It looks like the system

tries to hold me down

But guess what? I ain't fucking around

You can't deny the pride

that I have shown

I grind hard and I must hold my own





Coming from the gutter

It's so hard to get ahead

Taking no one's bullshit

and working for my bread

The future don't look positive,

the rat race holds me down

What a struggle keeping





two feet on the ground





Someday I'll have my peace of mind

I'll keep fightin', one day I will find

A decent life where self-respect is shown

Until then I must hold my own





Always under pressure

I take things as they come

Always looking up,

look out for number one!

My views got you in check,

I never back down,

I pack a hard punch,

and I always stand my ground





I - will not back down

Holding my own, I stand my ground

You will not break me

My belief is my way can't you see ?





Coming from the gutter

It's so hard to get ahead

Taking no one's bullshit 

and working for my bread

The future don't look positive,

the rat race holds me down

What a struggle keeping

two feet on the ground





Never back down