[Verse 1]
Look past the garbage, over the trains
Under the ruins, through the remains
Around the crime and pollution
And tell me, where I fit in
South Bronx, New York that's where I dwell
To a lot of people it's a living hell
Full of frustration and poverty
But wait, that's not how it looks to me
It's a challenge and opportunity
To rise above the stink and debris
Ya gotta start with nothing and then you built
Follow your dream until it's fulfilled

[Verse 2]
I'm a warrior, my art is my sword
A place in society is my reward
Because a mind is a terrible thing to waste
Success is something we all wanna taste
Everyone has talent on the earth
And you can take it or leave it for what it's worth
No matter how hard things may seem
You've got the potential, fulfill your dream
'Cause we're the future, and it's up to us
To make our home rate an "A+"
Let your mind be pure and free to create
Use the beat in your heart and aim to be great