Oscar Auliq-Ice - Streets of Struggle lyrics

In these concrete jungles, where
The streetlights dim
Life’s a hustle, gotta push to win
Stackin' paper, dodgin' the feds
Hearing whispers, always watchin' my head

Got homies in the pen, others in the dirt
Every day's a fight
Proving what you're worth
Seen pain, seen rain, felt the
Heat of the flame, in this gangsta game
Ain't nothin' ever the same

Laid on the asphalt, praying for a sign
"If I don’t wake, Lord
Please make this grind mine
In this life of strife, if my time is up
Hold my soul tight, in your golden cup"

Enemies lurkin', always on the prowl
But, I'm king of my block
Ain't no backin' down
Life's dicey, but the stakes are high
Either roll a six or watch your dreams die

Hood tales, scars, and a life of crime
Yet I dream of the day
I'll be outta this grime
But for now, I rep my set, do my thing
In the heart of the city
Where the sirens sing

Mama said, "Son, get out while you can, "
But the streets raised me, made me a man
Lost too many brothers, seen too much gore
Yet every night, I still hope for more

Laid on the asphalt, praying for a sign
"If I don’t wake, Lord
Please make this grind mine
In this life of strife, if my time is up
Hold my soul tight, in your golden cup"

Been betrayed, played, felt the blade
But in the darkest shade
My resolve never swayed
Grew up fast, trust is a luxury
In this world of blast
It's all about trust in me

Diamond chains, fast cars, living large
Behind the bars, though
Are stories and scars
But, I'll rise, one day
Leave this all behind
Till then, to the grind, I'm forever aligned

Laid on the asphalt, praying for a sign
"If I don’t wake, Lord
Please make this grind mine
In this life of strife, if my time is up
Hold my soul tight, in your golden cup"

So when my story ends, and the curtains drop
Know I fought my fight, climbed to the top
Gangsta till the end, but dreams in my scope
In the heart of the city, I found my hope