Lessons in the Dirt

Verse 1 – I grew up where the grass don’t shine, gravel in my shoes Mama workin’ double shifts, daddy singin’ blues Notes scribbled on napkins, dreams painted on walls Life taught me lessons that I wrote in these halls Corner store stories, late-night porch talks Cracked vinyl, old records, life measured in walks Learned patience with pennies, respect in the fight Every wrong turn taught me how to walk in the light Pre-Hook – Through the storms, I see your heart Even broken pieces shine like art We stumble, we fall, we rise, we learn Every lesson in the dirt, every bridge we burn Hook -- I’m learning, I’m earning, the world won’t break me Life’s turning, I’m burning, the fire can’t shake me Every scar, every mark, it’s a story I claim Lessons in the dirt, boy, it’s more than a game Verse 2 – Broken streetlights, shadows whisper my name Concrete confessions, every alley a claim I spit syllables like mortar, stacking my fate Rhymes my hammer, my words build and create Neighbors gossip loud, but I’m deaf to the noise Counting life in lessons, not dollars or toys I fell through the cracks, scraped knees and pride But every bruise on my soul keeps the vision alive Pre-Hook – Through the storms, I see your heart Even broken pieces shine like art We stumble, we fall, we rise, we learn Every lesson in the dirt, every bridge we burn Hook – I’m learning, I’m earning, the world won’t break me Life’s turning, I’m burning, the fire can’t shake me Every scar, every mark, it’s a story I claim Lessons in the dirt, boy, it’s more than a game Bridge – I’ve seen nights darker than my doubts Broken promises echo, that’s what life’s about But even the shadows can’t hide your light Step through the ashes, hold on tight Lessons in the dirt, we rise, we fight Every wrong, every right, still we ignite Final Hook – I’m learning, I’m earning, the world won’t break me Life’s turning, I’m burning, the fire can’t shake me Every scar, every mark, it’s a story I claim Lessons in the dirt, boy, it’s more than a game