im defyin the odds

(Verse 1) Around every corner, shadows lurk in the night, Gotta keep my head on a swivel, ready for the fight, Trust is a luxury, in a world so cold, Got my heart locked tight, can't let it unfold. Whispers in the alleys, plotting schemes in the dark, Friends turn to foes, just waiting for that spark, Eyes in the back of my head, I’m living on the edge, Every smile's a mask, every promise a pledge. (Verse 2) Concrete jungle, where the weak get devoured, Hate's the currency, power's what they’ve powered, Keep your circle tight, watch the ones who get close, In a world full of snakes, you can’t trust a ghost. Rebellion in my veins, I’m breaking these chains, Living life raw, yeah, I’m feeling the pain, But I rise from the ashes, refuse to be a pawn, In this game of survival, I’ll be standing till dawn. No chains on my mind, I’m defyin' the odds, Walkin' through the fire, I’m the one who applauds, Lessons in the struggle, I’m learnin' the grind, Turnin' pain into power, I’m one of a kind. They want me to fold, but I’m standin' my ground, With every setback, I’m risin' profound, They’re playin’ checkers, I’m playin’ chess moves, In this life of hustle, I got nothin' to lose. With confidence blastin', I’m raisin' my voice, In a world full of noise, I’m makin' my choic