Struggle and shine

(Verse 1) Yeah, life in the gutter, struggle on my block, Dodgin' every bullet, still hearin' the shots. Poverty’s the canvas, we paint it with hope, Dreams in the alleys where we learnin' to cope. Mama’s workin' doubles just to keep the lights on, Daddy's long gone, but we gotta stay strong. Brothers in the hustle, sisters in the grind, Livin' day by day, gotta stay in line. (Chorus) We find joy in the darkness, love in the fight, Family and friends keep us holdin' on tight. Survivin' in the streets, yeah, we learn to thrive, In the heart of the struggle, we come alive. (Verse 2) Grew up with the gangsters, livin' that life, Playin' with fire, dancin' on the knife. Seen homies fall, trapped in the game, But we keep movin' forward, pushin' through the pain. Corner store conversations, wisdom from the old, Stories of survival, legends never told. In the midst of chaos, we find our peace, Through the bonds we build, our love’s unleashed. (Chorus) We find joy in the darkness, love in the fight, Family and friends keep us holdin' on tight. Survivin' in the streets, yeah, we learn to thrive, In the heart of the struggle, we come alive. (Bridge) Hope’s in the laughter, joy in the tears, We conquer our demons, confrontin' our fears. Through the trials we face, the battles we wage, We rise from the ashes, step outta the cage. (Verse 3) Dreams of a future where we break the chain, Rise from the poverty, free from the pain. But till that day comes, we embrace what we got, Holdin' each other, it’s all that we sought. Ghetto’s our home, the streets our school, Learnin' life lessons, breakin' every rule. In the arms of the struggle, we find our way, In the love of our people, we see brighter days. (Chorus) We find joy in the darkness, love in the fight, Family and friends keep us holdin' on tight. Survivin' in the streets, yeah, we learn to thrive, In the heart of the struggle, we come alive. (Outro) So we march on, with heads held high, Underneath the same stars, the same sky. In the world of shadows, we find our light, Together in the struggle, we survive the night.