V1

I was born in the heart of the city

In a place, people don't wanna go

The streets full of fear with no pity 

It's a harsh life, but it's all that I know


Pre 

Sirens clang, gang members race to escape

The enforcer man

Children watch on as their mind's takin' shape

Their future Looks dull 'cause there ain't no plan



Chorus

This Ghetto life... is loud 

It cuts like a knife… it'll strike you down

The dirty air fills, its a battle of wills, 

Fighting just to stay alive 

People hustlin'... to survive

In this Ghetto life



V2

It don't matter if it's day or if it's night

Bill collectors knock at every door

Crimes' long reach, there ain't no place to hide

Mother's crying, so much she can't ignore



Pre 

Behind graffiti walls, you hear the blues plays

Every day's Like a bitter street brawl

No one would choose to live this way

And Ain't no one come running when you call



Chorus

This Ghetto life... is loud 

It cuts like a knife… it'll strike you down

The dirty air fills, its a battle of wills, 

Fighting just to stay alive 

People hustlin'... to survive

In this Ghetto life


Instrumental Outro