Kingmakers

[Intro] Yeah, Nachtfluss MIDNIGHT EMPIRE Let's get it [Verse 1] Started from Marxloh, where the steel mills glow Every connection's gold, that's how the real shit goes Papa taught me young, network's worth more than notes Build it brick by brick, that's how the empire grows Turkish homies got my back since elementary Street cred's the currency, respect's hereditary Every döner shop knows me, every late-night spot Building bridges underground while the cops forgot [Chorus] We the kingmakers, moving silent through the streets Every handshake counts, every promise that we keep From the playground to the penthouse, watch us climb Built an empire in the shadows, MIDNIGHT time We the kingmakers, yeah, we writing our own rules Street diploma worth more than what they teach in schools From the block up to the top, watch how we shine Built an empire in the darkness, MIDNIGHT grind [Verse 2] Remember Sarah from the block, had to step in quick Bullies learned respect that day, now they all my clique Funny how life works, now they helping move my shit Every favor's interest earned, that's some banker shit Turkish folk drums in my blood, trap beats in my soul Mix it with that street smart shit, watch the profits roll Papa's old mill connects still hitting up my phone Real recognize real, that's why I'm never alone [Bridge] From the youth center to the high-rise Every move calculated, that's the smart rise No need for violence when you got the whole hood Speaking your name with respect, yeah, that's understood [Verse 3] Every döner wrapped's a deal, every chai we pour Building empires conversation by conversation, more Than just business, it's community at its core That's why they call me kingmaker, opening doors Street economics PhD, learned it from the block While they study markets, we're the ones who make them pop Immigrant hustle turned to legitimate schemes That's why they call it MIDNIGHT EMPIRE, living dreams [Outro] Kingmaker shit MIDNIGHT EMPIRE Yeah, we done changed the game For real, for real