Silent Sacrifices

Nobody sees the nights I gave up sleep The quiet sacrifices buried way too deep

Every silent moment where I chose to let go Threw a shot at a dream that most never know

Gave up hanging out just to stay in and grind Lost track of friends that I thought would be for life

They say time is money and I spend it all in silence Days in isolation just to build up my defiance

Missed calls, birthdays I couldn't even show Family wondering where I'm at, they don't even know

I put my everything into the hustle, into the art But nobody talks about the times that tear you apart

They see the surface, never see the price They cheer for the wins but don't see the sacrifice

They don't know the moments that I wanted to fall But I gave it everything, heart, body and soul

Silent sacrifices, they don't meet the headlines But I know the cost of every late night crime

Goes through the pain with the money by my side Built my foundation from the tears I had to hide