[Intro]
Yeah, uh-huh, yeah, yeah
Feeling deep in my soul, gotta find my way
Dreams beyond these streets, yeah, I pray
Listen up, gotta tell the tale today
[Verse 1]
Raised in the shadows, where the sun don't shine
Concrete jungle, trying to find my divine
Mama said keep faith, but the streets be tricky
Life's a puzzle, gotta solve it, it’s sticky
Each block a chapter, each corner a story
Looking for the glory, fighting through the worry
Hustle with the purpose, grind with the passion
On that chase, stern face, never relaxin’
Behind these eyes, you see the struggle's deep
In my mind, the whispers, secrets we keep
Got dreams like skyscrapers, reaching the sky
But the weight of the world, got me questioning why
Skin darker, mind sharper, heart bolder
Feeling like a soldier in the ghetto's cold clover
But I gotta rise, find a brighter day
Break these chains, make my own way
[Pre-Chorus femal]
He said, "Don’t let the ghetto define your soul"
The future’s in your hands, this is your role
Every corner, every street, a lesson to learn
Time to ignite the fire, let it burn
[Chorus female]
He, you got the power within you, believe
He, you can break the chains and leave
He, it’s a new dawn, a new start, a new day
He, never let the struggle sway
[Verse 2]
Voices in the dark, whispering doubt
But I stand tall, never bow out
From the block to the top, got my mind right
Vision clear, I gotta fight the good fight
Knowledge is the key, wisdom the door
Unlock my potential, soar and explore
From the roots, I grow, roots in the ground
But my dreams reach higher, never bound
The hustle ain't the end, it’s just a chapter
Gotta learn the game, master the craft after
Making strides, no longer just survive
Thriving with the vibe, stay alive
Every lesson, every scar, tells a story
In the struggle, I find my glory
Hustle hard with heart, aim for the star
Future bright, no matter where you are
[Pre-Chorus female]
He said, "Don’t let the ghetto define your soul"
Dream beyond the street, take control
Every obstacle, a stepping stone
Build your throne, make it your own
[Chorus female]
He, you got the power within you, believe
He, you can break the chains and leave
He, it’s a new dawn, a new start, a new day
He, never let the struggle sway
[bridge]
Sometime I wonder, what’s the true meaning?
Life’s a gift, got my spirit gleaming
From the pain, I gain, from the rain, I shine
Stack my mind with lessons, every single line
Gotta elevate, transcend, evolve
Problems, I solve, mysteries unravel, resolve
Walking forward, never back, my path is clear
Victory is near, I hold no fear
[Outro]
Yeah, the journey’s long but I’m strong
Hear the strength in my song, right or wrong
In the ghetto or the stars, I belong
This is more than survival, it’s where I’m from
Keep striving, keep climbing, stay shining
The true meaning of life, I’m still defining
But I know one thing, I got the grit
It’s all in my spirit, I won’t quit
Denway
