Streets Ain't Sweet

[Verse] Concrete jungle, city full of cats, chasing stacks Swagger like a shark, swimming in a sea of rats Homie got clipped, slippin' in the dead of night Enemies lurkin', ain't no such thing as a fair fight [Verse 2] Deals done in alleyways, whispers keep the block hot Hustle never stops, eyes red from the bloodshot Elevator broken, climbin' stairs to the penthouse Momma prayin' Hail Mary, son chasing that clout [Chorus] Life ain't sweet, these streets eat you alive Loyalty and love, but the knife cuts both sides Power's a prize, but respect takes survival Gangsta mentality, everyday revival [Bridge] Homie told tales 'bout betrayal, he ain't breathin' now Trust is a fantasy, in this world, and how Bulletproof vest, still got that paranoia Back against the wall, the streets will employ ya [Verse 3] Gold chains swingin', reflectin' off the cop lights Dreams get shattered when you ain't built right Every block a battlefield, the scars run deep Makin' kings outta pawns, but kingdom's bittersweet [Chorus] Life ain't sweet, these streets eat you alive Loyalty and love, but the knife cuts both sides Power's a prize, but respect takes survival Gangsta mentality, everyday revival