Rise Without Handouts

Lyrics

“No Handouts” [Intro] Yeah, look Had to earn every step that I took Had to write my own story, no book [Hook] No handouts, I was built for the pressure Lost some battles but I learned from the lessons Now I’m coming back stronger than ever Rain on my path, still I walk through the weather I got my eyes on the top, no fear Worked in silence, now the vision clear They weren’t around when the road disappeared Now they wanna stand close when the goal is near [Verse 1] I was down but I never stayed there Had a dream and I carried it everywhere People talk but I don’t let it interfere I’m too focused, got a purpose in my gear Every move got a reason behind it Every loss had a way to define it They tried to doubt me, I used it to climb it Turned every problem into perfect timing I’m on a mission, I’m chasing the prize You can see the determination in my eyes I don’t need approval, I know who I am Built my foundation, now I’m making a stand [Hook] No handouts, I was built for the pressure Lost some battles but I learned from the lessons Now I’m coming back stronger than ever Rain on my path, still I walk through the weather [Verse 2] I came from a place where the dream felt far Still looked up and I aimed for the stars Had to believe when they questioned my heart Had to keep pushing when it fell apart Now I’m moving with a different pace Put my struggles into my greatness Every chapter that I had to face Made me ready for the next place No excuses, I’m raising the bar No limits, I’m reaching the far Started with hope and a vision inside Now I’m building a future that’s mine [Outro] No shortcuts, no easy road Just faith in myself and the weight I hold When they ask how I made it this far I tell ‘em I followed the dream in my heart