I'm from the streets where the pavement's hot
Where the hustle never stops, and life's a game of cops and robbers
Crooked cops on every block, they swear they'll keep us safe
But they're the same ones who pull the trigger and leave us in a daze

These streets ain't for the faint-hearted
Gotta keep one eye open, stay alert and guarded
Snitches gettin' stitches as we navigate through the danger
But we still gotta keep pushin' to rise up from the anger

Grindin' everyday just to make a livin'
But the money's slow comin' and the bills keep piling
Can barely afford to eat, so I'm tempted to sell
But the risks are high and the consequences ring like a bell

Police cruisin' up and down, profiling every face
Fist bumps to the dealers while showing no grace
Got the power to make or break, they can ruin your life
Gotta watch your step, or pay the price

These streets ain't for the faint-hearted
Gotta keep one eye open, stay alert and guarded
Snitches gettin' stitches as we navigate through the danger
But we still gotta keep pushin' to rise up from the anger

Family on my mind, gotta stay sharp and calculated
Cause one wrong move and your freedom's confiscated
Enemies lurkin' in the shadows, strategizin' their moves
Gotta keep my head up, and protect what I love and pursue

Living in a world of violence, it's either be killed or kill
Sometimes I feel like the struggle isn't worth the thrill
But I keep pushin', and never give up the fight
'Cause the Sun always rises, even after the darkest night

These streets ain't for the faint-hearted
Gotta keep one eye open, stay alert and guarded
Snitches gettin' stitches as we navigate through the danger
But we still gotta keep pushin' to rise up from the anger