Fists Up

I wasn't born this way but its how I've survived. One life to live and I won't be deprived.
 I used to be quiet and play by the rules, but how is one to grow when not given the tools?
Do what you're told- ain't nobody proud, just keep to the side and don't be loud. Always something better when all I do is try. I had to have my own back when I wanted to die.
Friends come and go, yeah I used to care, but I found too soon that it never got me anywhere.
Try too hard, care too much, never knowing what it felt like not being a crutch.
I've never been all for one -but one for all, and I'm sure not claiming to be ten feet tall.
 I don't care what it is that you do with your life, but haters better check before they pull out that knife.
You think you know me, but that is where you lack 'cause ain't nobody stabbing this bitch in the back.