yes i know you've been told the respect is earned but never mentioned its won. you see .. as a warrior expecting roses is a dream in our eternal sleep r.i.p to the homies who never backed down from a fight to lose a dream win the glory its forever the pain you will realize is temporary. dont come at me with a 9 to 5 expecting sanity and understanding little puppet i got more then one in the chamber for you thieves and tricks going arms deep in the wrong pockets gonna have you gasping for one last chance by then its too late. rest easy homies. I'm coming through with a message that's bold Yes I know you've been told, respect is earned, not sold I'm standing tall, never gonna fold In this game of life, I'm never gonna fold I've lived the struggle, felt the pain But I rise above, never gonna be the same I'm a soldier, fighting for my name In this world of chaos, I refuse to play the game I walk with pride, head held high I ain't gonna let it slide nobody is. bringing me down, no lie I'm on a mission, reaching for the sky I'm a legend in the making, watch this phoenix fly I spit the truth, every word I say is an echoed voice of the streets, leading the way to eternity. I'm a warrior, ready to slay