once a felony

(Verse 1) Once a felony, life’s a game of chess, Streets taught me lessons, never settle for less. Grew up in the shadows, where the sun barely shines, Dreams of freedom trapped in these prison lines. Survivin' the struggle, every day a test, Heart full of pain but I’m wearin' it blessed. Lost friends to the system, they don’t hear our screams, Chasin' after visions, caught up in the dreams. (Verse 2) Echoes of the past, haunt me like a ghost, Tales of the block, man, I’m proud but I’m lost. Fell for the hustle, thought it’d bring me peace, But the chains of my choices never seem to cease. Life’s a battlefield, I’m a soldier in the fight, With every step I take, I’m just searchin' for the light. Once a felony, but I rise from the ash, Got my eyes on tomorrow, I’m done with the past.