Snake in the Grass

Started as my day one, my right-hand man

Now your hand's in my pocket, part of your plan

Shadows in the corner, they creep when it's night

But you stood in my daylight, fangs out for a bite

Memory lane got potholes, now it’s a trap

Every handshake you gave, a knife in my back

Told me "We rise together," thought it was true

But envy’s a whisper, it slithered through you

Eyes on my plate, you forgot your own

Tables turn quick, now I eat alone

Snake in the grass, thought you were my kin

Hiss in your voice, lies under your skin

Envy so quiet, it came from within

Never again, I won’t let ‘em in

Trust shattered like glass, shards in my palm

Heart like a siren, no more silent alarm

You wanted my crown, but it don't fit your head

Jealousy’s venom left our brotherhood dead

Took notes from my playbook, ran off the page

Turned loyalty to ashes, burned up in rage

I see it now, man, love ain't enough

When the ones closest want to call your bluff