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