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