The struggle

(Verse 1) In the land of kings and queens, where the streets ain't paved with gold, But with broken dreams, where the young and old fight to hold Onto hope, but it's slipping, through the cracks, in the pavement, In the struggle for survival, it's a daily enslavement. Got mouths to feed, but the pockets stay empty, Working double shifts, but the wage ain't plenty. Minimum wage, maximum pain, in this game, Where the rich get richer, and the poor just fade. Rent's due, bills pile high, but the pay stays low, Living paycheck to paycheck, with nowhere to go. Government cuts, austerity's knife cuts deep, Leaving families homeless, struggling to sleep. (Chorus) In England's cold streets, where the struggle's real, Every day's a battle, just to make a meal. Putting food on the table, paying bills ain't a joke, In this concrete jungle, it's survival of the broke. (Verse 2) Selling dreams on every corner, but reality bites, When you're scraping pennies together, just to see the light. Stressed out, can't shout, 'cause the walls got ears, But the pain runs deep, in these streets, filled with fears. Dodging debt collectors, like bullets in the night, Trying to stay afloat, in this endless fight. But the system's rigged, against the ones at the bottom, Where every step forward, feels like you're caught in a bottomless autumn. Kids asking why there's no food on the plate, Heart sinking, can't bear the weight. But you gotta stay strong, for the ones you love, In this cold, cruel world, where push comes to shove. (Chorus) In England's cold streets, where the struggle's real, Every day's a battle, just to make a meal. Putting food on the table, paying bills ain't a joke, In this concrete jungle, it's survival of the broke. (Bridge) But we rise, from the ashes, like a phoenix in the night, With fire in our hearts, and hope as our guiding light. We won't be silenced, in the face of oppression, For together we stand, in this struggle, in procession. (Outro) So to those who feel the pain, in every pound and penny, Hold your head up high, 'cause you're worth more than any. In the struggle for survival, we find strength in unity, In the fight for justice, we'll rewrite this community.