Story of My Life
Jay-Z

Instrumental Intro:

[Speech Interlude]:
"Life is a journey, not just a destination. Every chapter shapes who we are, every victory molds our fate, and every loss teaches us strength. Here's the story of my life..."

[Verse 1]:
"From the block under streetlights, dreams swirling in my mind,
Every step a battle fought, every dollar hard to find.
Came from struggle, came from pain, but I rise above it all,
Took the losses as my lessons, now I'm standing tall.
In the city where the hustle meets the hope,
I learned to navigate the dark, learned to copes..."

[Chorus]:
"This is the story of my life, the highs and lows,
Through the fire and the rain, see how my garden grows.
Rising from the ashes, leaving doubts behind,
This is the story of my life, a legacy defined."

[Verse 2]:
"Late nights, early mornings, my grind never stops,
Every record like a bullet, every lyric like a shot.
Built a kingdom from the ground, brick by brick I lay,
Facing fears, chasing dreams, living life my way.
With the world on my shoulders, I still stand sublime,
A testament to perseverance, transcending time..."

[Chorus]:
"This is the story of my life, the highs and lows,
Through the fire and the rain, see how my garden grows.
Rising from the ashes, leaving doubts behind,
This is the story of my life, a legacy defined."

[Verse 3]:
"Now I look back at the path that I chose,
Each scar a reminder, each wound just shows.
That the journey is the gift, the struggle the art,
Painted with my passion, it’s the beat of my heart.
And as the curtain falls, and the last notes play,
I’ll keep telling my story, come what may..."

[Chorus]:
"This is the story of my life, the highs and lows,
Through the fire and the rain, see how my garden grows.
Rising from the ashes, leaving doubts behind,
This is the story of my life, a legacy defined."

[Instrumental Break]:

Fadeout...