### **Intro (6 bars)** Yeah… From the gutters where the dreams get tested Every scar on my soul a message They tried to box me in, tried to shut me down But pressure made a king—can’t stop me now Sirens in the distance, hope in my chest Still breathing through the hate, still passing the test --- ### **Verse 1 (16 bars)** I was born with a target on my back, mama cried Whole world want me broken, still I learned how to rise From the concrete where the roses bleed Every lesson came hard, every loss taught me need They doubted my hunger, mocked my ambition Said I’d never be shit, just another statistic But I studied the pain, let it sharpen my brain Turned struggle to strength, turned tears into flame Enemies prayin’ on my downfall daily Same ones shake my hand, but they hate me secretly I ain’t perfect, I’m flawed, but I stand on truth And I’d rather die real than be livin’ confused Heart full of scars, mind full of war Still knockin’ on destiny’s locked front door --- ### **Chorus (8 bars – Male R&B Hook)** 🎶 *They tried to break me down, couldn’t hold me* 🎶 🎶 *Every dark night just showed me* 🎶 🎶 *I was built for the fire, built to survive* 🎶 🎶 *Can’t stop me now, I’m alive* 🎶 🎶 *All this weight on my soul still don’t slow me* 🎶 🎶 *Every scar just reminds me* 🎶 🎶 *I was born for the crown, born to prevail* 🎶 🎶 *Can’t stop me now, I won’t fail* 🎶 --- ### **Verse 2 (16 bars)** They wanna see you bleed before they clap for your shine Love fake as hell when success cross the line I lost friends to jealousy, family to pride Learned quick how to move with my feelings inside I seen brothers fold over petty-ass change Heard prayers turn to curses when the fortune came Police watch my steps, streets test my nerve Still walk with my head high, know what I deserve Ain’t no handouts where I come from, just scars and faith Every meal taste better when you starved and ate I forgive but I remember who doubted my grind Cuz betrayal leave permanent marks on your mind Still I hustle with purpose, not just for me For the ones who ain’t make it, for the ones who believe --- ### **Chorus (8 bars – Male R&B Hook)** 🎶 *They tried to break me down, couldn’t hold me* 🎶 🎶 *Every dark night just showed me* 🎶 🎶 *I was built for the fire, built to survive* 🎶 🎶 *Can’t stop me now, I’m alive* 🎶 🎶 *All this weight on my soul still don’t slow me* 🎶 🎶 *Every scar just reminds me* 🎶 🎶 *I was born for the crown, born to prevail* 🎶 🎶 *Can’t stop me now, I won’t fail* 🎶 --- ### **Verse 3 (16 bars)** If they kill me today, let the truth ring loud I stood on my pain, never bowed to the crowd I loved with my heart even when it hurt Put God in my steps, kept dirt on my shirt They tried to silence my voice, cage my vision But a rebel with purpose is a dangerous mission I speak for the lost, the poor, the caged For every soul still trapped in rage I ain’t scared of death, I fear wasted breath Fear livin’ fake till there’s nothing left So I rise every day with a chip on my spine Cuz pressure don’t crush me—it sharpen my shine If the world wanna war, I’m ready to stand Blood, sweat, and tears made me who I am --- ### **Chorus (8 bars – Male R&B Hook)** 🎶 *They tried to break me down, couldn’t hold me* 🎶 🎶 *Every dark night just showed me* 🎶 🎶 *I was built for the fire, built to survive* 🎶 🎶 *Can’t stop me now, I’m alive* 🎶 🎶 *All this weight on my soul still don’t slow me* 🎶 🎶 *Every scar just reminds me* 🎶 🎶 *I was born for the crown, born to prevail* 🎶 🎶 *Can’t stop me now, I won’t fail* 🎶 --- ### **Outro (6 bars)** Yeah… From the bottom to whatever’s next Still breathin’, still bangin’ my chest They tried everything—lock me, doubt me, break me somehow But look at me now… Can’t stop me now.