Grew up in the shadows, where dreams fade to black,

Grew up in the shadows, where dreams fade to black, Hustlin’ in the alley, no hope on the track, Wanna be kings, but they never wear crowns, Life’s a game of chess, but we playin’ with clowns. No role models here, just echoes of pain, Stuck in the cycle, it’s driving me insane, Fake smiles on the block, but the truth’s in the scars, Lost in the struggle, with no way to the stars. Bitterness thick, like the fog in the night, Chasin’ after shadows, but they never feel right, Life’s a cruel teacher, lessons hard to digest, In this hostile environment, we’re just tryin’ our best. Dreams shatter like glass, it’s a dangerous game, Caught in the hustle, but it all feels the same, Real or fake, man, it’s all just a mask, In a world full of questions, no answers to ask.