Yeah…
Sometimes the deepest cuts don’t come from your enemies…
They come from the folks you called family.
Real recognize real…
Everything else eventually reveals itself.
Hook
Done had way too many people in my life,
Thought everything was solid, turned to snakes overnight.
That’s a life lesson, but I ain’t done yet,
Every scar remind me I ain’t lost my breath.
Handshakes turn to heartbreak,
Smiles hide hate.
Looking dead up in your face,
Knowing they can barely wait.
I done crossed paths with some grimey souls,
Now I move with purpose ‘cause everybody ain’t your bro.
Verse 1
Growing up I thought loyalty was something you could teach,
Till I watched a few I trusted practice everything they preach.
Talking like they love you,
Cheering every move you make,
Whole time counting every blessing,
Hoping you would finally break.
Funny how success expose the hearts behind the grin,
Some’ll celebrate your victories,
Some can’t stand to see you win.
Used to eat up at my table,
Now they speaking on my name.
Guess envy got expensive,
Guess respect ain’t worth the same.
I remember every late night,
Building from the dirt.
Trying to make a better life,
Putting family first.
While I carried everybody,
They was lightening up they load.
Soon as things got difficult,
They disappeared from the road.
That’ll teach you something.
Pain become a professor.
Every disappointment somehow made my vision better.
Now I read intentions
Before I hear a single sentence.
Everybody talking real,
Till it’s time to show commitment.
Hook
Done had way too many people in my life,
Thought everything was solid, turned to snakes overnight.
That’s a life lesson, but I ain’t done yet,
Every scar remind me I ain’t lost my breath.
Handshakes turn to heartbreak,
Smiles hide hate.
Looking dead up in your face,
Knowing they can barely wait.
I done crossed paths with some grimey souls,
Now I move with purpose ‘cause everybody ain’t your bro.
Verse 2
Can’t get them snakes up out my mind,
Guess betrayal leave a mark.
You don’t notice who they are
Till everything around get dark.
See they comfortable in sunlight,
Hidden in the shade.
Only show they true intentions
When they think you getting paid.
That’s why I don’t move loud,
I don’t brag about my plans.
Seen too many conversations
Turn to jealousy again.
Everybody love the dream,
Few respect the grind.
Everybody want the crown,
Nobody want the climb.
I done learned that silence
Can protect your peace.
Sometimes walking away
Really is the biggest victory.
No revenge upon my spirit,
Let the truth reveal itself.
I’d rather build another blessing
Than destroy somebody else.
Mama always said,
“Character outlive money.”
You can lose a bankroll,
Still come back hungry.
But if your word lose value,
Ain’t no fixing that.
So I protect my name,
That’s a fact.
Bridge
Ain’t every handshake genuine.
Ain’t every smile sincere.
Sometimes distance save your future
More than keeping people near.
I ain’t bitter,
I’m just wiser than I used to be.
Grimey
