[Intro ]
Yeah…
It’s still love, but it’s distant now
It’s still me, just different now
I ain’t who I was, I’m who I had to become
Pain built me, brick by brick… one by one
[Hook]
I was broken down bad, had to pick up the pieces
Heart cold as ice, now I wear it like Jesus
I ain’t trustin’ no soul, everybody got secrets
But I came out the fire, now I shine for a reason
Yeah I hurt, but I healed
Had to learn how to feel
Turned my pain into steel
Now I’m solid, I’m real
Wasn’t built off love — I was built off pain
They gon’ know my name, through the hurt and the rain
[Verse 1]
They left when I needed ‘em most
I was starvin’, they had toast
Gave my last, they turned ghost
Now I’m eatin’ and I barely boast
Kept receipts, I got the notes
Fake love don’t hit me close
I was drownin’ in regret
Now I surf when feelings flow
Told myself, “Keep growin’ slow”
Cut off ties, I let ’em go
I was beggin’ hearts to stay
Now I’m good just bein’ solo
[Pre-Hook – sung, softer melody]
I lost people that I prayed for
Gave ’em light, they threw shade more
Still got love, but it’s caged more
Just don’t knock, I don’t open that door
[Hook]
I was broken down bad, had to pick up the pieces
Heart cold as ice, now I wear it like Jesus
I ain’t trustin’ no soul, everybody got secrets
But I came out the fire, now I shine for a reason
Yeah I hurt, but I healed
Had to learn how to feel
Turned my pain into steel
Now I’m solid, I’m real
Wasn’t built off love — I was built off pain
They gon’ know my name, through the hurt and the rain
[Verse 2]
I don’t cry no more, I plot
Turn my losses into guap
Turn my silence into talks
That get rich just off the thoughts
Cold nights in my zone
Healin’ scars on airplane mode
No attachments on my phone
Just some prayers, and my goals
I was loyal, I was true
But that loyalty killed me too
Had to learn: don’t overdo
They won’t drown if it ain’t you
[Bridge]
They don’t see the nights I bled for peace
The demons I had to face just to sleep
But I never let it break my feet
Now I stand tall even when it’s deep
[Hook]
I was broken down bad, had to pick up the pieces
Heart cold as ice, now I wear it like Jesus
I ain’t trustin’ no soul, everybody got secrets
But I came out the fire, now I shine for a reason
Yeah I hurt, but I healed
Had to learn how to feel
Turned my pain into steel
Now I’m solid, I’m real
Wasn’t built off love — I was built off pain
They gon’ know my name, through the hurt and the rain
Outro – spoken word + melodic ad-libs over faded beat
(spoken softly)
They only see the shine…
Not the scars that taught me how to glow
Only see the wins
Not the nights I prayed I wouldn’t fold
(melodic hums layered behind)
Had to break just to build again
Had to lose just to heal within
Told my soul, “Don’t trust too quick”
Now I love with a shield and a pen
Yeah, this ain’t luck, it’s survival
Pain been my greatest idol
I ain’t numb, I just know better
And I stand on that — now and forever…
MinnieVs
