[Rap Trap Soul] [Intro – soft keys or ambient hum] Yeah… this for the ones who still show up. Even when no one sees ‘em. ⸻ [Verse 1] I feel alone even when the room ain’t Smilin’ for my daughters, but inside, I sank They just wanna play, don’t know Daddy breakin’ They too young to see the pain I’m facing I don’t see my son like I know I should And that eats at my worth more than anyone could Workin’ hard, but it feel like theft Givin’ more than I get while they use what’s left I hit the gym just to clear my head But I’m still walkin’ out with the weight instead Tryna breathe, but the air feel tight Cryin’ in silence every other night ⸻ [Hook] I’m tired, but I’m tryin’ Can’t lie, I’m barely survivin’ I changed, but still got judged Gave love, but it wasn’t enough Emotionally bruised, tryna still be a man Sittin’ in a house with no one who understands Yeah, I’m tired… but I’m tryin’ ⸻ [Chorus] I show up, even when I’m hollow Hide my pain so my kids don’t follow Told God, “If I’m breakin’, at least let it mean That I can build somethin’ better from everything seen” She said I’d change, I did — still got blamed Now I’m left with the scars and none of the praise This ain’t strength, this is survival mode Heart cold, but my soul still glows ⸻ [Verse 2] I been lied on, stepped on, left for dead Still got up with nothin’ but my name and breath Friends went ghost when the storm came through But pain’ll show you who really roots for you I forgave folks who never said sorry Still gave grace while they tried to harm me Told myself, “Don’t fold, just feel” Even broken wings can heal I’m built from the losses I carried alone From silent nights where I never felt home I ain’t healed yet — but I’m still climbin’ Still got fire even when I’m dimly shinin’ ⸻ [Hook – repeat w/ layered harmonies + background ad-libs] I’m tired, but I’m tryin’ Can’t lie, I’m barely survivin’ I changed, but still got judged Gave love, but it wasn’t enough Emotionally bruised, tryna still be a man Sittin’ in a house with no one who understands Yeah, I’m tired… but I’m tryin’ ⸻ [Bridge] I’m here, even when I feel gone Tryna make right out of everything wrong This house feel big when the love ain’t near But I’m still standin’, I’m still here ⸻ [Spoken Outro – raw, unfiltered, voice cracks allowed] I don’t got it all together… but I show up anyway. I ain’t perfect, but I try. Some nights, it’s just me, my silence, and a prayer I can barely finish. But I’m still here… tired, yeah… but I’m tryin’. And sometimes, that’s the loudest kind of strength there is.

Tired, But Tryin