[Verse 1]
I seen smiles turn fake by noon
Same last name, same cold room
Bro used my trust like a tool
Then switched sides fast for a few
Auntie kept score in the kitchen
Uncles moved strange when I started winning
They said "fam" with a slick grin
But the envy had teeth in it
I gave my hand, they took the wrist
I gave the truth, they made it twist
Now I read every face for signs
'Cause blood can lie with perfect lines
[Pre-Chorus]
I don't talk much, I just watch now
Every "I got you" got crossed out
When the money came, the mask broke
That's when I learned what trust cost now
[Chorus]
Hard to trust, hard to trust
When the closest ones switch up
Hard to trust, hard to trust
When the bloodline bring the cut
Hard to trust, hard to trust
I was built from that dust
Hard to trust, hard to trust
Now I move with my guard up
[Verse 2]
They want a piece when the plate's full
But went ghost when the nights got brutal
Same folks actin' so brand new
Like I ain't carry the whole crew
I remember who laughed at me
When the job fell through and the rent came due
Now they call like we family
I let the phone ring through and through
Trust ain't free, it got a price tag
Learned that late, but I got my mind back
I don't chase what I outgrew
If it's fake, let it fade on cue
[Pre-Chorus]
I don't talk much, I just watch now
Every "I got you" got crossed out
When the money came, the mask broke
That's when I learned what trust cost now
[Chorus]
Hard to trust, hard to trust
When the closest ones switch up
Hard to trust, hard to trust
When the bloodline bring the cut
Hard to trust, hard to trust
I was built from that dust
Hard to trust, hard to trust
Now I move with my guard up
[Bridge]
Say less, move smart
Keep my heart on lock
Took some hits from home
Still I won't get knocked
No more blind love
No more empty talk
If they can't keep it real
Then I let them walk
[Chorus]
Hard to trust, hard to trust
When the closest ones switch up
Hard to trust, hard to trust
When the bloodline bring the cut
Hard to trust, hard to trust
I was built from that dust
Hard to trust, hard to trust
Now I move with my guard up