Neglected to Respect

[Intro]
Yeah, it's a cold world outside, I know
From the block to the dark, stories untold
Listen up, this one's for the real ones
Yeah

[Verse 1]
Grew up in the shadows, nobody really cared
Empty stomach nights, Dreams feeling impaired
Mama workin' doubles, pops nowhere to be found
Survival’s in my veins, keepin' dreams profound
Streetlights my lullabies, concrete my cradle
Learned to grind, adapt, remain able
Neglect made me tough, forged in the pain
Rise from the dirt, through the strain

[Pre-Chorus]
Never had much, but I had to survive
Struggles in my pocket, hope in my eyes
They never noticed, I was fightin' the war
Now I’m comin’ up, hear my roar

[Chorus]
From neglected to respected, I made it out the mud
Pain and hardship in my veins, still I show love
Growing up gritty, no handouts, no favors
Now I’m on top, sheriff of my own saviors

[Bridge]
Looked in the mirror, saw a soldier born
From the pain, a kings’ crown adorned
No hand to hold, just my own story
Turned neglect into my glory

[Outro]
Remember where I come from, never forget
Lessons learned in the depths, no regrets
This is my tale of rise and grind
Neglected no more, now I shine

Gangsta rap, gritty, raw lyrics, with heavy bass and sharp snare beats