Broken Wings

I got broken wings tryna find a way to live I'm only fifteen, with a dream I'm still a kid Still remember the day my grandpa lost his life Took his last breath in front of me, that shit ain't right The only thing promised in life is death I'm tryna make it, I'm tryna be the best If you don't practice, you'll never go nowhere F*ck what they say, let them all stare Now the haters need to sit back and relax Now I'ma laugh as they watch me catch this bag My whole life I've dealt with the phoneys and the fakes I've been in my head too much, I need to take a break But I keep pushing forward, gotta rise above the beast In this jungle, gotta hustle just to find some inner peace Life is a journey full of twists and turns Gotta stay focused, keep my soul intact I yearn for a better day, a better way, that's why I discern Through the pain and the strife, I'ma rise, watch me burn I remember the nights when the pantry was empty Pops worked two jobs just to keep us fed gently But his love was abundant, he's my rock, he's my sentry taught me strength, taught me patience, taught me how to be friendly I'm a product of my environment but I refuse to be defined By the circumstance around me, I'ma shine I'ma tell my story, let my lyrics intertwine With the struggles of the streets where I learned to climb Now I'm standing on the stage, microphone in my hand Sharing my truth, helping my words can help others understand That we all go through battles, it's a part of the plan But it's how we rise above it that defines the true man Life's a rollercoaster filled with ups and downs But I won't let it break me, I won't let it drown I keep fighting for my dreams till they all come around I'ma keep pushing forward till my legacy resounds Life is a journey full of twists and turns Gotta stay focused, keep my soul intact I yearn for a better day, a better way, that's why I discern Through the pain and the strife, I'ma rise, watch me burn Yeah life's a struggle but ima keep pushing through, gotta stay true to myself gotta stay true to my crew I've come a long way but I know there's more to pursue so Ill keep grinding keep shining this life its my muse Yeah, this is for my people who stay in Norwalk Keep grinding, keep shining, we'll make our own mark No matter where we come from, we'll rise above the pain In the struggle for a better life, we'll break the chain Like, look, this is IP coming straight from the fucking brain