the street is hard is incorrectly written and should be written as "the street is hard..." being its meaning: The phrase " The street is hard " It is very used by Colombian parents who claim their children being lazy at home and do not help in chores. Sounds almost like a threat " or collaborate or going ". Sometimes moms especially, say: " It is that nothing there is better than the Hotel Mama ".
the street is hard is incorrectly written and should write is as "lost." being its meaning: Person that is without work, and leaves them feet on the street looking. At least, fighting only for the livelihood daily. Passing this, cold and hunger.