

Prompt / Lyrics
[Verse 1] Woke up in the same clothes Pocket full of loose change, big goals Mama said “we prayed, now go” I carved “rise” in the desk at school Hand-me-down shoes, still runnin' Whole block say we destined for nothin' I turned every “no” to “keep comin'” Talk cheap, I let hunger say somethin' (yeah) [Chorus] You can ignite Strike that pain, turn it into light Believe in humanity, hold that line Heart made of bleeding steel, still shine Don't let poverty talk like a god Don't let that chain write who you are You are persistence You are persistence (say it) You are persistence You are the spark [Verse 2] Dark days, but my mind stay colder Dreams heavy like weight on my shoulders They laugh now, but their echo get older I stay movin', my grind get bolder House full of “later,” I wanted it now Stared at the fridge, then I wrote me a vow “Die on my feet, never live on my knees” I tattooed that promise on the back of my teeth (grit) [Chorus] You can ignite Strike that pain, turn it into light Believe in humanity, hold that line Heart made of bleeding steel, still shine Don't let poverty talk like a god Don't let that chain write who you are You are persistence You are persistence (yeah) You are persistence You are the spark
Tags
rap, Aggressive, dark rap beat built on detuned bells and snarling bass, sharp trap drums snapping hard. Male vocals with a raw, urgent delivery; hook hits like a battle chant with gang vocals tucked behind the lead. Verses punch in tight, double-time pockets, then hook widens with echoing ad-libs and drops in the low end for maximum impact.
1:46
No
1/29/2026