[Verse] Dark alleys, shadows dance, dreams unfold, Lurking in the night, stories untold, Glories and fears, a battle that's bold, Striving for the top, heart beats in gold. [Verse 2] Concrete jungle, life on the run, Survival ain't easy, moon meets the sun, Crooked paths, smoke trails, loaded gun, Fighting for respect, hustle ain't done. [Chorus] Rise from the ashes, phoenix in the yard, Pain turns to strength, pushing real hard, Moments of weakness, times scarred, No chains can hold, breaking free, guard. [Verse 3] Hood vision, trials and tribulations, Street lights flicker, life's wild situations, Locked behind bars, mind's altercations, Focus on the dream, real motivation. [Verse 4] Whispers of the past, history in the making, Scars on the soul, never faking, Truth in the air, courage is shaking, Storms in the heart, on a path worth taking. [Chorus] Rise from the ashes, phoenix in the yard, Pain turns to strength, pushing real hard, Moments of weakness, times scarred, No chains can hold, breaking free, guard.