v1 Living in the streets, hustling to survive No money in my pocket, barely staying alive Started with weed, then moved to the hard stuff Heroin took control, couldn't get enough v2 I was lost in the game, chasing the high Doing whatever it takes, even if it meant I had to lie Breaking into houses, stealing from the rich Selling drugs on the corner, dodging every snitch v3 Got caught in the game, ended up in jail Lost everything I had, my future was frail Wasted years of my life, paying for my crime But I knew I had to change, turn my life around this time ref // Heroin and drugs, they ain't worth the price Living in the fast lane, it's a dangerous life Crime don't pay, you'll end up in chains It's time to break free, break the cycle of pain v4 It's been a long road, but I made it through Found a new purpose, a new me too Helping others in need, showing them the way That there's a better life, a brighter day v5 No more drugs, no more crime Living clean, feeling sublime Got a job, got a family Living life, just like it's meant to be ref// Heroin and drugs, they ain't worth the price Living in the fast lane, it's a dangerous life Crime don't pay, you'll end up in chains It's time to break free, break the cycle of pain outro Don't let the streets take you down Don't let the drugs steal your crown Find your strength, find your way And live your life, every single day.