Stand Strong

[Chorus: Steele & Tek]
I walk around town with the pound strapped down
That's only because it's mad real in Bucktown
It gets mad deep in the streets when you gotta
Watch your back for beasts, enemies, even your peeps
I step to my business, stand strong on my own two
Do what I have to do to get through
If you're for real, then you know the deal. I do or die
And I never ran, never will

[Verse 1: Tek & Steele]
Daybreak sneaks upon my camp once more
Niggas drowning in blackness, stretched on the floor
Breakfast is served, the killer dealer from the Stuy
All bwoy go heaven, but no bwoy wan' die
Watch the thin line of rap and reality
Get yourself hurt, even cause fatal casualties
See, let me explain: this ain't no game
The words you talk'll have you coming right up out your frame
You understand where I'm coming from, slim
Bucktown's the state of mind that I'm trapped in. If you
Wanna see me, have some sensi
Keep your actions real, everything'll be irie
Wicked-minded youth, dem'll lick off a shot
'Cause the roots spilling 'round my way to get hot. Had to
Relocate, update with my inner
Build and destroy when I step in the center of
The cipher in the night, wool rolled tight
Boot Camp Click—no doubt, that's right. Now you're
Singing a sad hymn, asking me to stop them
From throwing away your sloppy, double-chinneded husband
Mr. Rippa, I got lyrics out the Timbs
Hurt their pride so bad, make you never talk again. And you
Called yourself a man. I cram to understand
Never step into your business 'less you got a clan

[Chorus: Steele & Tek]
I walk around town with the pound strapped down
That's only because it's mad real in Bucktown
It gets mad deep in the streets when you gotta
Watch your back for beasts, enemies, even your peeps
I step to my business, stand strong on my own two
Do what I have to do to get through
If you're for real, then you know the deal. I do or die
And I never ran, never will

[Verse 2: Steele & Tek]
When I come around
The block, I give mad love to the heads that I know
While the heads that I don't know watch. As I
Step to my business, they witness me
Constantly building with my family
Jealousy makes them enemies, so when them
Not step correct, me and my Tek'll put an end to the
Individuals who choose to use life for granted
What you gwan do when it's demanded?
Will your boys leave you stranded in the midst of a battle?
Will you get that ass shattered at your own risk?
I hope y'all niggas get it right this time 'cause in this
Life of mine, I'm going out for crime, and I believe
You got to take what you want to achieve
Some do have tricks up them sleeves
But we crack down on the wack found back 'round
Bucktown, get down if you're with the now
'Cause what's happening? There's a whole lot of flapping
But watch what'll happen when we bring Gunn Clappaz in
Boot Camp organize in the streets
In the industry, on the rise with my peeps, but don't
Sleep 'cause you'll only manage to gain a mental block
On your brain or a Glock to your frame
Basic training, Boot Camp don't let shit slide
So we be ready for what be on the brick side

[Chorus: Tek and Steele]
I walk around town with my pound strapped down
That's only because it's mad real in Bucktown
It gets mad deep in the streets when you gotta watch
Your back for the beasts, enemies, even your peeps
I step to my business, stand strong on my own two
Do what I have to do to get through
If you're for real, then you know the deal. I do or die
And I never ran, never will

[Outro: Tek & Steele]
Straight like that, Beatminerz for your chromes
Yeah, better recognize
Yeah, haha
Yo, I'm black out my mind
Hand me that shit
Stand strong. That's the only way to last long