Prompt / Lyrics
[Intro] Yeah Had to learn Bend Not fold [Verse 1] Hands on the sink, cold water runnin' Eyes in the mirror like, "Who you becoming?" Phone full of names that I can't ever dial 'Cause I know who vanished when I bled for a while Mama in the kitchen, bills on the table Swear I seen her pray through the crack in the cable I was outside, heart tucked in my coat Tryna turn all of that pressure into hope (yeah) [Chorus] I bend, not fold Even when the weight feels ten years old Scars on my name, still I hold my own I break, I heal, I grow If they ever switch sides, I still won't go Heart still gold in a world so cold I bend, not fold I bend, not fold (yeah) [Verse 2] Brother did time, came back movin' different Talk real short, but his eyes stay vivid He said, "Pain gon' teach what the books can't give you Watch who eat first when the plate's real little" I done seen love turn sour in a second Seen day-ones hide hands, then ask questions Loyalty quiet, it don't need a post It's the ones who slide through when you hurt the most (for real) [Chorus] I bend, not fold Even when the weight feels ten years old Scars on my name, still I hold my own I break, I heal, I grow If they ever switch sides, I still won't go Heart still gold in a world so cold I bend, not fold I bend, not fold (oh) [Bridge] I was down to my last, still I split that plate (yeah) They was prayin' I'd snap, I just changed my shape Turn that rage to a plan, turn that hurt to faith If they throw me in the fire, I'ma walk out changed [Chorus] I bend, not fold Even when the weight feels ten years old Scars on my name, still I hold my own I break, I heal, I grow If they ever switch sides, I still won't go Heart still gold in a world so cold I bend, not fold I bend, not fold (yeah, yeah)
Tags
rap, Moody melodic hip-hop with deep sub bass, sparse piano stabs, and tight trap drums; verses in a confessional pocket with melodic rap delivery, hook explodes into layered soulful harmonies and distant gospel-style hums. Male vocals with a gritty edge, subtle vinyl hiss, and reverb tails that bloom on key ad-libs., emotional, raw, hip-hop, soulful, deep
Duration
2:48
Instrumental
No
Created
2/22/2026