Guard My Mind

Intro (Spoken – Low, Gravelly)

Yeah…
Everybody don’t need a seat at your table
Mm

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Verse 1 (Dark Rap – 16 bars)

Can’t tell everyone what’s in your mind
Smile in your face but they envy your grind
Tell the wrong soul what you plannin’ to do
Next thing you know, they livin’ your truth

Biggest hater actin’ like a friend
Listen close just to twist your end
Stealin’ ideas, stealin’ your flame
Call it luck when they ride your name

I learned silence louder than speech
Some folks leech while they call it belief
They don’t dream, they just take what you see
Tryna wear your crown like it came free

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Chorus (Big, Emotional – Jelly Roll Style)

Can’t tell everyone what’s on your mind
They’ll take your shine, say it’s theirs in time
They don’t build, they just imitate
Drink your vibe, then they steal your faith

I learned the hard way, scars don’t lie
Some smiles come with hungry eyes
If they can’t create, they’ll take your lane
Yeah they steal your dream, then call it fate

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Verse 2 (Country-Rap Blend – 12 bars)

I been burned by the ones I trusted most
Gave ‘em truth, watched ‘em turn it to smoke
They ain’t got vision, they just chase
Whatever glow they can try to replace

I keep my plans close, prayers locked tight
Some wars ain’t fought in the daylight
I don’t brag, I just let it grow
Real roots don’t need folks to know

If they doubt me, I let ‘em
If they watch me, I let ‘em
Success speak loud when it’s time
Silence kept me sane in my climb

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Chorus (Repeat – Fuller, Choir Pad Feel)

Can’t tell everyone what’s on your mind
They’ll take your shine, make it theirs in time
They can’t come up with their own damn dream
So they borrow yours and call it “me”

I ain’t bitter, just wiser now
Seen fake love break real vows
Protect your soul, protect your flame
Not everybody cheerin’ wants you to win the game

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Bridge (Stripped Back – Spoken/Sung)

Some people don’t want you to make it
They just want the map
But I’d rather walk alone
Than hand my future to rats

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Final Chorus (Big, Dark, Emotional)

Can’t tell everyone what’s on your mind
Some folks steal peace, some steal time
If they can’t create, they imitate
Then hate you for the life they take

So I move quiet, head held high
Let results talk when I pass by
They can keep the shade, keep the lies
I’ll guard my soul, I’ll guard my mind

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Outro (Low Fade)

Yeah…
Everybody don’t need to know
What you’re buildin’

Vibe: Dark country / rap
Mood: Street-wise, reflective, wounded but strong