[INTRO]
Sometimes you gotta trim the fat
Remove the anchors dragging you down
This ain’t personal, it’s survival
Cut the weight
[VERSE 1]
I used to carry dead weight thinking loyalty meant everything
But loyalty’s a two-way street, not just me suffering
From people who take and never give back to the connection
Who drain my energy and offer zero protection
From the storms of life, they just add to the disaster
So I had to cut ‘em loose, had to move a little faster
Without the burden of their negativity on my shoulders
I’m climbing to the peak, getting mentally bolder
Cut the weight of fake friends who smile up in my face
But talk behind my back, leave a bitter aftertaste
Cut the weight of energy vampires sucking me dry
Who only call when they need something, never asking how am I
Cut the weight of people who don’t celebrate my wins
Who secretly hope I fail, who want me giving in
To mediocrity, to staying at their level low
I cut the weight and watched my elevation grow
[CHORUS]
Cut the weight, remove the anchors from my life
Cut the weight, eliminate the stress and strife
Cut the weight, only room for those who elevate
Cut the weight, no more time to hesitate
Cut the weight, protect my peace at any cost
Cut the weight, their presence is my loss
[VERSE 2]
I’m selective with my circle now, quality over quantity
I’d rather roll alone than with fake solidarity
From people who pretend to care but really just observe
Waiting for me to fall so they can say I got what I deserve
Nah, I cut that cancer out before it spread too far
Before it contaminated everything, before it left a scar
On my mental health, on my progress, on my peace of mind
I had to leave some people in the past, leave ‘em behind
It’s not about being cold, it’s about being smart with energy
Investing in connections that produce positive synergy
Not draining interactions that leave me feeling empty
I cut the weight of guilt that said I owed them plenty
Of chances, of my time, of my grace extended long
Past the expiration date when I knew something was wrong
In the dynamic, in the balance, in the give and take
I cut the weight for my future, for my own sake
[BRIDGE]
Not everyone deserves access to your life and energy
Some connections are toxic disguised as friendly
Cut the weight, protect your peace, guard your mental space
Only let in those who add value to your race
[OUTRO]
I’m lighter now, I’m faster now
I’m focused now, I’m better now
Because I cut the weight
And I ain’t picking it back up
Ever
