Uptown

Yeh
We're rising like a phoenix, hmm
Out of the ashes we'll soar
Where we gon, fuck shit

I grew up in the city, where the streets were mean
I saw things no child should see, on every single street
My eyes were wide open, but my soul was still young
I tried to find some light, but it was hard to come

I left behind the shadows, of my past life's pain
I found my strength within, and let go of the strain
I forged a new path, with each step I took
I followed my heart, and my spirit awoke

Grew up in the concrete jungle, where the fangs are sharp
Times were hard, but I harness the pain and let it spark
From the boulevards to the skyscrapers so high
California vibes painting pictures in my mind's eye

I walked the city streets, looking for a sign
That life could be more than this, that there was something divine
I prayed to the stars, and begged for a chance
To find my way out, from this life of circumstance

I searched for answers, In every book I found
I questioned every teacher, as I walked the city grounds
I looked to the heavens, and begged for a sign
Until one day, I heard a voice, that said, "Open your eyes"

My heart began to open, as I saw each face
The light within each person, the beauty of the human race
My eyes were finally open, to the world around me
I finally found my purpose, to spread love and be free

I helped those in need, with a smile on my face
I found my true calling, my soul finally had a place
I realized the power, of kindness and grace
My life was transformed, by the love I gave away

I walked the city streets, looking for a sign
That life could be more than this, that there was something divine
I prayed to the stars, and begged for a chance
To find my way out, from this life of circumstance

With each passing day, I felt more and more alive
I discovered my purpose, and learned how to thrive
I embraced my journey, with a newfound peace
I found my inner strength, and felt true release

As I continued my path, I met people along the way
Who shared their stories, and helped me find my way
I learned from their wisdom, and shared my own truth
We walked together, with a love that was proof

I started from the bottom, but now I'm at the top
I had to hustle hard, to make it to the spot
I shared my light with others, and they shared their own
We made it brighter together, till it shined like a throne

I walked the city streets, looking for a sign
That life could be more than this, that there was something divine
I prayed to the stars, and begged for a chance
To find my way out, from this life of circumstance

I'm representing my city, I'm repping for my block
I'm living my life to the fullest, I'm never gonna stop
I'm spreading the message, that love can change the world
We gotta stick together, and make our voices heard

We're all in this together, we're all one and the same
We gotta unite and stand up, and leave the hate in the flames
We gotta fight the power, and stand up to the man
We gotta take a stand, and make our voices heard

This is our time, to take back the streets, na,na
We're gonna make our mark, and shout our victory
We'll fight till the end, we'll never giving up
We'll keep on fighting, till we reach the top

I walked the city streets, looking for a sign
That life could be more than this, that there was something divine
I prayed to the stars, and begged for a chance
To find my way out, from this life of circumstance