back in my days

I remember back in my day, I had to hustle for every penny I made No handouts, no shortcuts, just blood, sweat, and tears in the game I was a young buck with big dreams, grinding every day Trying to make a name for myself, in this world full of pain I had to fight tooth and nail, just to survive No room for weakness, no time to cry I had to be tough, had to be strong Had to prove to the world that I belonged I faced obstacles and challenges, but I never backed down I stood tall, stood proud, in the face of the crowd I earned my stripes, paid my dues Now I'm here, standing tall, making my own rules So don't underestimate me, don't count me out I'm a force to be reckoned with, no doubt I've come a long way, from where I started But I'll never forget, the struggle that made me a lion-hearted.