(Sharp violin stab — immediate 808 drop — female whisper HOOK (Immediate – energetic, chantable) Monster in court — (female whisper: “monster…”) Lover in bed — (“lover…”) Tell me which one’s real in your head? You hold me close, then twist what I said, Say I’m your peace, then paint me red. Monster in court — (“testify…”) Lover instead — (“stay with me…”) How I’m your danger But safe in your bed? ⸻ VERSE 1 (bouncy, controlled confidence) You left your world just to stand by me, So I doubled my grind, took responsibility. Ninety to one-ten, I carried the weight, Paid your bills while I battled the fate. Son watching how a man responds, Trying to stay calm when tension strong. Ultrasound glow in the kitchen light, Now every disagreement feel like fight night. How you safe when the lights go low, But dangerous when emotions blow? Family calling saying “Come back home,” Like I’m some villain you barely known. ⸻ PRE-HOOK (strings rising) If I’m the monster you describe — Why you sleeping by my side? If I’m the villain in your mind — Why you begging when you cry? (female layered: “why… why…”) ⸻ HOOK (Fuller strings, heavier drums) Monster in court — (monster…) Lover in bed — (lover…) Ink on paper, twist what I said. One signature turned me threat, But I’m the same man you never left. Baby on the way — (baby…) Stakes getting higher — (higher…) Love like gasoline playing with fire. Monster in court, lover instead — You can’t make me both in your head. ⸻ FAST TRIPLET FLOW SECTION (beat drops darker, hi-hats rapid) Look — Paper don’t make me a villain, no Fear when you mad ain’t factual Love when it’s calm ain’t tactical Switching the script when it’s practical One minute I’m everything, next minute I’m threat One minute I’m safety, next minute regret One minute you calling me husband in text Next minute you painting me something I’m not Never laid hands, never crossed lines But you crossed mine when you signed that line Love don’t feel like courtroom time Love don’t feel like defend your spine (female chant under beat: “monster… lover… monster… lover…”) ⸻ VERSE 2 (confidence rising) Every fight nuclear, no in-between, Hero today, tomorrow obscene. Pack bags up, but never depart, Call me a threat then sleep on my heart. I was at a bar with a bag in the ride, Not drunk — just swallowing pride. Realized something cut and clean — Love don’t weaponize a dream. ⸻ BRIDGE (orchestra swell, emotional lift) Baby girl coming, hear me clear — Your father stood firm through fear. They can write stories, twist what’s said… But truth don’t bend just to fit their thread. ⸻ FINAL HOOK (anthemic, biggest energy) Monster in court — (monster…) Lover in bed — (lover…) Tell me which one’s real in your head. Ink can stain but won’t define, I know my heart, I know my spine. Baby on the way — (baby…) I won’t break — (no break…) Pressure build kings from heartbreak. Monster in court, lover instead — I know who I am — that’s what I defend.

Courtroom Monster / Bedside Lover