[Verse 1: Young Malix]
I been lost for so long, couldn’t find my way
Had to grind through the struggle, but I’m here today
Every night felt like a battle, life felt like hell
But now I’m standing tall, it’s time to ring the bell
Grew up on the block where it’s do or die
Could’ve went left, but I chose to fly
Ain’t no love here, just pain in the streets
Had to hustle hard, couldn’t take defeat
Tried to keep my head high, but they pulled me down
Seen too many brothers never make it out the town
But I kеpt pushing, fuck that, I ain't scared
Looked in the mirror, said “Malik, you prеpared.”
Lost in the system, but I found my way
And now I’m shining brighter, I’m here to stay
Every day’s a war, but I’m built for this
From the cold winds to the warmth of bliss
Chicago raised me, it’s all in my blood
Had to fight for everything, that’s just the plug
Told myself I wouldn’t quit, not even when it’s tough
Had to hustle on my own, never asked for enough
But they didn’t want me to win, tried to take my light
But I kept my head down, now I’m ready to fight
Brothers all around me, but they ain’t show love
Had to move on my own, like I was pushed from above
Now I’m shining so bright, they all see my glow
But they never knew the pain I had to go through, bro
Fell off, but I got back on my grind
Now they all mad, tryna take what’s mine
Used to dream of a life where I could finally breathe
Now I’m living my dream, and they still can’t believe
Every struggle, every tear, built me up from the ground
Now I’m standing tall, I’m the king of my town
Ain’t no more looking back, I’m focused on the now
And I’ll keep going hard, fuck who’s asking how
[Chorus: Lil Durk]
I was lost, had to find my way
Now I’m here, and I’m fuckin’ here to stay
Had to hustle, grind, never gave a shit
Came from the bottom, now I’m built for this
Ain’t no stopping me now, I’m too legit

[Verse 2: Lil Durk]
I came from the bottom, where they left me for dead
Had to watch my back, keep the heat by the bed
N***as tryna plot, they ain’t wanna see me rise
But I’m too smart, I see through the lies
They say you ain’t shit, they don’t know what I’m about
I kept my head low, now I’m showing them clout
Poverty made me, now I’m ready to ball
Took losses after losses, but I stood tall
They said I wouldn’t make it, fuck what they thought
Now I’m in the game, every win that I bought
Had to keep my circle tight, trust none of these fools
They’ll smile in your face, then switch up the rules
But I’m different, I know how to move
Kept my mind focused, nothing left to prove
Ain’t no love in these streets, just pain and rage
But I turned all that shit into fire on the stage
Had to grind for every cent, never got no handout
Made it through the storm, now I’m showing what I’m about
Used to wonder if I’d make it out alive
But I kept pushing, now I’m feeling so high
I don’t trust too many, that’s just how I live
But I give it all, that’s all I can give
You can hate all you want, but I don’t give a damn
I’m from the bottom, now I’m out here making bands
I remember nights I ain’t had shit to eat
Now I’m living lavish, they can’t compete
Came from the struggle, now I’m shining bright
Did it all on my own, no one helped me fight
Ain’t no second chances, I’m taking what’s mine
You can hate all you want, but I’m still gon’ climb
I made it through the pain, now I’m laughing at the hate
Put in the work, now I’m reaping what I create
Lost so much, but I found my way
And now they all see me, they just wanna play
[Chorus: Lil Durk]
I was lost, had to find my way
Now I’m here, and I’m fuckin’ here to stay
Had to hustle, grind, never gave a shit
Came from the bottom, now I’m built for this
Ain’t no stopping me now, I’m too legit