Growing up in the hood, where the streets were my school Learning lessons I didn't ask for, feeling like a fool Da streets taught me survival, how to stay on my toes But it also showed me pain, and how fast life can go (Chorus) Da streets taught me shit I didn't ask to learn But I'll keep pushing forward, it's my turn To rise above the struggles, and make my own way No matter what they say, I'll pave my own day (Verse 2) From the block to the corner, I saw it all unfold Witnessing the violence, feeling the cold But through it all, I found my strength within A diamond in the rough, refusing to give in (Bridge) They say the streets can make you or break you But I know deep down, there's more to pursue I'll take the lessons learned, and turn them into gold A story of resilience, that'll never grow old (Chorus) Da streets taught me shit I didn't ask to learn But I'll keep pushing forward, it's my turn To rise above the struggles, and make my own way No matter what they say, I'll pave my own day (Outro) So here I stand, a product of my past But I won't let it define me, I'll break free at last Da streets may have taught me, but I'll rewrite the script Turning pain into power, my destiny I'll grip.