Raised in the heart of the cite heat

where the city never sleeps

people falling apart from the rules

will they ever learn

I'm livin' day by day

I'm afraid to sleep

I'm livin' on the edge



Raised in the soul of a human zoo

where pity has no name

like a cancer that grows over time

I feel the anger rise

I'm livin' day by day

everyone seems to hate

I'm lookin' for a break



Hatred and violence

surrounds and controls

times gettin' harder

I'm doin' time on skid row



Hate burns like fire

in the depths of hell

feels like I'm dyin'

in this heart of hate



Depression fills the city streets

I've seen where poverty grows

no way to heal this cruel disease

only pain remains

I'm livin' day by day

everyone seems to hate

but life goes on and on