From the corners of the hood, where dreams often shatter
Life's a constant battle, dodging snakes and all the chatter
Been hustling since young, living life in the fast lane
Every sunset I've seen, hides tears and unseen pain

Lost in this urban maze, with enemies that lurk and stare
Before I close my eyes tonight, here's my street survival prayer
As I roll down this concrete sleep, hope the streets my soul they keep
If a bullet finds me 'fore the break, pray the hood my spirit takes

Chain hang low, gold shining like a beacon
In a world so cold, trust's something I ain’t seeking
Every step is like a chess move, gotta be precise
Betrayal's a given, loyalty's got its price

Enemies got eyes, watching every single move
But I’ve got my crew, with something to prove
Money, power, respect - it’s the code of the street
Every time we roll deep, our foes feel the heat

Lost in this urban maze, with enemies that lurk and stare
Before I close my eyes tonight, here's my street survival prayer
As I roll down this concrete sleep, hope the streets my soul they keep
If a bullet finds me 'fore the break, pray the hood my spirit takes

Sirens in the distance, blue and red lights flash
Hustling ain't a choice, when you’re out here for the cash
But amidst this chaos, I got dreams of getting out
Yet the hood's like quicksand, always pulling, filled with doubt

Stories told of legends, who made it to the top
But for every success, many more bodies drop
So I count my blessings, with every dollar I earn
In this world of lessons, where tables always turn

Lost in this urban maze, with enemies that lurk and stare
Before I close my eyes tonight, here's my street survival prayer
As I roll down this concrete sleep, hope the streets my soul they keep
If a bullet finds me 'fore the break, pray the hood my spirit takes

So to the young ones, dreaming under these city lights
Know the streets are ruthless, with endless fights
Hold on to that vision, but never let your guard down
Cause in this urban jungle, only the strong wear the crown