I'm from the projects, where dreams get crushed But I never gave up, always had a rush To make it out the struggle, gotta stay tough Every day's a battle, but I won't hush Grew up in the streets, where the pain runs deep Hustling for a dollar, trying to make ends meet But I refuse to be just another statistic I'm on a mission, gotta be realistic They try to pull me down, but I rise above No matter what they say, I won't give up I'm on a journey, chasing my dreams Nothing can stop me, I'm breaking free I'm the underdog, but I'll never back down I'll keep pushing forward, won't let them drown In a world full of hate, I'll spread love I'm reaching for the stars, gotta rise above