Yo, I'm grindin' in the shadows, feelin' cursed
A beast unleashed, but my heart's gettin' worse
Got these bitches on my nerves, all they do is lurk
Flexin’ like they ballin’, but can’t handle the dirt

I'm a thug with a motive, but my mind’s in a cage
Tryna turn this anger into lyrical rage
'Cause every step I take, they just wanna invade
But I'm distant, keep my distance, in my zone, I stay paid

Desire for respect, but it’s tangled in my hate
Fightin’ with these demons, got me caught in this fate
Stayin’ far from the circle, don’t wanna escalate
So I'm ghostin’ all these bitches, can’t I just medicate?

I see my enemies smirkin’, like they own this turf
But I'm holdin’ back the fire like I'm clutchin’ the earth
Got that street life hustle, but it’s weighin’ like a curse
I'm the one they envy, but my soul’s feelin’ worse

Bottled up the fury, and it’s teeterin’ on red
Testin’ limits of my patience, got me wishin’ they were dead
But I'm tryna keep it cool, man, avoidin’ the dread
Streets are cold as ice, but I'm heatin’ up instead

Desire for respect, but it’s tangled in my hate
Fightin’ with these demons, got me caught in this fate
Stayin’ far from the circle, don’t wanna escalate
So I'm ghostin’ all these bitches, can’t I just medicate?

Hash in the air, but I'm tryna clear my mind
Lurkin’ in the darkness, put the past behind
These niggas want my downfall, but they can’t find
The peace in my heart, so I'm breakin’ the grind

I'm a king in a maze, with a crown made of pain
Remindin’ these fools they ain’t playin’ my game
'Cause I'm flexin’ with the truth, while they chasin’ the fame
In this life full of stress, it’ll never be the same

Want that fire in my soul, but I'm keepin’ it chill
Tryna dodge the drama, but it’s hard to fulfill
'Cause the streets speak loud, and they givin’ me the thrill
But I'm fightin’ with myself, can’t let 'em see me kill

Desire for respect, but it’s tangled in my hate
Fightin’ with these demons, got me caught in this fate
Stayin’ far from the circle, don’t wanna escalate
So I'm ghostin’ all these bitches, can’t I just medicate?

So I'm distanced, in my zone, chillin’ with the pain
No more pushin’ buttons, I’ll just ride through the rain
'Cause I'm a warrior at heart, and I'm claimin’ my domain
But this desire for respect is a hell of a chain