**[Verse 1]** I was raised where the sirens sang lullabies Where ambition felt big but the ceilings low-rise Every dream came attached to a “be realistic” Like hope was expensive and faith was a risk We had heat in the winter from turning the oven And pride in the struggle like pain meant we something I learned early the world don’t applaud Till you bleeding in public or flexing a fraud They want shine with no shadow attached Want the win but don’t mention the scratch Every scar that I carry a lesson Every doubt just refined my direction I ain’t chasing the hype, I’m pacing the climb Building brick off a line at a time If the crown feel heavy, good — Means I earned every ounce that I could **[Pre-Hook – Soft Build]** I’ve been holding my breath too long Waiting for a door to open Now I’m kicking doubt down slow Let the pressure turn me golden **[Hook – Melodic & Emotional]** I won’t break, I bend Every loss just makes me stronger in the end If I fall, I rise again Turn the weight into a wind Ohhh, I’ve been forged in the fire Every bruise took me higher If the world don’t see my worth I’ll remind ‘em who I am Gold under pressure — That’s just who I am **[Verse 2]** They sell shortcuts like miracles cheap While I’m knee-deep invested in what I believe You can rent you a wave for the moment But I’d rather own depth than be floating Seen too many trade soul for applause Sign away truth for a clause But the mirror don’t lie when it’s quiet Can’t photoshop who you are I write like I’m talking to younger me Lost in the doubt and the hunger deep Telling him, “Keep that fire alive Even when the flame look outnumbered, see” I don’t need validation loud Just a steady pen and a stubborn vow If they overlook now, that’s fine Greatness don’t beg, it’s found **[Pre-Hook]** I’ve been holding my breath too long Waiting for a door to open Now I’m kicking doubt down slow Let the pressure turn me golden **[Hook – Bigger, Layered Vocals]** I won’t break, I bend Every loss just makes me stronger in the end If I fall, I rise again Turn the weight into a wind Ohhh, I’ve been forged in the fire Every bruise took me higher If the world don’t see my worth I’ll remind ‘em who I am Gold under pressure — That’s just who I am **[Bridge – Half-Sung, Half-Rap]** They told me “play it safe” But safe don’t make a diamond Pressure build the shape Now the glow undeniable I was down, now I’m steady climbing No shortcuts, perfect timing **[Final Hook – Stripped & Emotional]** I won’t break… I bend Even if I lose, I win ‘Cause the fire that I’m in Made me gold under my skin. ---

Gold Under Pressure