no matter what they say
I’m writing my own tale
I’m fighting my own way
and I will survive
no matter what they say
I’ve chosen my way
to tell you my story
I know I’ll survive
no matter what they say

my way or no way, nonbelievers ok,
I’m a showcase, how I made it
through the cold days,
heard them say, addis,
mediocre, average, dead and gone,
down and out, cold-hearted [bad word] 
anti-social, don’t take it personal,
I don’t f*** with anybody,
keep a tight circle,
same goals, same dreams, same values matter,
honesty, loyalty, see how it adds up,

knocked down a million times,
prayed on my knees,
darkest hour, g-o-d’s power,
got me back on my feet

no matter what they say
I’m writing my own tale
I’m fighting my own way
and I will survive
no matter what they say
I’ve chosen my way
to tell you my story
I know I’ll survive
no matter what they say

all alone and I feel I’m on a burning ground
hold my hands, let me know it’ll turn around
show me how to be strong, I wanna stay alive
oh yes now I know I will survive
all my life I had a dream [bad word] for
I see the [bad word] out, I see the picture more
I see the birds fly and a clear sky
right over my head, over my head

knocked down a million times,
prayed on my knees,
darkest hour, g-o-d’s power,
got me back on my feet

no matter what they say
I’m writing my own tale
I’m fighting my own way
and I will survive
no matter what they say
I’ve chosen my way
to tell you my story
I know I’ll survive
no matter what they say

they can’t judge me, they don’t know me
I won’t budge see, I walk my own streets, [bad word] me)
I’ve been lonley, eyes wide shut

no matter what they say
I’m writing my own tale
I’m fighting my own way
and I will survive
no matter what they say
I’ve chosen my way
to tell you my story
I know I’ll survive
no matter what they say