[Intro]
From the block where shadows play, where dreams sometimes fade away
Heart heavy, knowing what I see, scars that refuse to decay
[Verse 1]
Raised in a city where the sun barely shines, shadows linger in my mind
Trying to escape the grind, but the streets got a grip, hard to leave behind
Percs and marijuana stick like stains, hopes drown in pain, all my joy drained
Love's a distant flame lost in the game, hearts broken, never the same
[Pre-Chorus]
But I fight the pain, through the rain, seeking something real, breaking free from the chains
Even when love cuts and stains, I won't give in, won't let the darkness reign
[Chorus]
From the hood, trying to rise above, dealing with the struggles, paying the price for love
Heart torn, but I hold on tight, fighting through the nights, searching for the morning light
[Verse 2]
Gangbanging shadows cast over my soul, trying to find a way to feel whole
Lost in the echoes of my past, hope fades fast, but I still dream of a better home
Fell in love with a mirror, pain so real, heart's a battlefield, scars I conceal
Trust is a fragile deal, broken and sealed, trying not to feel what I know can't heal
[Pre-Chorus]
But I fight the pain, through the rain, seeking something real, breaking free from the chains
Even when love cuts and stains, I won't give in, won't let the darkness reign
[Chorus]
From the hood, trying to rise above, dealing with the struggles, paying the price for love
Heart torn, but I hold on tight, fighting through the nights, searching for the morning light
[Bridge]
Every scar tells a story of survival, battles fought, moments of revival
Won't let the streets define my title, aiming for the sky, breaking free from the cycle
[Outro]
Though the pain remains, I stand tall, hope in my veins, answering the call
From the depths of my pain, I will ascend, searching for peace, finding my mend