Lyrics

[Mowal]
Yaaaaa leli, ya leli
In these streets where I was born
Every stone knows my name
Between the walls of my home
My people share my pain
[Verse 1]
Walking down these alleys day by day
People call my name, they know my way
Some try to bring me down, but hey
My block's got my back, that's what I say
Been here since I could barely walk
Now everyone knows how I talk
Not trying to act like I'm so tough
But this neighborhood taught me enough
[Chorus]
My block knows my name (Ay!)
My story is their story (Tell em!)
My block knows my name (Ay!)
And I'm living for their glory
(Eh-eh-eh, eh-eh-eh)
[Verse 2]
Every morning, same faces I see
Old man Ahmed making mint tea
Kids playing football in the street
This life ain't perfect, but it's sweet
They tried to say we won't survive
But look at us now, we're still alive
My mother's prayers keep me strong
This whole block, we belong
[Bridge - Mowal Style]
Yaaaa nas, ya nas
Through the hard times we stand together
Our doors stay open whatever the weather
Our bread we share, our joy we share
This is more than just a neighborhood
This is family, understand?
[Chorus]
My block knows my name (Ay!)
My story is their story (Tell em!)
My block knows my name (Ay!)
And I'm living for their glory
(Eh-eh-eh, eh-eh-eh)
[Final Verse]
Every brick in these walls
Has a story to recall
Poor or rich, we're all the same
In these streets we made our name
When I rise, we all rise
That's no lie, that's no lie
My success is their success
Our unity, nothing less