Rising Through Life

City lights blink in a rhythm I know Night air carries stories that push me to grow Dreams in my pockets, heartbeat on the low [Verse 1] From cold stairs I mapped a brighter road Pockets empty, but the mind carried a load Hustle in my heartbeat, I never forgot Every setback built the steps I sought [Chorus] We rise, we thrive, hearts over gold Love lights the path when the nights get cold Money's a tool, not the life we mold [Verse 2] Now the city calls my name in chrome and flame I flipped the script, turned struggle into fame Stacks grow slow but my soul stays the same I count blessings, not the numbers or the blame [Chorus] We rise, we thrive, hands held tight Love and trust glow through the darkest night Money fades, but friendship stays bright [Bridge] Temptations knock, the bottle whispers your name I pause, breathe, choose a higher flame Love keeps me steady when the city keeps changing [Verse 3] Love gave me a map when the street signs blurred Her smile turned the city into a chorus unheard We built a future from trust, not just a word Her voice is the guide in every verse I heard [Verse 4] Money came, they said, "what will you do with it?" I split the load, invest in kids and wit Gave time away, built places where the lit We measure success by the hearts that benefit [Verse 5] Now I ride the wave as the skyline glows I tell the truth in every line I compose Life is a circle of losses and grows Keep love first, and let the extra glow [Bridge] I see the smoke but hear a prayer in the crowd I pass the bottle, choose a hug to lift us now We lift each other up, we never fall down [Chorus] We rise, we thrive, keep your head up high Chasing starlight, reach for every sky Money's a river, love is the sky [Chorus] We rise, we thrive, hands ready to heal Let love be the deal that makes the broken whole feel Profit and pride float, but hearts seal the deal [Outro] So here we are, at the edge of a brand new day We lift as we climb, in love we stay We found our riches in the light we make