[Intro]
Rain on the shutters, southbound train
Mum said, "Be home," I said, "Soon again"
Corner-shop receipt in my palm
Trying to keep my head calm
[Verse 1]
Blue bin by the gate, red mark on the wall
You don't know the pressure till the late calls
I was sixteen, learning not to react
Now I count every exit when I enter the flats
No film talk, just a kettle and a hallway
Old trainers by the mat, bills on a Thursday
He said, "Come outside," I said, "Say what you mean"
Two steps from the doorway, tension turned keen
I don't want a headline, I don't want a case
I want my little brother safe in his place
So I cut through the noise, let the postcode fade
Put the anger in a verse, not a blade
[Chorus]
Hold your ground, don't lose your name
Walk away before the small thing flames
Same cold block, but we choose our lane
Home by ten, let the night drain
[Verse 2]
Bus stop glass with the timetable bent
Everybody's got a story and a different intent
One man's pride, one man's debt
One missed call that he won't forget
I heard the crowd rise, felt the whole road tighten
Then I saw my mum's face in the kitchen
No medal for revenge, no win in the sirens
So I stepped back once, broke the cycle
Tell the young ones, pressure makes noise
But a quiet decision can protect your choice
Keep your circle small, keep your temper employed
Real strength is leaving when they want you annoyed
[Bridge]
If the door shuts, let it shut
If they talk, don't bite the hook
There is more than one way out
Take the long way home
[Chorus]
Hold your ground, don't lose your name
Walk away before the small thing flames
Same cold block, but we choose our lane
Home by ten, let the night drain
[Outro]
Rain on the shutters, first light near
Still got breath, still got people here
No crown for conflict, no glory in pain
I chose tomorrow on the night train