[Verse 1] Cold breath on the platform glass I was young with a pocket full of half-built plans Mama said, “Keep your head up straight” I said, “I’m trying,” with a crumpled page Nine blocks, one bus, two jobs Same gray block, still I saw stars Paint chips peeling off the fire escape Still I drew my name like I meant that escape [Pre-Chorus] They said, “Boy, that dream too tall” I said, “Watch me make it through the wall” Every scar got a story in it Every late night, I was sworn to it [Chorus] City dreams, I’m still here City dreams, I made it clear I came up from the cold concrete Now my name got weight in the streets City dreams, I’m still here City dreams, I made it clear I fell down, but I rose clean Keep my heart in the city dreams [Verse 2] Rain on the hood of the cab too long Windows fogged up, but my will stayed strong Corner boys with the same old talk I took the long way, learned to walk Fist full of doubts, shoes worn thin Still I pushed through the loop I was trapped in No silver spoon, no easy hand Just a notebook, grit, and a stubborn stand [Pre-Chorus] They said, “Boy, that dream too tall” I said, “Watch me make it through the wall” Every scar got a story in it Every late night, I was sworn to it [Chorus] City dreams, I’m still here City dreams, I made it clear I came up from the cold concrete Now my name got weight in the streets City dreams, I’m still here City dreams, I made it clear I fell down, but I rose clean Keep my heart in the city dreams [Bridge] See the frame, see the bricks, see the climb I was built on the edge of the line Now the kids on my block know my face So I walk like I earned this place [Chorus] City dreams, I’m still here City dreams, I made it clear I came up from the cold concrete Now my name got weight in the streets City dreams, I’m still here City dreams, I made it clear I fell down, but I rose clean Keep my heart in the city dreams