Provoked

(Hook)

I apologize when I’m wrong, I stand on that, no cap

But provoke me, strike the match, don’t cry about the snap

You lit the fire, now you sittin’ in the flame

Don’t blame the burn, remember who started the flame

(Verse 1)

I been humble with the truth, I been honest with the scars

Took my losses on the chin, still aimed for the stars

I admit when I slip, yeah, I own my mistakes

But don’t confuse that grace for a weakness you can shake

I kept quiet while they whispered, let ’em talk, let it brew

Funny how the loudest ones be scared of the truth

I don’t bark just to bark, I don’t flex just to pose

But I bite when I’m tested, yeah, that’s how it goes

I gave warnings in silence, gave respect off rip

They ignored every sign, tried to tighten the grip

Now they shocked by the smoke, asking “why it get hot?”

Like they didn’t just flick that spark at the top

(Hook)

I apologize when I’m wrong, I stand on that, no cap

But provoke me, strike the match, don’t cry about the snap

You lit the fire, now you sittin’ in the flame

Don’t blame the burn, remember who started the flame

(Verse 2)

I ain’t proud of the rage, but I mastered control

Took years just to learn how to handle my soul

I don’t move out of spite, I respond to the test

Pressure show who you are, yeah, it sort out the rest

They wanted reactions, I gave ’em results

Wanted drama and chaos, I gave ’em the vault

Locked away all the pain, but they kept pickin’ the door

Now they mad at the beast they kept wakin’ before

I ain’t here for revenge, I’m here for the line

Cross it once, cross it twice, now you outta your mind

Don’t cry victim on cameras, don’t rewrite the facts

You poked a calm man till he finally snapped

(Bridge half-time / spoken or melodic)

I tried peace.

I chose calm.

You chose sparks.

That’s on y’all.

(Hook final)

I apologize when I’m wrong, I stand on that, no cap

But provoke me, strike the match, don’t cry about the snap

You lit the fire, now you sittin’ in the flame

Don’t blame the burn, remember who started the flame