Dreamin' of the spotlight, but shadows linger deep

Dreamin' of the spotlight, but shadows linger deep, Chasin' every dollar while my heart's lost in sleep, Used to ride the bus, now I’m schemin' on the rise, But every step I take, I see the truth in disguise. Hustle hard, but pain’s a ghost that never fades, Countin' all my blessings while I’m trapped in these charades, Life's a game of chess, but I’m stuck on the board, Every move I make, I feel the weight of my sword. Wanna be the star, but the nights are cold and dark, Tryna light the path, but I’m lost without a spark, Dreams of gold chains, but I’m handcuffed by doubt, In this rap game, man, I’m still tryin’ to find out. Echoes of my past, like a haunting melody, Fame’s a fickle friend, it don’t care if you bleed, Still, I’m pushin’ forward, with my eyes on the prize, A new Rap Fame Star, where the struggle never dies.