[Intro] [filtered electric piano, syncopated electric bass, vinyl crackle] [drums enter with heavy kick and crisp snare] [Verse 1] [male rap vocals] Yeah, look at the path, watch me elevate the game Money tight, but my spirit ain't even feelin' the shame On a mission, directin' all that essence through the flame Lightin' fire to the engine, let 'em call out my name Found my rhythm while dreamin' of the green Every struggle just a thread in my scene Level up on the budget, my vision high beam From the block to the top, that's more than it seems I was born in the moment, now it's all in my veins Runnin' through these blocks like I'm breakin' all the chains Got a pocket full of dreams and some change for the train Write a picture, vivid picture, when the rain pours down rain A determined mind, features of my mind in a board man Cookin' up in the kitchen, it's a microwave plan Life tough, yeah, I'm on the grind and I pray Turn the struggle into jewels, watch me shine anyway The world cold, but I'm warmin' it up with my soul Build a castle out of wreckage, from the rubble we roll Metaphor for the heart, like a quarterback gold In this game of life, yeah, I'm takin' control
