I come from the hood, where dreams don't come easy Every day's a struggle, trying to make it look breezy But I stay focused, keep my eyes on the prize No time for distractions, gotta stay wise In the streets, where the violence never cease Gotta watch your back, stay alert, keep the peace But I stand tall, never back down, never fold In the hood, where the stories never get old Life ain't easy, when you're living in the struggle But I keep pushing, never let my spirit crumble I come from the bottom, but I aim for the top In the hood, where the grind never stops I come from the hood, where dreams die young Where the streets are cold and the nights are long Gotta stay strong, gotta keep moving on In this concrete jungle, where the weak get gone