Oscar Auliq-Ice - These Streets Ain’t for the Faint-Hearted lyrics

I'm from the streets where
The pavement's hot
Where the hustle never stops
And life's a game of cops and robbers
Crooked cops on every block, they
Swear they'll keep us safe
But they're the same ones who pull the
Trigger and leave us in a daze

These streets ain't for the faint hearted
Gotta keep one eye open
Stay alert and guarded
Snitches gettin' stitches as we
Navigate through the danger
But we still gotta keep pushin' to
Rise up from the anger

Grindin' everyday just to make a livin'
But the money's slow comin' and
The bills keep piling
Can barely afford to eat, so
I'm tempted to sell
But the risks are high and the
Consequences ring like a bell

Police cruisin' up and down
Profiling every face
Fist bumps to the dealers
While showing no grace
Got the power to make or break
They can ruin your life
Gotta watch your step, or pay the price

These streets ain't for the faint hearted
Gotta keep one eye open
Stay alert and guarded
Snitches gettin' stitches as we
Navigate through the danger
But we still gotta keep pushin' to
Rise up from the anger

Family on my mind, gotta
Stay sharp and calculated
Cause one wrong move and
Your freedom's confiscated
Enemies lurkin' in the shadows
Strategizin' their moves
Gotta keep my head up
And protect what I love and pursue

Living in a world of violence, it's
Either be killed or kill
Sometimes I feel like the struggle
Isn't worth the thrill
But, I keep pushin', and never
Give up the fight
Cause the sun always rises
Even after the darkest night

These streets ain't for the faint hearted
Gotta keep one eye open
Stay alert and guarded
Snitches gettin' stitches as we
Navigate through the danger
But we still gotta keep pushin' to
Rise up from the anger