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

Outlaw / Southern Dark
	•	Slower tempo (68–72 BPM), male