[Verse]
Milton Madison, the phantom in my timeline,
Never there, just a shadow on my mind.
Hands soft, heart colder than December frost,
He dipped out, left me feeling like I’m always lost.
[Chorus]
Where were you, pops? You ain’t ever hold it down,
Now I’m grown, and I’m wearing this broken crown.
Madison’s blood, but I’m the king of my own reign,
Tried to build a bond, but you left me in the rain.
[Verse 2]
Talkin' like you tough, but your actions kinda sweet,
Ran from responsibility, retreat after retreat.
Never taught me how to hustle, how to stand tall,
Just a name on the birth cert, that’s all.
[Bridge]
I see the truth, no filter in my vision,
Your absence was a wound, now it’s my decision.
You weren’t a father, just a ghost in my story,
Now I’m shining solo, taking all the glory.
[Chorus]
Where were you, pops? You ain’t ever hold it down,
Now I’m grown, and I’m wearing this broken crown.
Madison’s blood, but I’m the king of my own reign,
Tried to build a bond, but you left me in the rain.
[Verse 3]
Milton in the mirror, I don’t see you in my face,
Your DNA weak, can’t keep up with my pace.
Left me with scars, but I turned 'em into stripes,
You ducked the real, I’m out here living life.