Prompt / Lyrics
[Verse 1] Clock-in buzz Fluorescent dawn Keys on my hip Hope already gone Boss in the tower Coffee breath roar Barking my name From behind that door He says “smile” On this concrete mile While the paint peels slow From the cinderblock tile [Pre-Chorus] Every gate slam echoes Right inside my head I’m counting hours Like I’m the one in the shed (yeah) [Chorus] Cellblock paycheck Minimum rage I’m doing time for a line on a page Warden of nothing King of my cage Laugh it off loud while I swallow the ache Cellblock paycheck Grind in my bones Babysit tempers and busted-up phones Everyone’s screaming I stand like stone Punch out late Drive a rusted throne [Verse 2] Inmates banging On steel all night “Yo Boss Yo boss!” Picking every fight Cards on the table Smuggled smoke trail My patience hanging By a rusty nail Supervisor radio Crackling commands “Write that up!” With his clean Soft hands [Pre-Chorus] Every insult whispered Burns behind my eyes I’m scanning shadows While he memorizes lies (hey) [Chorus] Cellblock paycheck Minimum rage I’m doing time for a line on a page Warden of nothing King of my cage Laugh it off loud while I swallow the ache Cellblock paycheck Grind in my bones Babysit tempers and busted-up phones Everyone’s screaming I stand like stone Punch out late Drive a rusted throne [Bridge] [Drums drop to halftime Crowd-chant feel] I’m not your number I’m not your tool (no!) You call it duty I call it cruel Raise that voice Over the intercom whine You own the shift But you don’t own my mind (hey!) [Chorus] Cellblock paycheck Minimum rage I’m doing time for a line on a page Warden of nothing King of my cage Laugh it off loud while I sharpen the blade Cellblock paycheck Grind in my bones Locked in the noise but I’m claiming my throne Everyone’s raging I’m almost home Stereo screaming as I drive alone (oh yeah)
Tags
rock, High-energy heavy rock with crunchy drop-tuned guitars, driving bass, and tight, aggressive drums. Verses punch with palm-muted riffs and shouted male vocals, chorus opens wider with gang vocals on the hook. Short feedback squeals between lines, tom-heavy pre-chorus build, and a shout-along bridge that feels like a live crowd moment., low
Duration
3:40
Instrumental
No
Created
3/7/2026