Soulful melody

rise from the ashes, the struggle made me tough, In the city where dreams turn to dust, it’s rough, Hustle hard, stack the paper, never fold, Got a heart of a lion, my spirit's bold, Whispers in the night, tellin’ tales of the lost, Countin' all my blessings, never mind the cost, Soulful melodies, they echo in my mind, Chasin' after visions, leave the past behind, Survivor in the game, I’m playin’ for keeps, Found the light in the dark, where the pain runs deep, Every scar tells a story, I wear 'em like a crown, From the bottom to the top, I’m never backin' down, In the rhythm of the struggle, I find my own beat, With the fire in my soul, I’ll never face defeat, Life’s a journey, not a race, I’m pacing my stride, With the weight of the world, still I carry my pride.