[Verse 1] Feet hit the pavement, heart racing, no brakes Stomach empty but I'm chasing these stakes Mama said pray, but the rent don't wait Block getting hot, so I'm moving my weight Sirens in the distance, that's the soundtrack to pain Every corner I turn got me switching my lane They want me in a box or a cell with no name But I'm running to survive, can't be part of their game Hoodie up, head down, shadows know my face Lost brothers to the streets, left a permanent space Clock ticking on my life, this a permanent race If I stop for a second, then I'm losing my place [Chorus] I'm running, running, running to survive (Woo!) Keep my head up even when I'm barely alive (Yeah!) Running, running, running through the fire (Woo!) Can't stop now, gotta make it out or I'ma die trying (Let's go!) Running to survive, running to survive (Woo!) Running to survive, yeah, I'm running to survive [Verse 2] No sleep, just dreams of a different life Scars on my back from the struggle and strife They don't see the grind, just the chains and the ice But every step forward came with a price Friends turned to ghosts, some are locked, some are gone Still I push through the darkness, waiting for dawn Stomach full of hunger, but my spirit stay strong This marathon ain't easy when the road is this long Dodging every trap that they set in my way Praying for tomorrow while I'm stuck in today Money in my pocket, but the pain here to stay Running from my past while I'm paving the way [Chorus] I'm running, running, running to survive (Woo!) Keep my head up even when I'm barely alive (Yeah!) Running, running, running through the fire (Woo!) Can't stop now, gotta make it out or I'ma die trying (Let's go!) Running to survive, running to survive (Woo!) Running to survive, yeah, I'm running to survive [Bridge] They want me to fall, want me down on my knees But I'm built different, I'm a product of these streets Every scar is a lesson, every loss made me strong Keep running, keep fighting, I been doing this long No handouts, no shortcuts, just blood and these tears Running through the struggle, running through my fears [Chorus] I'm running, running, running to survive (Woo!) Keep my head up even when I'm barely alive (Yeah!) Running, running, running through the fire (Woo!) Can't stop now, gotta make it out or I'ma die trying (Let's go!) Running to survive, running to survive (Woo!) Running to survive, yeah, I'm running to survive [Outro] Feet don't fail me now, I can see the light Running to survive, yeah, I'm winning this fight (Woo!) Running to survive, running to survive This is more than music, this is staying alive