Neglected to Respect

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

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

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

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

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

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