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Birthright

They say opportunity comes with birth I do believe it's true, However, human inspiration is never just for the few Man makes his own luck, I've heard it said Spoken with privilege from ones homestead Catchment areas are all the rage Step up from the influence of those in a cage Education but not for the masses, I'm schooled in survival, drug dealing and stashes My home is a gang, I got in to stay safe though it comes with a price inflicting pain to save face What do you want to be when you grow up The million dollar question It won't be decided through my non existent education Alive and kicking is it too much to ask? While I run drugs and enforce as a daily task. No way out, I'm in too deep Danger everywhere with the friends I keep Escape without a box is my aim But first I must navigate the pressures and shame.

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