Never Was A Monster

I never was a monster, just a product of my environment Trying to navigate through the struggles and the violence Grew up in the hood where you gotta be resilient But I never let the negativity become my assignment I stay focused on my goals, keep my eyes on the prize Rise above the hate, let my success be the surprise They try to bring me down, but I never compromise I'm on a mission to greatness, watch me as I rise I hustle hard every day, grindin' for my dreams No shortcuts, no handouts, just blood, sweat, and schemes I refuse to be another statistic in the streets I'm destined for greatness, watch me take my seat I never was a monster, just a diamond in the rough I refuse to let my past define me, I'm calling their bluff I'll keep pushing forward, never looking back I'll be the one to prove them wrong, watch me stay on track I never was a monster, just a product of my enviro Living in a world where survival is the only motto Grew up in the struggle, had to fight to stay alive In a city where the streets are cold and the strong survive Raised by the concrete jungle, where the weak get eaten Had to learn to be tough, had to be quick on my feet, man No time for weakness, no room for fear In this game of life, you gotta be a pioneer I've seen the darkest side of humanity But I refuse to let it define me I'll rise above the hate, I'll break free from the chains I'll show the world that I'm more than just a product of my enviro I'll be the change that I wanna see I'll be the light in the darkness, I'll be the key To unlock the potential that lies within I'll be the hero of my own story, I'll never give in So when they try to bring me down, I'll rise up stronger I'll be a fighter, a survivor, I'll be a conqueror I'll show the world that I'm not just a product of my enviro I'll be the master of my fate, the captain of my own empire.