Verse 1) I came from the bottom, streets had me locked, Drownin' in the hustle, where the pain never stopped. Used to run with the gang, got the drugs in my veins, But every day I woke up, I was trapped in the chains. Thought I was livin’, but I was dyin’ inside, Lost in the smoke, couldn’t see the divide. Mama prayed every night, said "son, you can change," But I was too blind, livin’ life in the flames. Now I’m lookin’ back, see the scars on my soul, But I fought through the fire, turned my life into gold. Had to leave the block, leave the life that I knew, Now I’m standin' tall, 'cause I broke through. (Chorus) We rise above the streets, we break the chains, No more runnin' from the storm, no more drownin' in the rain. I’m living proof that you can turn it around, From the dirt and the pain, to the king of the crown. Ain’t no limit to the heights you can see, Believe in yourself, and set your soul free. We rise above the streets, yeah, we break the mold, From the life in the cold, to a story that’s told. (Verse 2) Used to think that money was the only way out, So I flipped packs, ran the streets with no doubt. But the fast life came with a price to pay, Lost my homies to the game, seen 'em fade away. I was next in line, but I saw the light, Had to make a change, had to fight for my life. Left the guns and the drugs, yeah, I walked away, Now I’m buildin’ a future where my kids can play. It ain’t easy, but every step made me strong, Had to right all my wrongs, had to find where I belong. Now I’m hustlin' legal, stackin’ bread with a plan, From a lost boy to a grown man. (Chorus) We rise above the streets, we break the chains, No more runnin' from the storm, no more drownin' in the rain. I’m living proof that you can turn it around, From the dirt and the pain, to the king of the crown. Ain’t no limit to the heights you can see, Believe in yourself, and set your soul free. We rise above the streets, yeah, we break the mold, From the life in the cold, to a story that’s told. (Bridge – Motivational Part) You can rise up, even when the world says "no," You can find the strength, even when you're feelin' low. It’s not about the fall, it’s about how you stand, Pick yourself up, you got the power in your hands. Believe in your grind, believe in your worth, You were made for more, you can rewrite your birth. From the corners and the chaos, to the highest of dreams, You can shine like a star, you can break all the schemes. (Verse 3) Now I’m standin' on top, but I won’t forget, Where I came from, where the rain never let. I use the pain as fuel, to push me through, To show the world what a broken man can do. Success ain’t easy, but it’s worth the fight, Had to battle my demons, had to find the light. Now I’m speakin’ to the youth, tellin' 'em what’s real, You can break the cycle, you can learn to heal. © Copyright (Lyric By XYZ 2KIV)
