Verse 1: The first of August, death’s tally climbs high, The city’s veins run hot, beneath a blood-red sky. Anger’s an ember, fanned by the heat, No peace in these streets, just a hostile beat. Gunfire echoes, like thunder in the night, Another soul lost, fades out of sight. Mothers weep, fathers curse the stars, This cycle’s a beast, with deep, bleeding scars. Chorus: In this concrete maze, we’re trapped and caged, Eyes wide open, hearts filled with rage. But still, I stand, in the crossfire’s blast, I’m the locus of control, I’ll outlast. No statistic in their book, I write my own tale, In this battle for survival, I will not fail. Verse 2: The air is thick, like the weight on my chest, Every breath a fight, no time to rest. Sirens scream, a grim lullaby, But I walk these streets, head held high. The faces are shadows, fear in their eyes, But I see through the veil, past the lies. Gotta stay sharp, like a blade in the dark, In this city of wolves, I’ll leave my mark. Bridge: Chaos surrounds, but I’m the calm in the storm, In the furnace of struggle, I’m reborn. Every step, a claim, a stake in the ground, In this ruthless game, I won’t back down. Chorus: In this concrete maze, we’re trapped and caged, Eyes wide open, hearts filled with rage. But still, I stand, in the crossfire’s blast, I’m the locus of control, I’ll outlast. No statistic in their book, I write my own tale, In this battle for survival, I will not fail. Outro: So I march forward, through the fire and dust, With every heartbeat, I know I must. Survive, thrive, break free from the chain, In this city of shadows, I’ll stake my claim.