Plato vs Ben Shapiro Rap Battle

I been walkin’ through the valley where the shadows hold a grudge, Every echo in my head is like a voice I used to trust. Tellin’ me to write my wrongs, but what’s the point if I ain’t right? Every page I fill with pain just turns to kindling overnight. Tell me, doc, is it mental or meant all along? Is it trauma from my past or just the toxins that I’m on? Either way, I’m in the deep end, drownin’ in my doubts, Tryna paddle past the pain but my brain won’t let me out. I take a breath, but the air got a cost, Every ounce of hope I gain is just a penny for the loss. I been beggin’ for a sign like a sinner at the gate, But Heaven’s doors are padlocked, and Hell just made me wait I don’t wanna be a martyr, I don’t wanna be a ghost, I just wanna find a meaning in the pain I hate the most. I don’t wanna be a victim, I don’t wanna be a name, Just another pretty candle in a vigil full of flames. I know that pain got a pension, it collects on what you owe, So when I bottle up my demons, that’s just interest that they grow. They say the mind is like a garden, what you plant is what will bloom, Then why’s my head a graveyard? Every thought becomes a tomb. I been studyin’ reflections, tryna mirror what I lack, But the mirror lookin’ cracked, now the past lookin’ back. Call it luck, call it fate, call it ghosts that never left, I just call it Monday morning when I wake up feelin’ death (deaf). I keep a smile on my face, got my mask up like a pro, Ain’t no clownin’ when you juggle all the weight you never show. Yeah, I laugh, yeah, I joke, yeah, I play like I’m okay, But my therapist keeps sayin’ that my humor’s in decay. I don’t wanna be a martyr, I don’t wanna be a ghost, I just wanna find a meaning in the pain I hate the most. I don’t wanna be a victim, I don’t wanna be a name, Just another pretty candle in a vigil full of flames. So I scribble on this paper like my soul is in the ink, If I let my thoughts go free, would they escape or would they sink? Every letter that I write is like a plea to set me right, But these verses feel like hearses when I’m buryin’ my fight. I been runnin’ from the reason when the reason’s runnin’ back, Tryna weather what I’m whetherin’ but pressure pushin’ cracks. Every night I knead the need to feel a purpose in my place, But the place I put my purpose put me perfectin’ my pain. Tell me, doc, is it normal to be numb when you’re awake? To be scared of your reflection ‘cause it knows what you won’t say? Is it normal to be tired when you never even rest? Is it normal to be breathing when there’s pressure on your chest? I don’t know, I just vent, I just scribble what I feel, I just hope somebody listens, maybe make the voices kneel. I ain’t lookin’ for a savior, I ain’t lookin’ for a cure, I just wanna hear somebody say they feel the same for sure.

[Verse] Yo to be honest I been thinkin' real deep A lot on my mind got no time for sleep Sometimes I wonder why the world feels so cold But I'mma speak my truth let the stories unfold [Verse 2] Walkin' through shadows where the light don't shine Hustlin' every day just to make a dime Voices in my head try to drag me down But my heart beats loud ain't no hero's crown [Chorus] Look in the mirror and I see my scars Each one a chapter in my book of wars Lived many lives just to be who I am I won't bow down never scam for the gram [Verse 3] Every friend and foe taught me to grow In a world so fake gotta let it go Chasin' my dreams like they're runnin' away Throwin' punches at life like I’m in a play [Bridge] Got no roadmap but I trust my shoes Every step's a risk every path I choose If you walk this way gotta pay your dues Life ain't a game but it's win or lose [Chorus] Look in the mirror and I see my scars Each one a chapter in my book of wars Lived many lives just to be who I am I won't bow down never scam for the gram

[Verse] Walked through the door, feelin' fresh, brand new New job, new hustle, change the whole view Clock ticks, boss talks, gotta make moves Time to shine, leave behind old blues [Verse 2] Resumé on fleek, dressed to impress First-day jitters, gotta confess Confidence high, worries less Chase the dream, never second guess [Chorus] New path, new grind, ready to succeed New day, new vibe, planting that seed Hustle hard, rise up, fulfill the need Fresh start, own the game, guaranteed [Verse 3] Break room chatter, makin’ new friends Shared laughter, the fun never ends First paycheck, future portends On this journey, no lose, only wins [Verse 4] Late nights, early rise, grindin’ my gears Facing fears, push through tears Dreams aligned, crystal clear New job, new me, future premieres [Chorus] New path, new grind, ready to succeed New day, new vibe, planting that seed Hustle hard, rise up, fulfill the need Fresh start, own the game, guaranteed

[Verse] Gaddi vich bass chad geya jatt Flexin' hard like a motherfucka chat Ballin' vich lane sade pass chhade Bitches on deck kiven na saddi gaddi bhade [Chorus] Gaddi da game thalle jivein flame Ridin' through the night never be the same Lights flashin' colors never turnin' tame Windows down bring the sound loud proclaim [Verse 2] Hood on fire hearts full of desire Speakers blast high takin' you higher Streets alive with beats always flyer Grinding gears uncharted this empire [Chorus] Gaddi da game thalle jivein flame Ridin' through the night never be the same Lights flashin' colors never turnin' tame Windows down bring the sound loud proclaim [Bridge] Catch these vibes neon rides in disguise Never look back when destiny ties Fuel in veins stakes rise no lies Shadows chase but we cut through the skies [Chorus] Gaddi da game thalle jivein flame Ridin' through the night never be the same Lights flashin' colors never turnin' tame Windows down bring the sound loud proclaim

Verse 1 (Rap): Grandma feeds me, grandpa tells a story, Tales of the past, they stay in my memory. Mom calls from the window, “It’s time to eat!” I remember those moments, they felt so sweet. Friends called me outside, but I ran back home, Chilling with my brother, watching TV shows. Wrestling, laughing, time didn’t wait, Back then, I thought this would never change. Chorus (Pop): Mom calls out, we all go inside, Dad is with us, my hero, my guide. Grandma is laughing, grandpa’s so wise, Together forever, these days never die. Playing with my brother, fooling around, Time’s flying by, but we won’t back down. Life felt so simple, those carefree days, But time moves on — it won’t stay the same. Verse 2 (Rap): Growing up fast, but I still hold tight, To days when we all were side by side. Dad at work, mom always near, Time keeps moving, but love stays clear. Grandma and grandpa, a light in the dark, Teaching me lessons, shaping my heart. Painting these pictures, not in a book, But deep in my mind, in every look. Chorus (Pop): Mom calls out, we all go inside, Dad is with us, my hero, my guide. Grandma is laughing, grandpa’s so wise, Together forever, these days never die. Playing with my brother, fooling around, Time’s flying by, but we won’t back down. Life felt so simple, those carefree days, But time moves on — it won’t stay the same. Final: Cherish the time, it slips away, Every moment counts, don’t waste a day. You can’t rewind, it’s like the sand, So hold it close — while you still can.

[Verse] Stackin' up racks got the duffle full of hunnids Money in the safe yeah the bag stay flooded Pull up in the whip black tint no discussion Fully loaded clip if they trip we get to bussin' [Verse 2] Diamonds on my neck lookin' like a chandelier Steppin' in the club all the haters disappear Movin' with the squad like a pack of wolves at night Always on the grind never blinded by the lights [Chorus] Paper dreams floatin' like a kite in the sky Livin' for the moment never wonderin' why Chasin' that green while the world passes by Paper dreams yeah we reachin' for the high [Bridge] Foot on the gas ain't no time to slow down City on my back yeah I wear the golden crown Hustle in my blood ain't no way I'm gonna drown Livin' paper dreams as we take another round [Verse 3] Flash of the cameras yeah we always pose to win Money on our mind no we never lose or bend Rollin' in the fast lane ain't no stoppin' me or them Keepin' it one hundred as we shine from deep within [Chorus] Paper dreams floatin' like a kite in the sky Livin' for the moment never wonderin' why Chasin' that green while the world passes by Paper dreams yeah we reachin' for the high

[Verse] Bachpan se bada socha tha, main kyu rukoon? Yeh road mera! Hustle kiya din-raat, leke sapne saath, main aaya hoon akele par ab gang hai saath! Scene badla, baatein badli, juban pe control, khud pe yakeen hai asli, Jungle ka sher, shabdon ka vandar, mic pe aake, game bana dunga andar. [Verse 2] Bachche bolte, mera jadoo, kalam se chitkaar, rapper ka baap hoon, Dushman raah mein, alag hi vibe pe, haddi ki kadak, koi dil pe, Bina brakes ki gadi, chalo speed pe, sapnon ki ardhraatri, chalo ride pe, Karam pe bharosa, kuch na gumrah, kare sach baatein fir bhi hum saaf. [Chorus] Udaasiyon ka bazaar, humne banaya khushiyon ka tyohar, Mitti se sona bankar, yeh hustle ka pyaar, Goonje yeh sheher, har sipara yeh paiso ka khar, Zubaan pe shola, har line me dam maaro asar. [Verse 3] Ajeeb-si yeh dunia, magar har pal ka rang shandar Na jane kab kya ho, par sapne ab bhi bemisaal Laga apni jaan, bilkul khud pe yakeen, Lipti-nayi duniya, aur hum hain number one scene. [Verse 4] Safar ka silsila, kabhi rukna nahi tha, Shaher ka badalna, humne dekha sapna tha, Nakhre uthana alag, magar dil hai saaf, Sanche lakshay par, humara har irada pakka tha. [Bridge] Behtareen hai raaste, raat ka chase kamaal, Ragon mein jo khoon hai, woh junoon hai bahaal, Sapnon ki mohra, wohi raah hum chaltein, Dheere dheere hansna, sabka anjam sahtein.

[Verse] Suno meri kahani, phir bhi na samjho gyani Struggle meri zindagi, dushman mere pareshan ji Dil bara jasba, yeh raaste risk hain Dollar signs mere damag, paise ki fikr, fam [Chorus] Phir bhi tatti woh, phaat rahe hum Mushkilat, yeh zindagi ka dum Phoosi mein chhupa, yeh passion pun Tatti aur phoosi, in streets ka gum [Verse 2] Raat bhar daur, roshni ka silsila Dil toh bachpan se hi Bhagat Singh wala Sar pe rakh taj, ban gaya mai raees Jaan phoonk ke hustle, har qalb ka vaakif [Chorus] Phir bhi tatti woh, phaat rahe hum Mushkilat, yeh zindagi ka dum Phoosi mein chhupa, yeh passion pun Tatti aur phoosi, in streets ka gum [Bridge] Mitti se utha, phir bhi nikla anmola Dushman k maqsad, khud se hi dushman dola Umeed se bhari, meri zubaan ki tezi Jeet meri qabil, yeh safar kitna raazi [Verse 3] Saanu marzi diyan gallan, dil diyan raatan Toofan mein geet, main nayi shaam banaan Dollar ya paisa, sadi duniya de rang Khushbu phoosi di, tatti da rang

[Verse] Rhymes sharper than a switchblade, in the night’s serenade, Brick walls echo dreams, paths hard, don’t fade. Skyline city lights blink, hope in shadows sway, Corner store wisdom, hustlers in the alleyway. [Bridge] Streetlights hum stories, neon whispers wild, Graffiti on the walls, silent songs compiled. Concrete jungle rhymes, beats in the night confined, Lost dreams and found hopes, intertwined. [Chorus] Sky's the limit, ambition with no ceiling, Dreams in the stars, high-rise feeling. City's heartbeat, pulse never stopping, Rise from the gutter, to skyline popping. [Verse] Pavement playground, echoes of the struggle, Flame from a matchstick, life in the hustle. Subway graffiti art, tales in the tunnel, Soul beneath steel, heart's eternal funnel. [Bridge] Night’s canvas painted, dreams spray like tags, Rainbow in the darkness, hope in duffle bags. Life a tightrope walk, balance on thin threads, Every step like chess moves, kings crowned or dead. [Chorus] Sky's the limit, ambition with no ceiling, Dreams in the stars, high-rise feeling. City's heartbeat, pulse never stopping, Rise from the gutter, to skyline popping.

(Verse 1) Yo, class in session, but the lesson’s a joke, Blonde tyrant in the front, just waiting to provoke. Forgets every name, like we don’t even exist, Yet remembers to mock—yo, what kinda twist? She walks in late, but we’re the ones blamed, Call us all lazy, but we’re playin’ her game. Distracted herself, yet expects us to grind, Hypocrite moves with a narrow-ass mind. She got her favorites, they get a free pass, The rest of us drown in the weight of her wrath. Judging too quick, she don’t even think, Labeling futures in less than a blink. (Pre-Chorus) She points at our failures like it’s comedy night, But the only clown here stays stuck in the light. Prejudiced mind, yeah, stuck in the past, If you ain’t her favorite, you ain’t gonna last. (Chorus) She thinks she’s the queen, but she rules with a frown, Step outta line and she’s tearing you down. Always right? Nah, always oppressive, Open your mouth and she gets aggressive. (Verse 2) I speak, she snaps—"Boy, don’t contradict!" Ego so big, but the logic’s so thick. Thinks we’re all doomed, won’t amount to a thing, But when we all win, she won’t hear that ring. She laughs at our pain, puts it up on display, But karma’s a test she’ll be failing one day. She grades with a bias, she picks who succeeds, The rest of us drowning while she holds the keys. She claims that she’s fair, but it’s clear that she’s not, You challenge her once and you’re left there to rot. Got favorites, got targets, it’s all just a game, But one day, nobody will care for her name. (Bridge) Irritable, bitter, a script full of hate, Can’t stand when we challenge her fate. Shows off our losses, but hides when we win, Guess deep down, she’s the one caged within. She talks like she’s wise, like she’s seen it all, But wisdom don’t come from just watching us fall. Trapped in her power trip, lost in her pride, But respect ain't a thing you can force or decide. (Verse 3 – Extra Fire) She act like a queen, but she barely a pawn, Her kingdom of rules gettin’ walked on and gone. Says we’re all failures, but check on the stats, Her best students leave and ain’t lookin’ back. She can’t take a joke, but she love to dish out, Talkin’ real tough with a permanent pout. Push us too hard, think we’re bound to break, But pressure makes diamonds—yeah, big mistake. She scared of the day when we rise and we shine, When she’s stuck in her past, left behind by time. Her insults don’t matter, they fade in the air, While we out in the world, breathin’ in fresh air. (Chorus – Repeated for Emphasis) She thinks she’s the queen, but she rules with a frown, Step outta line and she’s tearing you down. Always right? Nah, always oppressive, Open your mouth and she gets aggressive. (Outro – Final Blow) So here’s your report, straight to your face, We ain’t your puppets, we’re outta this place. One day you’ll see, when we shine in the light, While you’re stuck in your past, still losing the fight.

[Verse] Microphone in hand, electrify the land, Feedin' off the crowd’s energy, stage is where I stand. Flow tighter than a noose, y’all ain't got a clue, Wordplay sharper, cut haters right through. [Verse 2] Poppin' off bottles, celebration like a king, Glory in the spotlight, crowns and diamond rings. Street cred thicker than a Sunday stew, Legend in this game, ain't nothin' new. [Chorus] Rise up, stand tall, ain't no fear, won't fall, From the gutter to the top, broke down every wall. Dream chasin' daily, hustle never smaller, Champ of the masses, destined shot-caller. [Verse 3] Aces in my deck, poker face never crack, Fortune and fame, got the world on my back. Every rhyme monumental, verses absolute, Craftin' timeless hits, gold like a flute. [Verse 4] Enemies tryin' but they stumblin' and failin', I keep advancing, heart and soul prevailing. No bridge too far, no mountain too high, Sky's the limit, but I soar beyond the sky. [Chorus] Rise up, stand tall, ain't no fear, won't fall, From the gutter to the top, broke down every wall. Dream chasin' daily, hustle never smaller, Champ of the masses, destined shot-caller.

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