Lyrics

[Intro]
They ask me 'bout my purpose, my reason to strive,
Why I walk this lonely road, just to stay alive.
It ain't the fame or fortune, that keeps me in the lane,
It's the sacred covenant, through joy and through pain.
The perfect cushion, that spring in every stride,
Yeah, my very existence, it cannot be denied!

[Verse 1]
Look, the sun hit the pavement, another day's begun,
World on my shoulders, got a million things to run.
Not worried 'bout the paper, or the beef, or the chase,
My focus laser-sharp, on the laces in their place.
Seen the rain fall heavy, seen the dust blow fine,
Every scuff's a medal, a story carved in time.
Heard the whispers from the block, "Yo, those kicks ain't clean!"
My heart took a hit, like a jab to the spleen.
But I brushed 'em down slow, with a passion you can't fake,
For these ain't just threads, man, my whole damn future's at stake!

[Chorus]
SOLE SURVIVOR! Through the concrete and the mud!
SOLE SURVIVOR! Got that fresh blood, in my blood!
From the first lace-up, till the tread wears thin,
You the real MVP, where do I even begin?
MY SNEAKERS! The truth in every step I take!
My foundation, my destiny, for goodness sake!
Yeah, SOLE SURVIVOR! Ain't no fakin' the funk,
This ain't just footwear, this my personal junk— ...tion.

[Verse 2]
Remember that time, almost stepped in the gum?
My whole world flashed, I went instantly numb!
A near-death experience, on the avenue, believe it,
Had to dodge that sticky bomb, my soul could not retrieve it!
And the crease on the toe box, a crease of despair,
A permanent reminder, of burdens I bear.
People clownin', laughin', sayin' "Dude, it's just a shoe!"
They don't understand the bond, me and my two.
They been to the darkest alleys, seen the brightest lights,
Carried every secret, through my loneliest nights.

[Bridge]
Some chase the paper, some chase the quick thrill,
But I'm chasing that feeling, that fresh unboxing chill.
Is it obsession? A sickness of the mind?
To leave the new pair boxed, for the perfect time?
Nah, it's dedication, a spiritual quest,
Putting my best foot forward, always passing the test.
Yeah, when I lace 'em up, the whole world knows my name,
'Cause these ain't just sneakers, yo, this ain't no game!

[Outro - Beat fades slightly, ad-libs over the top]
Sole Survivor. Uh huh.
You feel me? The real ones know.
Every step a statement.
My kicks the truth. Word.

(Beat fades to a final synth note and drum hit)