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🎵 “I Don’t Trust No One”
Genre: Dark R&B / Trap-Soul
Vibe: Cold. Emotional. Vulnerable but guarded.
Tempo: ~70–75 BPM
Key: A minor (emotional, moody)
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[Intro – 0:00] (spoken or sung low and breathy)
> They all said forever…
But forever felt like five minutes.
Now I don’t trust no one.
(Beat drops — 808s + minimal piano/ambient pads)
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[Verse 1 – 0:10]
I gave too much, they gave me pain
Told me I was safe, then left me in the rain
“Trust me,” they said with a grin
Right before they pulled the knife again
I tried to see the best in you
But you showed me what a lie can do
Now my heart beats slow and tight
I walk alone, and I sleep at night
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[Pre-Chorus – 0:35] (melodic switch-up)
They only love you till it’s hard
Only show up when they want your heart
So I built my walls, locked the gate
I got tired of tempting fate
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[Chorus – 0:50] (emotional, catchy)
I don’t trust no one — not no more
Every time I did, I hit the floor
Now I keep my circle tight
Smile fake, but I sleep at night
I don’t trust no one — and that’s truth
Not my past, not even you
Don’t say “I got you,” I don’t feel
This scar’s too deep, this wound too real
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[Verse 2 – 1:20] (beat grows slightly, more vocal strength)
I’m not cold, I’m just awake
I learned love don’t mean it’s safe
They held me close, then let me fall
Now I don’t answer when they call
I’m done hoping they’ll be true
They only care when it benefits you
I gave them gold, they gave me rust
So I keep my love wrapped in dust
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[Pre-Chorus – 1:45]
I used to cry, now I just freeze
I lost my softness piece by piece
I wear my silence like a crown
'Cause every time, they let me down
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[Chorus – 2:00]
I don’t trust no one — not no more
Every time I did, I hit the floor
Now I keep my circle tight
Smile fake, but I sleep at night
I don’t trust no one — and that’s truth
Not my past, not even you
Don’t say “I got you,” I don’t feel
This scar’s too deep, this wound too real
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[Bridge – 2:30] (spoken, over minimal beat)
It’s not hate — it’s survival
Love felt like a rival
I gave all, they took more
So I locked the damn door
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[Final Chorus – 2:45] (beat breaks down, vocals front and raw)
I don’t trust no one — and that’s how I cope
Hope’s a rope, and I let it go
No more tears, no more show
I don’t trust no one. That’s all you need to know
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[Outro – 3:10] (beat fades, last line a capella)
> I don’t trust no one.
Not even me sometimes.
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🔊 Studio Notes for Production:
Beat:
Deep 808s
Lo-fi piano or detuned keys
Ambient pad textures
Subtle hi-hats, kick-snare with space
Add reverb-heavy vocal effects on bridge/outro
Vocal style:
Verse 1: low, conversational
Chorus: full emotion, clear tone
Bridg
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