The Struggle

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MR ILYAS
Audio Credits: <br />Song: <br /> Written by: MR ILYAS <br />Music by: MR ILYAS <br />Mix & Mastered by : MR ILYAS <br />Performed by <br /><br />[Verse]<br />Caught the cold steel stare of the devil on a Tuesday,<br />Knees weak, heart heavy, no light in my runway.<br />Mama lit a candle, prayed to saints that never called back,<br />Fridge humming emptiness, rats ran the hall track.<br /><br />Shoebox dreams, but the laces all knotted,<br />Tried to climb the ladder, every rung felt rotted.<br />Cousin got bagged, his bail money was a whisper,<br />Streets play tag with souls, but death the only kisser.<br /><br />[Chorus]<br />The struggle's a chain, wrapped tight on my skin,<br />Every link a scar, every scar a sin.<br />Cried out for mercy, but the echo came thin,<br />In the belly of the beast, trying hard just to win.<br /><br />[Verse 2]<br />Backseat of a Buick, plotting schemes with the reaper,<br />Pocket full of lint, dreams sinking even deeper.<br />Clock on the dash screamed louder than the sirens,<br />Time's a cruel dealer, and I’m drowning in the silence.<br /><br />Cracked windows, I could smell tomorrow’s regret,<br />Every move a gamble, ain't cashed the chips yet.<br />Friends turn to ghosts, cold winds whisper lies,<br />Trust ain't a currency, it’s a mask in disguise.<br /><br />[Bridge]<br />Tears mixed with the rain, pavement swallowed my cries,<br />Hunger in my stomach, you could see it in my eyes.<br />Mirror’s just a liar, shows the man I don’t know,<br />Fists to the wall, but the pain don't let go.<br /><br /><br /><br />Primary Genre Tags: Hip-Hop, Rap, Pop Rap, Hardcore Hip-Hop, Underground Rap, Trap<br /><br />Mood & Vibe Tags: Catchy, Melodic, Aggressive, Confident, Introspective, Energetic, Vibey, Technical, Lyrical, Braggadocious<br /><br />Platform-Specific Tags (for TikTok/YouTube):<br />#NewArtist, #DebutAlbum, #DualAlbum, #PopRap, #HardcoreRap, #LyricalMiracle, #Flow, #Bars, #ViralRap, #DiscoverMe, #Underground, #NextUp, #Duality<br /><br />Artist Branding Tags: #TwoSides, #TheArtTheWar, #DualityAlbum,