[Verse 1] I grew up on the fourth floor Counting steps by the bruised front door Mama said, "Child, keep your face up high" I kept my dreams in a thrift-store bag Train scream under the gray sky I was born with a spark and a hungry eye Corner store lights on my winter skin I learned hope got to move with a grin Papers in my shoe, cash in my coat Big plans in a little notebook [Pre-Chorus] Tell me who gon' stop me now I been building from the ground up Every scar got a map on it Every loss made my hands tough I can see it when I close my eyes Tall dreams with my name on top If the world wanna test me, watch I'ma rise when the beat don't stop [Chorus] City dreams, city dreams I was made for the climb City dreams, city dreams Watch me turn dust to shine Hands up high, let it breathe I got fire in my name City dreams, city dreams I’m not leaving the same (city dreams) [Verse 2] Fresh press suit from a pawn shop rack Still I walk like I own my path Subway doors slam, I don't flinch I got rhythm in my ribs like this Skyline glow on the glass next door I seen more than I was built for Block by block, I stack my proof Every yes came after the bruise Late shift tired, but my mouth still sings Got a whole new world in the smallest things [Pre-Chorus] Tell me who gon' stop me now I been building from the ground up Every scar got a map on it Every loss made my hands tough I can see it when I close my eyes Tall dreams with my name on top If the world wanna test me, watch I'ma rise when the beat don't stop [Chorus] City dreams, city dreams I was made for the climb City dreams, city dreams Watch me turn dust to shine Hands up high, let it breathe I got fire in my name City dreams, city dreams I’m not leaving the same (city dreams) [Bridge] [Half-time] Let 'em talk while I lace my boots I got faith in the work I do From the basement up to the roof I been chasing what I know is true One more step, one more try I can feel that wide open sky This old block taught me how to fight Now I turn that fight to light [Chorus] City dreams, city dreams I was made for the climb City dreams, city dreams Watch me turn dust to shine Hands up high, let it breathe I got fire in my name City dreams, city dreams I’m not leaving the same (city dreams)