From the Ghetto

[Intro] From the ghetto streets, where the dawn barely glows Hopes whisper tight, like the threads in our clothes We rise with the sirens, we rise with the hum Finding small bright corners where we call home [Verse 1] Concrete dreams under aluminum skies Kids chasing riddles, learning to survive Smoke on the corners, laughter in between We stitch our days with what we can glean [Pre-Chorus] Hands rough from work, hearts soft with grace Moving through midnight, we keep up the pace [Chorus] From the ghetto to the sunrise, we carry our light Turn the corner, break the night Every small victory, every weary mile We keep hope alive, we walk with a smile [Verse 2] Old shoes teach stories no books ever told We barter secrets for warmth when it’s cold Neighbors as kin, a sister, a friend We guard each other, until the journey ends [Pre-Chorus] Lessons in laughter, courage in tears We map our tomorrow with patient years [Chorus] From the ghetto to the sunrise, we carry our light Turn the corner, break the night Every small victory, every weary mile We keep hope alive, we walk with a smile [Bridge] If the city whispers doubt, we answer with our song We build a living chorus, sturdy and strong [Chorus] From the ghetto to the sunrise, we carry our light Turn the corner, break the night Every small victory, every weary mile We keep hope alive, we walk with a smile [Outro] We rise, we stand, we claim our day From the ghetto’s grip, we find our way