Cut the line

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Yeah...

They only hit my line when things go wrong,

When the road’s too rough and the world’s too strong.

I ain’t askin’ for much, just peace of mind,

But they treat me like a tool, forget what’s mine…

I’m the one they call when the nights get cold,

When they need help, when they’re feelin' bold.

I gave my time, my heart, my space,

But when I need it, they forget my face.

Told ‘em "keep your head up," taught ‘em to move,

Now they walk by like they ain’t got a clue.

I was there through storms, I held ‘em tight,

Now I’m alone, wondering what’s right.

Why am I always the one to bleed?

They take, take, take, no seed to feed.

I give, give, give, they move with greed,

Man, I swear, I swear, I swear…

I just wanna see ‘em smile, wanna see ‘em shine,

But they drag me through the mud when I hold the line.

I’ve been patient, I’ve been quiet, in time,

But one day, I’ll cut that line.

Every time I rise, they pull me under,

Every time I heal, they steal my thunder.

I held on, did my best—

But I’m done now, clean up your mess.

Late night call, “Come through,” no sleep,

Did the dash, helped ‘em out, went deep.

I lit the fuse when they lost their way,

But they blew it out when they didn’t need me that day.

I’ve been loyal, real, and kind,

But they take my heart, leave it behind.

I paved their way, carried their load,

But now they act like they don’t know the road.

I just wanna see ‘em smile, wanna see ‘em shine,

But they drag me through the mud when I hold the line.

I’ve been patient, I’ve been quiet, in time,

But one day, I’ll cut that line.

Every time I rise, they pull me under,

Every time I heal, they steal my thunder.

I held on, did my best—

But I’m done now, clean up your mess.

I ain’t bitter, I see the game they play,

How they twist the light and turn it gray.

They take my favors, never pay the price,

While I drown, they swim in the lies.

I stayed ten toes down, never begged, never kneeled,

They took my strength, I lost what I feel.

I helped ‘em rise, gave ‘em hope to see,

But now I’m alone, ‘cause they fake to me.

I’m done now…

No more breakin’ my back for their act.

I tried to be the one they lean on,

But I can’t carry the weight when I’m all gone.

Yeah, black sheep, it’s time to go,

Done tryin’ to please ‘em, now I know.

It’s time to heal, it’s time to rise—

I’m done with their games, no more disguise