I Fight My Own Battles

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[Intro]
Yeah…
Feel the love…
You will always be my child…
Even if I’m not in this life with you anymore!

[Verse 1]
Through the tears and through the pain,
I’m with you even through the rain.
Lift your head, rise above,
Surround yourself with endless love.

[Pre-Chorus]
Every shadow, every fall,
My spirit is there through it all.
Hear my voice, feel it true…
You will always be my child, I’m with you!

[Chorus]
You will always be my child!
Rise above, let your heart shine wild!
Every heartbeat, every sound,
Strength and love are all around!
Even if I’m not in this life with you anymore!
Stand tall, let your spirit soar!
Every night, every fight, every wall…
You will always be my child!

[Verse 2]
If the world feels heavy,
And the darkness tries to stay,
Remember my love surrounds you,
Guiding you along the way.

[Pre-Chorus]
Every shadow, every fall,
My spirit is there through it all.
Hear my voice, feel it true…
You will always be my child, I’m with you!

[Chorus]
You will always be my child!
Rise above, let your heart shine wild!
Every heartbeat, every sound,
Strength and love are all around!
Even if I’m not in this life with you anymore!
Stand tall, let your spirit soar!
Every night, every fight, every wall…
You will always be my child!

[Bridge]
Hands up, feel my power!
Lift your soul, this is your hour!
Stronger now, hear my call…
You will always be my child through it all!

[Final Chorus]
You will always be my child!
Rise above, let your heart shine wild!
Every heartbeat, every sound,
Strength and love are all around!
Even if I’m not in this life with you anymore!
Stand tall, let your spirit soar!
Every night, every fight, every wall…
You will always be my child!

[Outro]
Yeah…
Rise together…
Feel my love…
You will always be my child…
Even if I’m not in this life with you anymore!

You Will Always Be My Child

[Intro]
They said it ends when you die...
But I’m proof hustle don’t fade.
My name gon’ live forever,
Even when I’m laid in that grave.


[Verse 1]
Came from nothin’, made gold from pain,
Turned every loss into part of my chain.
Every scar? That’s a contract signed,
Every tear? That’s money in time.

I’ve been hungry since I learned to breathe,
Grinding hard, no time to grieve.
They took my brothers, I kept the flame,
Now I’m earning for them in Heaven’s name.


[Pre-Chorus]
I don’t sleep, I don’t stop, I don’t cave,
Even when I’m gone, I’m still gettin’ paid.
My hustle carved deep, it can’t decay,
My spirit still counting bands in the grave.


[Chorus]
Imma make money even in my grave,
Legacy rich, my name won’t fade.
They can bury my flesh, not my flame,
My soul still grindin’, still runnin’ the game.
Imma make money even in my grave,
Every dream I chased, every price I paid.
They can take my body, not my wave,
I live forever — even in my grave.


[Verse 2]
I seen death close, looked him in the eye,
Told him, “You can’t kill a real one’s drive.”
I bled in the streets, I cried in the cold,
But I never sold my soul for gold.

They said I’d fall, I made ‘em believe,
Turned every doubt to another receipt.
Now my voice echoes through time and space,
You feel my hustle when you hear my name.


[Pre-Chorus]
Every move I make got a story to tell,
Built an empire straight outta hell.
Even when my heart stops, I’ll still create,
Forever stamped — that’s my fate.


[Chorus]
Imma make money even in my grave,
Legacy rich, my name won’t fade.
They can bury my flesh, not my flame,
My soul still grindin’, still runnin’ the game.
Imma make money even in my grave,
Every dream I chased, every price I paid.
They can take my body, not my wave,
I live forever — even in my grave.


[Bridge]
They talk about heaven, I talk about drive,
I made peace with death but I stayed alive.
Every dollar earned came with pain,
But every loss taught me the game.

If I die tomorrow, don’t cry for me,
Count my wins and let me be free.
Tell the world I was never a slave,
I ran the hustle — even in my grave.


[Final Chorus]
Imma make money even in my grave,
Can’t kill a king, can’t chain my name.
They can fade my body, not my flame,
My soul forever — still runnin’ the game.
Imma make money even in my grave,
Every dollar earned, every life I saved.
I came from dirt, but look what I made —
Immortal hustle… even in my grave.


[Outro]
When the dirt hits the box and they walk away,
Remember my grind don’t die that day.
Money, respect, and the path I paved...
I’m still hustlin’... even in my grave.

Imma Make Money Even in My Grave

If I Were Evil

If I were evil
how would you know
How do you measure
with the stones you throw

Would I look evil
is it in my face
or in my eyes
or my voice’s pace

Many like to play pretend
So could you see it
if evil was a friend

I walked through fire just to feel the cold
You say I’m broken but I’ve been bold
Hell was home not a distant place
I wear the ash like silk and lace
So if I were evil would you still pray
Or would you love me anyway

For those of us
who had to walk with evil
just to survive

Hell wasn’t a place for me
it was my entire life

Clawing my way back
because I knew
it wasn’t my home

The gifts the demons gave
lifted me to the unknown

Letting them go
feels disloyal
but they said it’s time

So I broke free from the shackles

I walked through fire just to feel the cold
You say I’m broken but I’ve been bold
I held the dark like a candle’s flame
It burned me down but whispered my name
So if I was evil would it feel the same
Or would you finally speak my name

Maybe I’m evil
but maybe I’m divine
If survival is a sin
then the fault’s not mine

You made me the shadow
so I learned to survive
Now I bloom in the dusk
still I’m alive

I walked through fire just to feel the cold
Loved like a secret I was never told
I made peace with the ghosts I fed
Danced with demons that plagued my head
So if I were evil now you know
But I’m still here
and I know it shows



If I Were Evil

[Verse 1]
I was fadin’, lost in my own head
Chasin’ ghosts, talkin’ to my regrets
You came in like a storm in the chaotic quiet
Pulled me back when I swore I was tired
But your family says I’m no good for you
And my pride keeps me from tellin’ the truth
I’m scared to love, you’re scared to lose
And we’re both too stubborn to choose

[Pre-Chorus]
But when I see your eyes, it all falls away
All the noise, all the words we never say

[Chorus]
Let’s dance under the stars on the beach tonight
Forget the world, let the waves be our light
I’ll hold you close till the pain’s out of sight
Just you and me, and the sound of the tide
If love’s a war, I don’t care who’s right
I just wanna dance with you tonight

[Verse 2]
You’re still guarded, I overthink every move
You keep your heart like it’s somethin’ to prove
But I see the fire beneath your fear
And I swear I’ll keep you safe right here
They don’t see the way you pull me through
Every time my darkness reaches you
You don’t even know you save my soul
Just by standin’ in my glow

[Pre-Chorus]
I know the world’s been tearin’ us apart
But I’d still meet you where the waves start

[Chorus]
Let’s dance under the stars on the beach tonight
Forget the world, let the waves be our light
I’ll hold you close till the pain’s out of sight 
Just you and me, and the sound of the tide
If love’s a war, I don’t care who’s right
I just wanna dance with you tonight

[Bridge]
All these voices in my head
Tellin’ me to walk away instead
But every thought comes back to you
’Cause a love like this, it’s the only truth

[Final Chorus]
So let’s dance under the stars on the beach tonight
Let the moon paint our names in the sky
You and me — we’ll be alright
Even if the world don’t see it right
If love’s a war, I’ll still choose this fight
’Cause I just wanna dance with you tonight

[Outro]
Just you and me, where the darkness dies
Under the stars, where our hearts collide

Dance Under the Stars (ft. Ashley Falconer)

[Intro]
Yeah, uh, you already know what it is,
Too many talk, not enough hustle.
I’m chasin’ paper, not problems.
Chasin’ bandz, not bitches — that’s the motto.

[Verse 1]
I came up from the dirt, no silver spoon,
Turned my pain into profit, now I’m touchin’ the moon.
Late nights grindin’, vision tight like zoom,
While they scrollin’ through drama, I’m stackin’ my bloom.
Ain’t no time for fake love or them toxic games,
I’m out here buildin’ legacy, remember my name.
They distracted by lust, I’m distracted by goals,
You can keep the lies, I’m feedin’ my soul.

I done seen brothers fall ‘cause they chased the wrong thing,
Got caught up in lust, lost sight of the king.
But me? I stay solid, my hustle my ring,
Married to the money, loyalty I bring.
They said I changed—nah, I just evolved,
Focused on the bag, all my problems solved.
Can’t build a castle off a shaky base,
So I cut off snakes and picked up pace.

[Chorus]
I’m chasin’ bandz, not bitches, that’s the code I live,
I’m investin’ my time in the life I give.
No distractions, no fake intentions,
Money and peace, my main inventions.
I’m chasin’ bandz, not drama or hate,
You can chase clout, I’m chasin’ fate.
Every setback just builds my riches,
I’m chasin’ bandz, not bitches.

[Verse 2]
Every dollar I touch got a story behind,
From the struggle, from the hunger, from the grind of my mind.
While they postin’ fake pics for them likes online,
I’m calculatin’ interest, every cent is mine.
Ain’t no flex, it’s pure ambition,
Every move I make, got tunnel vision.
You can’t buy purpose, you can’t fake skill,
It’s blood and sweat that seals the deal.

I learned love can blind, but money don’t lie,
The hustle don’t cheat, the grind don’t die.
They wanted my attention, I gave ‘em a shrug,
I’m married to success, don’t need no drug.
They say I’m cold-hearted, maybe that’s true,
But the warmth I need is the flame that grew.
Fire in my chest, pain in my past,
Now I’m runnin’ laps while they come in last.

[Chorus]

[Bridge]
I seen heartbreak turn killers soft,
I seen real ones lose when they fell off.
But I stayed true to the grind I trust,
Love fade fast, but paper don’t rust.
I’m not heartless—I’m just aware,
That fake love cost more than I can bear.
So I built walls made of hustle and pride,
And only let loyalty come inside.

Every queen deserves a king that’s real,
But I can’t build love till I close this deal.
So till then, I’m out on my mission,
Stackin’ these racks, pure intuition.
I ain’t hatin’ love, just protectin’ my peace,
My focus is wealth, my soul’s release.

[Verse 3]
Now I’m livin’ proof that patience pays,
They laughed at first, now they quote my phrase.
They all wanna know how I made it here,
I drowned my doubt, I faced my fear.
I cut off noise, I cut off chains,
I left behind all toxic lanes.
They still stuck chasin’ what don’t last,
I’m too busy buildin’ my future fast.

I don’t need validation, I am the proof,
You can’t fake passion—it’s in the truth.
While they post fake lives for a cheap applause,
I’m out here winnin’ with no pause.
Money stack high, my purpose strong,
The grind my rhythm, success my song.
They said I’d fall, now I stand enriched,
‘Cause I been chasin’ bandz, not bitches.

[Chorus]

[Outro]
Yeah…
You can waste your time on drama,
Or you can build a dynasty.
You can chase fake love,
Or you can chase legacy.
Me?
I’m chasin’ bandz, not bitches —
‘Cause success… that’s forever.

Chasin’ Bandz, Not Bitches

[Intro]
Ah hah, yeah, you feel that rise?
Pressure turned to diamonds, now we light up the skies.
We done bled for this grind, bled for this climb,
Ah hah, gang, we in our prime.

[Verse 1]
Came from the gutter, now we shine like chrome,
Every scar that I carry built the backbone.
They was laughin’ when I struggled, said I’d fade in time,
Now the same ones quiet when they see me in my prime.
I was knee-deep in the pain, no sleep, no breaks,
Turned the hate to motivation, made my own fate.
Ain’t no luck in my system, just hustle and grind,
Ah hah, gang, we in our prime.

They never saw the nights I prayed for light,
When the bills piled high, when I lost that fight.
When my brothers fell down, I carried they pain,
‘Cause when one of us wins, we all gain.
Now we stackin’ blessings, no ceilings, no limits,
If life’s a race, we first to finish.
We ain’t here to survive, we came to define,
Ah hah, gang, we in our prime.

[Chorus]
Ah hah, gang, we in our prime,
Every setback turned into shine.
We done crawled through the mud, climbed out the grime,
Now the world say our name like a bell that chimes.
Ain’t no stoppin’ this wave, ain’t no rewind,
We ownin’ the moment, yeah, it’s our time.
Raise your glass, toast to the grind,
Ah hah, gang, we in our prime.

[Verse 2]
We been broke, we been lost, but never stayed there,
Turned the struggle into gold, now they all stare.
It’s the hunger that made me, the pain that raised me,
Ain’t nothin’ fake ‘bout us, the real ones praise me.
Every time they doubted, I just smiled back,
‘Cause I knew I’d double up, flip pain to racks.
Now I’m walkin’ through fire with a heart of steel,
Everything I lost just made me real.

You can’t mimic my passion, can’t steal my drive,
We the wolves of the night, they barely survive.
Ain’t no fear in my chest, I was built for the climb,
Ah hah, gang, we in our prime.
From the trenches to the penthouse, same code,
Loyalty and love, yeah, that’s all we know.
Never folded when the odds weren’t kind,
Now the crown fit perfect — we in our prime.

[Chorus]
Ah hah, gang, we in our prime,
Every setback turned into shine.
We done crawled through the mud, climbed out the grime,
Now the world say our name like a bell that chimes.
Ain’t no stoppin’ this wave, ain’t no rewind,
We ownin’ the moment, yeah, it’s our time.
Raise your glass, toast to the grind,
Ah hah, gang, we in our prime.

[Bridge]
All them tears we shed became our proof,
All the pain we took just raised the roof.
We ain’t scared of the storm, we built from the wind,
We don’t lose — we learn, then we win.
Every scar’s a story, every loss divine,
Ain’t no shade on this shine, we designed to climb.
You can try to stop us, but we still align,
Ah hah, gang, we in our prime.

[Verse 3]
Now I’m walkin’ like a king, head held high,
Every dream I chase got fire behind.
No more doubt, no more fear in sight,
We the flame in the dark, we the fight in the night.
They can talk that talk, but can’t touch this glow,
‘Cause when it’s your time, your purpose show.
We ain’t beggin’ for a seat, we built the shrine,
Ah hah, gang, we in our prime.

Every city we touch, we leave our mark,
Turnin’ pain into power, light from the dark.
No more chains, no more lines to sign,
We independent legends, one of a kind.
When I look in the mirror, I see legacy born,
Ain’t no storm that can shake what we sworn.
It’s forever loyalty, forever the grind,
Ah hah, gang, we in our prime.

[Outro]
So here’s to the ones that stayed when it hurt,
To the ones who fell but got back to work.
To the dreamers, believers, the ones on time,
Ah hah, gang, we in our prime.
No regrets, no fear, no decline,
We built this empire brick by grind.
Let the world remember this line —
Ah hah, gang, we in our prime.

Ah Hah Gang We In Our Prime

[Intro]
Came up from the struggle, pockets empty, streets cold
Had that Honda Civic, dreams bigger than I was told
Now the engine roars, shining lights in my flow
Started with that beater, now I’m drivin’ that Lambo

No handouts, no favors, just grind and ambition
Turned every loss into profit, perfected the mission
From the block to the skyline, my power’s in tow
Started with that beater, now I’m drivin’ that Lambo

[Verse 1]
I remember late nights, steering wheel in my hands
Old Civic rattling, dreams bigger than the lands
Gas tank running low, barely made it through the day
But I had vision in my mind, knew I’d find a way
Every corner I turned, every hustle I took
Every risk, every flip, every play in the book
From scraping by, scraping change off the floor
To counting stacks, pushing doors, wanting more

The streets taught lessons, the struggle made me real
Every dollar I flipped, every move was a skill
Now the city lights flash as I roll through the night
Windows down, engine loud, everything feels right
From beater to Lambo, the story’s in my grip
Every setback became fuel, every loss I flipped
I ain’t just lucky, I’m calculated, I planned
Started with that beater, now I’m drivin’ that Lambo, man

[Chorus]
Started with that beater, now I’m drivin’ that Lambo
From the struggle to the top, every move was a gamble
Every grind, every hustle, every risk I handled
Now the city’s mine, look at how I dismantle

Started with that beater, now I’m drippin’ in cash
From the block to the boulevard, movin’ fast
Every step, every plan, every blueprint I scammed
Started with that beater, now I’m drippin’ in that Lambo

[Verse 2]
I don’t forget the nights, the gas stations, the pain
The homies riding with me, dreaming of the gain
Every tire I changed, every engine I fixed
Every second I spent grinding, turning fate into scripts
The Civic taught patience, the streets taught respect
The nights without food, the cold I can’t forget
Now I’m riding clean, top down, feeling like a king
Every street I touch, every city I swing

I manifest visions, I make moves in silence
Every hater doubted me, I broke their defiance
From steering wheel in hands, barely keeping pace
To Lamborghini doors lift, every night a showcase
It’s more than just cars, it’s proof of ambition
Every dollar, every risk, every careful decision
The streets made me hungry, the grind made me grow
Started with that beater, now I’m drivin’ that Lambo

[Chorus]
Started with that beater, now I’m drippin’ in cash
From the block to the boulevard, movin’ fast
Every step, every plan, every blueprint I scammed
Started with that beater, now I’m drippin’ in that Lambo

Started with that beater, now I’m drippin’ in cash
From the struggle to the top, movin’ fast
Every grind, every hustle, every risk I handled
Started with that beater, now I’m drippin’ in that Lambo

[Verse 3]
I see the haters staring, I see the envy in they eyes
But they don’t know the nights I cried, the lows I survived
Every dollar I saved, every hustle I learned
Every chance I took, every corner I turned
From the Civic rattling, to the engine roar
Every struggle, every loss, now it’s mine to score
Every homie I ride with, every squad in the game
We manifest success, we ignite the flame

The city’s ours now, the streets remember our grind
From nothing to everything, vision clearly defined
It’s more than a car, it’s the proof of the climb
Started with that beater, now I’m drivin’ that Lambo, it’s mine

[Outro]
From the block to the boulevard, the empire expands
From Civic to a Lambo, all built with our hands
Every setback, every hustle, every chance we took
Started with that beater, now I’m drivin’ that Lambo, look

The grind never stops, the vision never fades
From struggle to glory, from streets to parades
Every tire, every mile, every dream we command
Started with that beater, now I’m drippin’ in that Lambo, man

Started With That Beater Now I’m Drivin’ that Lambo

[Verse 1]
Late night, city lights flicker in my eyes,
Movin’ through the shadows, hear the whispers and the lies.
Crew by my side, loyalty deep as my scars,
But I see ’em watchin’, sussin’ from afar.
Eyes dartin’, heads turnin’, I feel the tension rise,
Trust is thin in these streets, gotta recognize.
Every step, every move, gotta calculate,
Why are they sussin’ over there? I can’t hesitate.

[Pre-Chorus]
Every glance, every stare, every word in the air,
Something ain’t right, feel it in the chill and glare.

[Chorus]
Why are they sussin’ over there, plotting in the dark?
Movin’ shady, playin’ games, tryna leave a mark.
Eyes on the prize, heart full of fire,
Every lie, every scheme just fuels my desire.
Why are they sussin’ over there, gotta stay aware,
In these streets, loyalty’s rare, watch it everywhere.

[Verse 2]
Grew up quick, learned the streets ain’t safe,
Every fake handshake, every smile, gotta read the face.
Seen ’em switch lanes, seen ’em turn on their own,
Every whisper, every move, gotta watch what’s shown.
I ain’t paranoid, I’m just wise, I survive,
Every sussin’ vibe, keeps me alert and alive.
Family close, enemies closer, gotta be aware,
Why are they sussin’ over there? I feel it in the air.

[Pre-Chorus]
Every glance, every stare, every word in the air,
Something ain’t right, feel it in the chill and glare.

[Chorus]
Why are they sussin’ over there, plotting in the dark?
Movin’ shady, playin’ games, tryna leave a mark.
Eyes on the prize, heart full of fire,
Every lie, every scheme just fuels my desire.
Why are they sussin’ over there, gotta stay aware,
In these streets, loyalty’s rare, watch it everywhere.

[Bridge]
It ain’t just suspicion, it’s survival and pain,
Every betrayal, every fake, left a mark and stain.
I trusted too quick, gave hearts to the wrong,
Learned to read the signs, hear the silent song.
Every sussin’ glance, every move they conceal,
Taught me to protect what’s real, sharpened my steel.
Why are they sussin’ over there? I ask myself tight,
Gotta stay true, gotta stay ready to fight.

[Verse 3]
Now I move like a shadow, silent but aware,
Eyes on the streets, heart strong, mind prepared.
Those who play fake, fade out of my scene,
Only the real ride, keep my circle clean.
Sussin’ vibes can’t shake me, I rise through the strife,
Street-born wisdom, loyalty, and life.
Why are they sussin’ over there? Doesn’t matter, I’m clear,
Focused on my grind, my vision, my year.

[Chorus]
Why are they sussin’ over there, plotting in the dark?
Movin’ shady, playin’ games, tryna leave a mark.
Eyes on the prize, heart full of fire,
Every lie, every scheme just fuels my desire.
Why are they sussin’ over there, gotta stay aware,
In these streets, loyalty’s rare, watch it everywhere.

[Outro]
Every glance, every whisper, every move in the night,
Taught me caution, taught me strength, sharpened my fight.
Why are they sussin’ over there? I won’t be misled,
Street-born, wisdom-made, keep my circle fed.

Why Are They Sussin’ Over There

[INTRO]
My heartbeat started skippin’ like it ain’t know where to land
Eyes locked on your reflection — knew you wasn’t in the plan
I ain’t fear dyin’ tonight — I just feared dyin’ by your hand
How the fuck we go from brothers… to enemies in the span?

[VERSE 1]
You pulled out the gat — Rat-A-Tat-Tat, no hesitation
Not a warning, not a flinch, no remorse, no conversation
That’s when loyalty turn nightmare — when the code feel like temptation
You ain’t shoot to make a statement — you shot me in expectation

Every memory we had flashed like frames inside my skull
All the nights we dodged the reaper — now YOU became the bullet pull
Ain’t no honor in survival when your kin betray the pull
You ain’t aiming for my body — you was aiming for my soul

[CHORUS]
You pulled out the gat — Rat-A-Tat-Tat
I saw my life fade black, never thought you’d snap like that
You pulled out the gat — Rat-A-Tat-Tat
And I ain’t scared of death, I’m just haunted by the fact

That I loved you like a brother, would have bled to keep you safe
But your eyes said I was nothing, all that loyalty misplaced
You pulled out the gat — Rat-A-Tat-Tat
Tell me why the ones you ride for always cut the deepest gash

[VERSE 2]
I ain’t died that night — but I ain’t lived since that minute
There’s a hole inside my spirit only betrayal could have written
I was numb to all the gunshots — but not the one you had intended
’Cause it weren’t about survival — it was truth that you resented

Everybody talk ’bout ops — never talk when the pain’s internal
When the war ain’t on a rival — it’s the ones once universal
I ain’t praying outta mercy — I’m just prayin’ not to murder
’Cause revenge ain’t justice — it’s a coffin with a purpose

[CHORUS]
You pulled out the gat — Rat-A-Tat-Tat
I saw my life fade black, never thought you’d snap like that
You pulled out the gat — Rat-A-Tat-Tat
And I ain’t scared of death, I’m just haunted by the fact

That I loved you like a brother, would have bled to keep you safe
But your eyes said I was nothing, all that loyalty misplaced
You pulled out the gat — Rat-A-Tat-Tat
Tell me why the ones you ride for always cut the deepest gash

[OUTRO]
And every time I hear that click, I swear I still feel that night
You ain’t just aim for my chest… you erased my trust for life
Maybe I survived the bullets… but not the truth behind the act
You pulled out the gat — Rat… A… Tat… Tat…

You Pulled Out The Gat (Rat-A-Tat-Tat)

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