In the concrete jungle where the shadows creep,

In the concrete jungle where the shadows creep, Lost a friend to the streets, now he’s playin' for keeps, Used to ride or die, now it’s silence that we reap, Countin' every moment while the memories seep. Chasin' dreams in the alleys where the echoes dwell, Thought we’d break the chains, but he’s caught in a spell, Swappin' loyalty for gold, man, it’s hard to compel, Now I’m grindin’ solo, but I’m raisin' my shell. Flashin' cash like a beacon, but it’s hollow inside, Used to share our visions, now he’s runnin’ to hide, I’m buildin’ my empire while he’s slippin’ on pride, Got my eyes on the throne, no more takin’ the ride. From the block to the top, I’m the one that they see, While he’s lost in the fog, man, he’s blind to the key, I’m stackin' up my wins, he’s just stuck in debris, In this hood lifestyle, I’m the one who’s still free.