Under Chorus:
Don't,
Sur-, ren-, der.

Verse One:
Told that life's about take and give
And that's how we're supposed to live
Do your best to stay positive, hold your own
Stay strong and you gotta learn how to forgive;
Facing the alternative, viewing fake smiles
Since a child had my mind lost, going wild,
Out of line not a single file, see them living foul,
They haven't spoken truth in a while;
Know I had to change my style,
Let my money pile up then come for victory,
Here I come there's no stopping me,
Too long at the bottom and it's time that they let me breath;
Keep an Ace or two up in my sleeve,
Like a poker thieve, prepared for whatever's in store,
Know exactly what I'm living for, hit the door
And I'm gone, before the shit hits the floor;
Forever staying real to the core, can be sure
Nothing more, than a man, doing the best that he can,
Broken down with the will to stand, following the plan
Til' my dreams are in the palm of my hand;
Feel them slipping through like sand,
Don't understand, giving much while I'm taking less
Snatch the breath right up out my chest,
Saying keep working God, bless and to hope for the best;
Trying to fight through, the stress
Got to pass this test, I've been failing my whole, life,
Learning lessons through the darkest of night, people fast asleep
While I'm hustling with a pen and mike;
Running hard with the finish in sight,
Got to get it right there's no reset or try again,
Opportunity's a busy friend,
It only knocks once staying ready to let it in.
(It won't come, again)

Chorus:
The world is starting, to closing in
Looks like I might meet, my end,
(Where do I begin)
Keep fighting got to get, it in,
Til' the day I can't breath, again;
(Please forgive my sin)
Many want to see me wither and die,
They don't want to see me soaring, high,
(Watch me reach the sky)
Devil's at me and I won't even lie,
It's a miracle that I'm, alive.
(Struggle to survive)
Under Chorus:
Don't,
Sur-, ren-, der.

Verse Two:
Don't know how much more I can take
Everyday I feel I'll bend and brake,
People close to me lying and fake,
Trying not to flip and go off for my children's sake;
It's like everybody's lost in the hate,
I'm trying to escape, make a break, for an open door,
Can't be all, that we're living for,
Through the expanse, of the universe, know there's more;
Got me damaged, right to the core,
Heart dropping to the floor, and nobody's going to pick it up,
No surprise, that they don't give a fuck,
History repeats, know they'll kill you just to make a buck;
Some might say, that I'm down on my luck,
But never giving up, cause I ride, for my family,
Everyone, out there just like me,
Not, on the outside but inside, where treasure be;
That's the wealth, that will set, you free,
Positivity, mixed with truth, you will never lose,
Life's all about what, you choose,
Make the wrong choice, and your anthem, may be the Blues;
Prepared, for the good and bad news,
Tighten up my shoes, when they come to try to knock me down,
Foundation built on solid, ground,
Recognize I'm a king, even though I might not wear a crown;
Never scared, when them haters come 'round,
Lights, and the sounds, of a gang, trying to do me in,
Cause they never want to see, me win,
If they had their way, I'd be cooked, just like Uncle Ben;
Trying hard, but I won't pretend,
Broken from the start, and my heart, is in misery,
Hoping God, will remember me,
When my body's buried or my ashes, sent off to sea.
(Come and burn with me)

Chorus:
The world is starting, to closing in
Looks like I might meet, my end,
(Where do I begin)
Keep fighting got to get, it in,
Til' the day I can't breath, again;
(Please forgive my sin)
Many want to see me wither and die,
They don't want to see me soaring, high,
(Watch me reach the sky)
Devil's at me and I won't even lie,
It's a miracle that I'm, alive.
(Struggle to survive)
Under Chorus:
Don't,
Sur-, ren-, der.

Verse Three:
At the crossroads, of my life,
Hearing songs, being sung through the night,
Sometimes, think I'm losing my mind,
Losing track of time, and my focus so out of sight;
People say, "It'll be alright",
Say it like they know, but don't know, just, how, deep, this pain goes,
My depression hit an all time low,
No matter how much, I drink, I can't get off of the floor;
Now tell me what I'm fighting, for,
If I can't afford, to be free, Lady Liberty,
My islands made of poverty,
Full of broken dreams, with no, prosperity;
My homies help to carry me,
When times, get dark, give a spark, help light up my heart
Day ones, got my Love from the start,
No matter how, hard they pull, they'll never tear us apart;
Ride the wheels, right up of off, this cart,
Been around the track, won't hurry, to getting back,
It's time, that I pick up my slack,
Stop wasting time, on those, who choose to stay where there at;
Trying to keep me down in the crack,
Let my soul glow, show more, there's a chance to soar,
Above, all the hatred galore,
A peaceful place, where they're free to let their minds explore;
Discovering what else is in store,
Reach, for the top, get your chance, then you take your shot
Make or not, just don't ever stop,
Got to keep moving, rolling stone gain no moss;
Surviving at any, costs,
One life, to live, everyday's, like a new beginning,
As I cruise, putting smoke to the wind,
Staying well aware, of the hearts, of these evil men.
(You will never, win)

Chorus:
The world is starting, to closing in
Looks like I might meet, my end,
(Where do I begin)
Keep fighting got to get, it in,
Til' the day I can't breath, again;
(Please forgive my sin)
Many want to see me wither and die,
They don't want to see me soaring, high,
(Watch me reach the sky)
Devil's at me and I won't even lie,
It's a miracle that I'm, alive.
(Struggle to survive)
Under Chorus:
Don't,
Sur-, ren-, der.