Woke up in the morning, my mind on the ground Bills stacking up, got no peace of mind
Grab my guitar, hit the streets, I need a sign Tryna make a dollar, every nickel, every
Dime The neighbors give me looks, think I'm wasting
Time But this passion, man, it's gotta be a crime
Heart full of hope, but pockets so thin I'm out here hustling, and it's a fight to
Win Mama said, son, you gotta chase that dream
But the rent ain't paid and the cupboards looking lean
Playing on the corner, hoping folks be kind Strumming my soul, but success hard to find
Every note I play, echoes in the night Fighting for my future, tryna make it right
Dreams have sold out shows and crowds that scream
But for now, it's just me and that ol' six string
Every chord I play, every song I sing Living this life, it's a struggle thing
But I won't give up, no, I won't back down In this concrete jungle, I'ma wear my crown
Late night studio, beats and smoke fill the air
Eyes bloodshot red dreams hanging in the glare
Producers say, kid, you gotta change your style
But my heart beats raw and my lyrics ain't mild
Every track I drop, it's a piece of my soul
Walking this tightrope, tryna reach that goal
With every word I spit, my story unfolds
In a world so cold, I gotta stay bold
Homies in the hood saying you the next king
But the industry cold and the phone don't ring
Every open mic, I spit my truth
But the struggle's real and I'm searching for proof
Backstage whispers, deals that never last
Chasing my dreams, running from my past
Standing on the stage, looking for my break
In this game of life, got so much at stake
Every chord I play, every song I sing
Living this life, it's a struggle thing
But I won't give up, no, I won't back down
In this concrete jungle, I'ma wear my crown
Days turn to nights, but the hustle don't stop
Dreams of big stages and my name on top
But the journey kinda long, and the past so steep
Every note I hit, it's a promise I keep
With every sunrise, another chance to rise
In this world of deceit, I see through the lies
Never gonna quit, never gonna fall
Answering the call, I'm giving it my all
Friends fall away, but the music remains
Echoes of my heart, through the joy and the pain
One day they'll see, when the spotlight's mine
A story of struggle, but the end will shine
Every tear I've cried, fuels the fire within
In this game of life, I'm determined to win
From the ashes I'll rise, like a phoenix so bold
With a heart of gold, my story will be told
Days when I doubt, feel the weight of despair
Looking in the mirror, see the lines of wear
But I catch that spark, deep within my eyes
Tell myself, man, you still gotta rise
Every step forward, two steps back
But the rhythm of my journey, keeps me on my track
Playing for the love, not just for the fame
In this world of shadows, I'ma make a name