Never Do It for Free

Yeah, you know the game, you gotta stake your claim

Time is money, don't forget the name

Skills sharp as a blade, workin' day and night

Givin' all I got, still I hear the snide

They want it for free, just takin' without pay

But I’ve learned the hard way, can't give my art away

Value what I bring, don’t let it slip by

Respecting my craft, no need to justify

Stand tall, refuse to sell myself short

Know my worth, of this I endorse

If you’re good at somethin’, never do it for free

You gotta stand your ground, claim your dignity

Money talks, talent earns its fee

If you’re good at somethin’, make ’em pay the fee

Every stroke, every note, earned and born from sweat

Loyal to my craft, that’s the only bet

No more freebies, no handouts in my game

Just respect for the skills that I proclaim

Value what I bring, don’t let it slip by

Respecting my craft, no need to justify

Stand tall, refuse to sell myself short

Know my worth, of this I endorse

If you’re good at somethin’, never do it for free

You gotta stand your ground, claim your dignity

Money talks, talent earns its fee

If you’re good at somethin’, make ’em pay the fee

It’s not about greed, it’s about respect

The craft, the passion, the time I’ve spent

Every line, every beat, worth what I show

Don’t undermine, let the world know

So remember this when they come callin’

Value what’s yours, keep the ball rollin’

If you’re good at somethin’, never do it for free

Hold your ground, let the world see