shine like gold,

But the stories they tell, they're getting old.

Push and pull, I feel like I'm torn,

Chasin' that paper, but the streets feel worn.

With every step forward, there’s a step back,

A constant battle, my will's under attack.

I’m tryin’ to rise, trying to fly,

But the streets are heavy, they won’t let me lie.

Every late night call, every choice I make,

Feels like a moment, I’m about to break.

But I keep on dreamin’, I won't lose my way,

Gonna get my degree, come what may.

Late nights in libraries, I study and sweat,

While the city lights flicker, my mind's in a threat.

Can’t let temptation lead me astray,

Gotta push through the darkness, find a new way.

Cuz I know deep down, I'm meant for more,

Beyond these streets, there's an open door.

But the pull is strong, and the light feels dim,

Innocent moments, I feel the whim.

But I can’t lose sight, can’t drown in the noise,

I got a vision, I've got my own voice.

I’m tryin’ to rise, trying to fly,

But the streets are heavy, they won’t let me lie.

Every late night call, every choice I make,

Feels like a moment, I’m about to break.

But I keep on dreamin’, I won't lose my way,

Gonna get my degree, come what may.

So I’ll forge my path, with every heartbeat,

Crossing off the blocks, I won’t taste defeat.

With every lecture learned, I’m one step away,

Gonna turn these streets into my ballet.

I’ll rise, I’ll shine, with my head held high,

No more chains, I’m gonna touch the sky.

And when I hold that degree, I’ll know it's true,

The streets were just lessons, now I’m breaking through.