The city street is hot
The weather is hot and the people in the city are agitated.

Every corner in the town, there's a paycheck waiting
There are job opportunities available all around the city.

Put a flower in your pocket
Carry something small and beautiful as a symbol of hope and positivity.

If you seem them boy you drop it and you run
If you see danger, leave it behind and run away from it.

They may pretend they like you
People may act like they care, but they may not have your best interests at heart.

But man's best friend will bite you just for fun
Even those who are supposed to be your closest allies can be disloyal and turn on you.

If they're gunning for you boy, you've already won
If people are trying to bring you down, it means you are already ahead of them.

I had a dream today
The speaker had a vision or thought about something important.

About a hustle lost
The speaker had a vision of something valuable that was lost due to lack of effort or strategy.

He paid his dues
The person worked hard to pay their debts or fulfill their obligations.

Then he paid the cost
However, they had to pay a high price for their mistakes or failures.

Wish I knew back then
The speaker regrets not having the knowledge in the past that they have now.

All I know right now
The speaker has gained wisdom and knowledge from their experiences.

Things would be much different
If the speaker had known then what they know now, the outcome would have been better.

The time has allowed
Over time, the speaker has gained perspective and knowledge.

With tired eyes, and bills to pay
The speaker is struggling to make ends meet.

You gotta make it through, another day
Despite the struggles, the speaker is determined to keep going and survive.

The streets can see into your soul
The environment around you can affect your thoughts and emotions.

It ain't where ya been, but where you're gonna go
Your past doesn't define you, it's your future that matters.