Discover the story of the song > Harlem Streets – Immortal Technique

The song talks about life in Harlem, where drugs and gun violence are rampant. The protagonist talks about the corrupt government and police, struggles to make ends meet, and how gentrification is affecting families. He also criticizes the politicians who send people to war but never send their own children. Ultimately, he wants to educate his community to rise above the negativity and mistrust. The chorus talks about the constant gun violence in Harlem.