Life is hard, gotta stay on my grind In this cold world, survival's on my mind Never had it easy, always had to struggle But I'ma make it out, no matter how much it tussles Every day's a battle, I'm fighting for my dreams I'ma stack that paper, I'ma rise to the extremes They say life's a game, well, I'm playing to win I hustle every second, no time for a grin (Verse 2) They try to hold me back, but I won't be contained I'm breaking through the barriers, I can't be restrained I came from the bottom, grew up in the slums But I'ma rise to the top, where the real money comes Every step I take, I'm leaving my mark I'ma shine like a diamond, even in the dark I'm focused on my goals, I ain't got time to waste I'ma conquer every challenge, no matter the pace (Verse 3) They say life is hard, but I'm harder than the rest I'ma keep pushing forward, I won't settle for less I've been through the fire, I've been through the pain But I'ma keep rising, like a phoenix from the flames I'ma make my family proud, give 'em a better life I'ma show 'em what I'm made of, I'ma shine so bright Life may be hard, but I'ma conquer the odds I'ma make it to the top, no matter how hard life prods