CUT THE WEIGHT

Sometimes you gotta trim the fat

Remove the anchors dragging you down

This ain’t personal, it’s survival

Cut the weight

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

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

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

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

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