buried dreams

(Verse 1) They say the block's a battlefield, echoes in the night, Paint drips crimson, shadows dance in streetlight. Young kings lost in the mist, dreams turned to ash, Grip the steel tightly, it's a race for the cash. Mama crying tears, wipe away the pain, But history’s a loop, always shackled in the rain. (Chorus) Blood on the pavement, stories untold, Dreams gettin’ buried where the night turns cold. Gang signs drawin' lines, but we payin' the cost, With every heartbeat, another life gets lost. (Verse 2) Hustlin’ in these corners, hope’s a distant friend, Life’s a rollercoaster, but the ride won’t end. Childhood stolen, innocence stripped bare, Fighting for respect, but it ain’t even fair. Chasin’ shadows, livin’ in a war zone, Brothers turn to foes, too many walkin’ alone. (Chorus) Blood on the pavement, stories untold, Dreams gettin’ buried where the night turns cold. Gang signs drawin' lines, but we payin' the cost, With every heartbeat, another life gets lost. (Bridge) What’s the price of loyalty, what’s the cost of pride? When the love turns to hate, do we run or we hide? See the eyes of the innocent, caught in the cross, With a heart full of dreams, that’s how we get lost. (Verse 3) From Compton to the Chi, the struggle’s the same, A cycle of violence, trapped us in the game. But beneath the surface, there’s a call for peace, Hope flickers dimly, but it never will cease. So let’s break these chains, let the message ring loud, We ain’t just numbers, we ain’t just a crowd. (Chorus) Blood on the pavement, stories untold, Dreams gettin’ buried where the night turns cold. Gang signs drawin' lines, but we payin' the cost, With every heartbeat, another life gets lost. (Outro) So I pen these verses, lay ‘em down in the ink, Just a kid with a vision, don’t let the world sink. Together we rise, break free from the chains, ‘Cause the sun gon’ shine despite the pouring rains.