[Verse]
Breath of the city, concrete veins flowin’
Dreams in the gutter, but the fire keeps glowin’
Knuckles cracked, I’m fightin’ the odds
Hustlin’ prayers, while I’m talkin’ to God
[Chorus]
Never fold, never break, I’m the shield they need
Bleedin’ for my people, yeah, I’ll take the lead
Through the storm, through the dark, I’ll never stop
Climbin’ out the trenches 'til we hit the top
[Verse 2]
Streetlights flicker, shadows try to creep
But my heart’s a furnace, flames cut deep
Enemies circle, fangs out to bite
I’m the wolf in the pack, guardin’ through the night
[Bridge]
They doubted me, said I’d fade in the mist
But I’m a lion, you can hear it in my fist
Chains try to bind me, but I tear 'em apart
I’m savin’ my kin, no matter where we start
[Chorus]
Never fold, never break, I’m the shield they need
Bleedin’ for my people, yeah, I’ll take the lead
Through the storm, through the dark, I’ll never stop
Climbin’ out the trenches 'til we hit the top
[Verse 3]
Every bruise, every scar, a medal I wear
Proof of the struggle, showin’ I care
Life ain’t a game, it’s blood in the dirt
But I’m out here fightin’ to lessen their hurt