Footsteps in the dark, but I see no face Paranoia in my chest, can't escape this place Every shadow looks like death on the run Enemies surround me, but I'm still not done Eyes on my back, I can't trust the air I breathe Whispers in the night like they plotting underneath I'm trapped in the cycle, steel tucked in my jeans Blood on the pavement paints these ghetto scenes Every smile's fake, every handshake's cold Even my reflection looks like it wants control I walk with the gang, that's my only shield Brothers in the hustle, never back, never yield I hear the steps, but the streets don't lie Enemies around me, waiting for me to die Paranoia in my soul, but I'll never fold Surviving in the fire, heart colder than gold My shadow cuts deep, like a blade in the night My mind's my own enemy, I'm losing the fight Every stumble I make, they clap from the side Praying for my fall, but I still survive I chose this road, destruction was my deal Signed in blood, pain the only thing real Mama, forgive me, I know I let you down But in this jungle, weakness gets you drowned I hear the steps, but the streets don't lie Enemies around me, waiting for me to die Paranoia in my soul, but I'll never fold Surviving in the fire, heart colder than gold Demons in my head, angels walked away Every night's a war, I fight to see the day If tomorrow never comes, at least I played my part The ghetto raised a soldier with a stone-cold heart Eyes wide open, can't afford to blink Every second's danger, deeper than they think Brothers at my side, we ride till the end No trust for the foe, no trust for a friend Bullets in the wind whisper death's refrain Survival's the prize in this life of pain I carry the burden, can't erase my scars But I'll die on these streets reaching for the stars I hear the steps, but the streets don't lie Enemies around me, waiting for me to die Paranoia in my soul, but I'll never fold Surviving in the fire, heart colder than gold