Trenches
Survival Symphony: Life's Battle in the Concrete Jungle
Lyrics
In these trenches It’s kill or be killed
In the challenging circumstances or struggles (trenches), survival depends on either defeating others or being defeated.
Risky moves leads to blood spilled
Taking risky actions can lead to violent consequences, resulting in spilled blood.
Concrete jungle valley of death
Describing a harsh and dangerous environment akin to a concrete jungle, where death is a constant threat.
What will you do when you’re put to the test
Prompting the listener to consider their actions when faced with a challenging situation or trial.
From the gutter I rise
Despite difficult circumstances, the speaker rises from a disadvantaged position.
Blood and pain fill my eyes
The speaker's eyes are filled with the harsh realities of life, including blood and pain.
Gotta hustle every fucking day
Emphasizing the need to work hard and strive every day, possibly in a challenging environment.
dead in the street if you lose that game
Highlighting the severe consequences, even death, for losing in the struggles or competitions.
I got five on it You won’t die for it
Offering a resource (five) but challenging the listener's commitment to risking their life for it.
Life on the line You ain’t down to ride
Stressing the high stakes, with life on the line, and questioning the listener's readiness for a significant commitment.
I see your hand shaking i know what you’re thinking
Observing physical signs of fear or hesitation in someone's hand and understanding their thoughts.
What do you do if you miss your shot
Posing a hypothetical scenario where missing an opportunity could have dire consequences.
From the gutter I rise
Reiteration of rising from a disadvantaged position in difficult circumstances.
blood and pain fill my eyes
Continuation of the imagery of blood and pain, emphasizing the harsh realities the speaker faces.
Gotta hustle every fucning day
Reemphasizing the need for consistent effort and hard work in the challenging environment.
Dead in the street if you lose this game
Warning about the potential deadly consequences of failure in the struggles or competitions.
I rise from the gutter
Repeating the theme of overcoming adversity and rising from difficult circumstances.
In these streets death takes you
Pointing out the inevitability of death in the dangerous streets, reinforcing the challenging nature of the environment.
You wanna be king of the streets
Expressing a desire for power and prominence in the streets but acknowledging there are obstacles (represented by "me").
First you gotta get through me
Setting a condition for achieving dominance in the streets, suggesting a formidable challenge.
You fucked around
Conveying a sense of consequence or retribution for making mistakes or being reckless.
Now you’ll find out this ain’t a game
Asserting the seriousness of the situation, emphasizing that it is not a trivial or playful matter.
I’ll cut your heart out
Using graphic imagery to illustrate the severity of the consequences, suggesting a brutal response to defiance.
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