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