(Verse 1) Walking through the city streets, late at night, Chasing dreams, avoiding fights, gotta stay alright. Mama told me, "Son, keep your head up high, In this concrete jungle, you gotta reach for the sky." (Pre-Chorus) Hustlin' for a better life, can't afford to fail, Every step I take, I'm breaking out of my jail. Friends turned foes, I keep my circle tight, Got my mind on the paper, gotta stay on the grind. (Chorus) Dreams and nightmares, they collide, In this world of struggle, where I fight to survive. Never backing down, I'm ready for the fight, I'm writing my own story, painting it with light. (Verse 2) Lost some homies along the way, it's a heavy toll, But I keep pushing forward, I won't sell my soul. Whispers in the dark, temptation tries to sway, But I stay true to myself, ain't no other way. (Pre-Chorus) From the bottom to the top, it's a long climb, In this cold world, gotta seize the prime time. Keep my enemies close, but my family closer, They're the ones who got me, even when life gets colder. (Chorus) Dreams and nightmares, they collide, In this world of struggle, where I fight to survive. Never backing down, I'm ready for the fight, I'm writing my own story, painting it with light. (Bridge) Countless sleepless nights, working through the pain, In this game of life, there's so much to gain. Lessons learned the hard way, scars become my art, I wear 'em like a badge, ain't afraid to restart. (Chorus) Dreams and nightmares, they collide, In this world of struggle, where I fight to survive. Never backing down, I'm ready for the fight, I'm writing my own story, painting it with light. (Outro) So here I stand, with my dreams held high, Embracing the nightmares, no need to deny. Every step I take, every tear I've cried, It's all a part of me, in this journey, I confide.