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