[Verse 1]
I was young with a bag in my fist
Too much hunger, had to learn quick
Mama worked two jobs, still the rent hit hard
So I moved them packs from the back of the yard
At thirteen, eyes on the door
Counted out scraps, always wanted more
No playtime, just a cold routine
Big dreams growing in a small-town scene
[Pre-Chorus]
Every call had a price
Every night had a test
If you live that life
You don't get much rest
[Chorus]
I was raised on the edge
I was raised on the edge
Tryna turn that pain into bread
Tryna turn that pain into bread
Hands stay clean, heart stay loud
I been out here, I won't back down
I was raised on the edge
I was raised on the edge
[Verse 2]
Now the same block watch me roll through
Same old faces, same old rules
Cash in the palm, but the fear stays near
One false move and it all disappears
I seen friends fold, I seen friends fall
Heard that siren call down the hall
I don't brag, I just tell the truth
Kid grew up too fast in the back of the booth
[Pre-Chorus]
Every call had a price
Every night had a test
If you live that life
You don't get much rest
[Chorus]
I was raised on the edge
I was raised on the edge
Tryna turn that pain into bread
Tryna turn that pain into bread
Hands stay clean, heart stay loud
I been out here, I won't back down
I was raised on the edge
I was raised on the edge
[Bridge]
Piano crying in the dark
Same old scars, same old marks
If I make it out, tell 'em I tried
Made my name with a life I survived
[Chorus]
I was raised on the edge
I was raised on the edge
Tryna turn that pain into bread
Tryna turn that pain into bread
Hands stay clean, heart stay loud
I been out here, I won't back down
I was raised on the edge
I was raised on the edge