I grew up in the struggle, trust was never given Had to watch my back, enemies always driven No love in the streets, just pain and deception Had to learn the hard way, no room for exception Money talks, but loyalty is rare People switch up quick, they just don't care I keep my circle small, no room for fakes Gotta move in silence, no room for mistakes No trust in this world, gotta stay on my grind Keep my eyes open, never fall behind their mentality, I'm a soldier in this game No trust in these streets, they all look the same Got my back against the wall, but I never fold I stand tall, never do as I'm told No trust in this life, gotta watch my own back they taught me well, I stay on track No trust, just me against the world I hold my own, my story unfurled I keep it real, never switch up the flow No trust in this game, but I'll always show I keep my circle small, ain't no room for fakes Snakes in the grass, they just wanna take But I'm too wise, I see through the lies No trust in these streets, I gotta rise I've been through the pain, I've been through the struggle Can't let my guard down, gotta stay humble No trust in these snakes, they all wanna see me crumble But I'll rise above it all, ain't no way I'll stumble I'm a soldier in this war, fighting for my sanity No trust in these phonies, they all just profanity But I'll keep pushing forward, with my eyes on the prize No trust in these streets, but I'll still rise.