I'm in the struggle, every day is hard times

I'm in the struggle, every day is hard times Trying to make it in this world, gotta grind No handouts, gotta work for mine But I stay focused, never lose my shine Living in the hood, it ain't no joke Gotta watch my back, always on the lookout But I stay strong, never gonna choke I'm a survivor, ain't no doubt Hard times, yeah I know the feeling But I keep pushing, gotta keep believing In myself, in my dreams I won't stop, no matter how hard it seems I'm from the streets, where it's survival of the fittest Gotta stay on my toes, never be the weakest I've been through the struggle, been through the pain But I keep pushing, never gonna be the same Hard times, they come and they go But I stay strong, never gonna fold I'm a soldier, I'll always stand tall No matter what, I'll never fall.