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