Street Philosophies

[Verse] Echoes of the block, heartbeat in the cyph Ducking the pigs, slicker than a viper Voice cut the air, sharper than a sniper Hustlin' the struggle, wisdom in the cipher [Verse 2] Concrete jungle, tales of grit and grind Every step a lesson, imprint on the mind Paralyzed by fears, still moving blind Gold chains flash, but the soul unsigned Truth and lies, battle in the street light glare Cash and clout, shadows they wear Bricks and bars, stories in the air Conscious whip game, chopper sound blare [Verse 3] Gutters whisper secrets, echoes of despair Eyes wide shut, survival is a prayer Dodging destiny, like a ghostly stare Pen and pad speak, truth laid bare [Verse 4] Late night hustle, wisdom in the scars Moonlit ambitions, reaching for stars Run this game, street-wise czars Minds sharp, leaving mental bars [Bridge] Chasing dreams, footprints in the grime Time slips away, rhythm and rhyme Grips and schemes, cradle to crime Street philosophies, lives on the line