Late nights, same pain, same streets talkin’ loud

Late nights, same pain, same streets talkin’ loud Everybody act tough till them lights start flashin’ now I seen love turn fake, seen bros turn ghosts Tryna make it out alive, yeah, that’s what hurt the most [Verse 1 – storytelling] It was cold out, hoodie tight, hands in my coat Phone vibrate—same number, yeah I already know He say, “Bro, be careful, it ain’t feelin’ the same” I look around at these faces, everybody want fame We grew up fast, had to learn how to move Teachers said we wouldn’t be nothin’, guess we had somethin’ to prove Mama stressin’, bills due, fridge barely got food I told her “I got you,” even though I was confused Saw my homie change up, start movin’ real strange Used to laugh on the steps, now it don’t hit the same He say, “Von, you trippin’,” I say, “Nah, I’m aware” ‘Cause loyalty get thin when survival in the air [Hook] Late nights, same pain, same streets talkin’ loud Everybody act tough till them lights start flashin’ now I seen love turn fake, seen bros turn ghosts Tryna make it out alive, yeah, that’s what hurt the most [Verse 2 – deeper, reflective] I remember court dates, mama sittin’ in the back Tryna pray me through it while I stare at the facts Judge lookin’ down like he already know One mistake change your life, that’s how quick it go I lost sleep thinkin’ ‘bout the choices I made Some nights I talk to God, some nights I just fade My lil’ brother ask me, “Is it really that hard?” I ain’t wanna lie, but I ain’t wanna scar him Now I move smarter, still scarred by the past Every friend ain’t real, yeah I learned that fast If I make it out clean, I’ma tell my story Not for the clout, just the truth and the glory