I’m just bein’ me ( God made me this way )

I’m just bein’ me, I ain’t tryna play tough,

Yeah I take things serious, that’s how my folks raised us.

When it comes to my job, my heart, and protectin’ my kin,

I put my boots on tight and give it all I can.

You walk in talkin’ loud like you’re runnin’ the scene,

Tryna act too cool, but that ain’t impressin’ me.

Sayin’ “lighten up, bro,” like we’re lifelong friends,

But I don’t spill my story ’til I know a man.

(Pre-Chorus)

You’re tryin’ hard to fit in, runnin’ mouths just to stand tall,

Talkin’ ’bout me and others—man, that ain’t real at all.

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(Chorus – Longer & With God)

’Cause respect is earned, not handed out for free,

You want it from the world? Start with who you’re tryna be.

I work hard with pride in every job I got,

Ain’t chasin’ the drama, I’ve got enough at my spot.

I keep my head down, stay true, stay real,

God made me steady, and that’s just how I feel.

You can talk your talk, but you don’t shake me—

I’ve walked through storms that only God helped me beat.

So if you don’t like me, then let it be—

I don’t give a dang who does or who don’t,

’Cause I’m just bein’ me… yeah, God made me me.

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(Verse 2)

I mind my own business, stay quiet, stay grown,

Clock-in is business, clock-out I go home.

I ain’t judging your hustle, don’t you judge mine,

We all got battles we’re carryin’ behind our eyes.

You say you want respect, but you’re throwin’ dirt names,

Actin’ like a victim when you’re stirrin’ up flames.

Man, I walk the line steady, that’s the way I was taught,

My word, my honor—both things God bought.

(Pre-Chorus)

I’ve seen enough of people talkin’ loud but standin’ weak,

Respect comes from character, not how loud you speak.

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(Chorus – Longer & With God)

’Cause respect is earned, not handed out for free,

You want it from the world? Start with who you’re tryna be.

I work hard with pride in every job I got,

Ain’t chasin’ the drama, I’ve got enough at my spot.

I keep my head down, stay true, stay real,

God made me solid, and that’s just how I feel.

You can talk your talk, but you don’t shake me—

I’ve walked through storms that only God helped me beat.

So if you don’t like me, then let it be—

I don’t give a dang who does or who don’t,

’Cause I’m just bein’ me… yeah, God made me me.

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(Bridge – Teddy Swims soulful rise)

I ain’t perfect, I ain’t flawless,

But the Lord knows I’m honest.

If that ain’t good enough for you,

Then walk on through—He’ll see me through.

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(Final Chorus – Big Jelly Roll + Luke Combs energy)

Yeah respect is earned, you gotta stand on your own,

And God’s the one who taught me how to stay strong alone.

I work hard with pride, and I sleep just fine,

’Cause He keeps my heart clean and my soul aligned.

And if you don’t like me, man, set yourself free—

I don’t give a dang who does or who don’t,

’Cause God made me me…

Yeah, God made me me.

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(Outro)

I’m just bein’ me…

Real as the dirt on these old work jeans.

Thankin’ God for the man He let me be…

Yeah, I’m just bein’ me.