[Verse 1]
I came up out the dust
No handouts, no trust
Whole block full of talk
I just learn, then I cut
Cold eyes, big plans
Palm tight on my bands
If you love me, show proof
I don't fold for demands
Seen a lot of fake love
Seen a lot of broke dreams
Smile in your face
Then they vanish when you need
I ain't built for the fall
I don't crawl, I don't plead
If it cost me my soul
Then that money ain't for me
[Chorus]
Don't fold, don't run
Don't fold, don't run
I keep my head high
I keep my bread up
Don't fold, don't run
Don't fold, don't run
They want your whole light
Then they leave you dead up
[Verse 2]
Money talk, I listen
Problems come, I dismiss them
No badge on my heart
I don't let 'em come and kiss it
Pretty words, same game
Same grin, same lane
I seen them switch sides
For a little shine and fame
I don't chase what don't stay
I don't pray for fake chains
If it don't build you up
It can sit with the pain
Too many die for applause
For a crowd that don't care
Save your breath, save your blood
Put your faith in what's there
[Chorus]
Don't fold, don't run
Don't fold, don't run
I keep my head high
I keep my bread up
Don't fold, don't run
Don't fold, don't run
They want your whole light
Then they leave you dead up
[Bridge]
Look
Don't break for a face in the room
Don't trade your name for a tune
If they never held you down
Why you drowning for them too?
One life, one lane
One mind, one aim
You can't bleed for the blind
And still expect the same
[Final Chorus]
Don't fold, don't run
Don't fold, don't run
I keep my head high
I keep my bread up
Don't fold, don't run
Don't fold, don't run
Love don't pay my scars
So I keep my chest up