[Verse]
Chains heavy, pain drips where my soul laid,
Hustlin’ all night, dreams sharper than a switchblade,
Life cold, frostbitten, left my hands bruised,
Stacked my worth like bricks, now I can't lose.
[Chorus]
It’s tough, but I’m tougher, built from the grind,
Turned struggle into shine, deep pockets in my mind,
Life dealt the blows, I counter with gold,
Self-worth the only thing I’ll ever hold.
[Verse 2]
Saw shadows creep where the streetlights die,
My hunger grew louder than the wolves outside,
Could’ve folded like paper, but I stitched up the crease,
Taught myself the value in each breath I release.
[Bridge]
Mirrors cracked, reflection still regal,
Pain paid the dues, now I fly like an eagle,
Every setback a setup for crown fitting heights,
Every scar a reminder, the worth was in the fight.
[Verse 3]
Countless nights wishing stars fell in my lap,
Instead, I mapped the skies on the grind for the clap,
Push-ups on pavement, broke down to grow tall,
The dirt tried to bury me, became my pedestal.
[Chorus]
It’s tough, but I’m tougher, built from the grind,
Turned struggle into shine, deep pockets in my mind,
Life dealt the blows, I counter with gold,
Self-worth the only thing I’ll ever hold.