Cracked concrete heart, where the sun beats down

No soft earth here, just this hardened ground.

They said nothin' grows in a place like this

Just broken dreams and a forgotten kiss.

But deep inside, a stubborn seed remained

Ignoring whispers of the hurt and pain.

A quiet yearning for a different view

Something beautiful, something strong and new.

Like a cactus blooming on asphalt tonight

A little defiance in the pale moonlight.

Against all the odds, pushing through the gray

Finding a way to blossom anyway.

Scratched skin tough, learned to take the blows

Watched the fragile things wither and decompose.

Didn't ask for mercy, didn't beg or plead

Just held onto a hope, a silent creed.

And deep inside, a stubborn seed remained

Ignoring whispers of the hurt and pain.

A quiet yearning for a different view

Something beautiful, something strong and new.

Like a cactus blooming on asphalt tonight

A little defiance in the pale moonlight.

Against all the odds, pushing through the gray

Finding a way to blossom anyway.

Maybe beauty isn't soft and sweet and tame

Maybe it's the fire that burns through the shame.

A resilience etched in every thorny line

A testament to a spirit that can shine.

And now you see, this stubborn seed took hold

A story whispered, brave and bold.

A quiet power, breaking through the bleak

More than surviving, undeniably unique.

Yeah, a cactus blooming on asphalt, burning bright!

A rebel flower bathed in silver light!

Against all the darkness, watch me stand so tall!

Unbreakable beauty, answering freedom's call!

Oh, a cactus blooming, watch me rise and thrive!

In this harsh landscape, I'm alive, alive!

With thorns of courage, and a vibrant hue!

This asphalt garden, I made something new!