Verse 1: I grew up on the streets, no luxury or fame Just a young kid trying to carve out a name But I had a fire burning deep inside A drive to succeed, a hunger that couldn't be denied Chorus: I'm a gangsta, yeah I wear it with pride I've been through the struggle, I've been on the ride I've got scars on my skin, and memories in my mind But I'm still standing, and I'm never gonna hide Verse 2: I've seen things that would make most people run I've been in situations where there was no fun But I've always been the one to stand tall I'm the one they call when they need someone to brawl Chorus: I'm a gangsta, yeah I wear it with pride I've been through the struggle, I've been on the ride I've got scars on my skin, and memories in my mind But I'm still standing, and I'm never gonna hide Bridge: I don't do it for the money or the fame I do it for the love of the game I do it for my family and my crew I do it for the streets, and all the people who Chorus: Are gangstas, yeah they wear it with pride They've been through the struggle, they've been on the ride They've got scars on their skin, and memories in their mind But they're still standing, and they're never gonna hide Outro: So if you see me walking down the block Don't be afraid, I won't make you rock Just give me a nod, and show me some respect Cause I'm a gangsta, and that's what I expect.