In these concrete jungles, where the streetlights dim Life’s a hustle, gotta push to win Stackin' paper, dodgin' the feds Hearing whispers, always watchin' my head Got homies in the pen, others in the dirt Every day's a fight, proving what you're worth Seen pain, seen rain, felt the heat of the flame In this gangsta game, ain't nothin' ever the same Laid on the asphalt, praying for a sign If I don’t wake, lord, please make this grind mine In this life of strife, if my time is up Hold my soul tight, in your golden cup Enemies lurkin', always on the prowl But I'm king of my block, ain't no backin' down Life's dicey, but the stakes are high Either roll a six or watch your dreams die Hood tales, scars, and a life of crime Yet I dream of the day I'll be outta this grime But for now, I rep my set, do my thing In the heart of the city, where the sirens sing Mama said: Son, get out while you can But the streets raised me, made me a man Lost too many brothers, seen too much gore Yet every night, I still hope for more Laid on the asphalt, praying for a sign If I don’t wake, lord, please make this grind mine In this life of strife, if my time is up Hold my soul tight, in your golden cup Been betrayed, played, felt the blade But in the darkest shade, my resolve never swayed Grew up fast, trust is a luxury In this world of blast, it's all about trust in me Diamond chains, fast cars, living large Behind the bars, though, are stories and scars But I'll rise, one day, leave this all behind Till then, to the grind, I'm forever aligned Laid on the asphalt, praying for a sign If I don’t wake, lord, please make this grind mine In this life of strife, if my time is up Hold my soul tight, in your golden cup So when my story ends, and the curtains drop Know I fought my fight, climbed to the top Gangsta till the end, but dreams in my scope In the heart of the city, I found my hope