

Prompt / Lyrics
(Verse 1) He wakes before the morning light While the city sleeps through quiet nights They lean on him like he won’t break But how much more can one man take? He’s done the work, he’s paid his dues Still left with nothing left to lose They see his hands, but not his soul They take the part, but not the whole (Pre-Chorus) He’s held the line while they let go And no one asks if he's okay, though If his body had a voice to scream It’d beg for silence, beg to dream (Chorus) He’s not a machine, he’s not a name on timecards Not a lifeline you can stretch too far He feels the weight they’ll never see Still gives it all so selflessly But even steel begins to rust When it’s been carrying too much He’s not your slave, he’s not your tool He’s a man who's tired of being used (Verse 2) They praise him when the job gets done But never ask what he’s become No holiday, no space to breathe Just expectations he can’t leave His body aches, his spirit cracks But still, he’s got the world on his back He smiles like nothing's wrong at all While deep inside, he wants to fall (Pre-Chorus) They see results, but not the cost How many nights, how much he’s lost If hearts could shatter loud and clear You’d hear the truth you won't come near (Chorus) He’s not a machine, not built for endless giving He’s more than just a way of living He dreams like you, he breaks like glass But still, you push and let him pass He’s earned his peace, he’s earned his rest But all he gets is second best He’s not your slave, he’s not your tool He’s a man who’s done with being used (Bridge – Rap style or spoken word) He’s the one who shows up, no matter the storm But no one shows up to keep him warm Responsibility, with no return Watch a fire dim while others burn He ain’t your backup, your guarantee He’s tired of fighting silently You take and take, but never give Tell me, is that any way to live? (Breakdown – stripped back, haunting) He’s screaming inside But machines don’t cry... (Final Chorus – emotional crescendo) He’s not a machine, he’s got a voice, a fire Not just fuel for your empire He breathes like you, he bleeds the same But all he’s felt is hurt and blame You took his time, ignored his right But he still stood and stayed to fight He’s not your slave, he’s not your tool He’s a man who’s finally through… (Outro – soft and haunting) He’s not a machine… He’s not a machine…
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Rap,Hip hop,melodyc rap,electronica,a classic boom bap,hardcore rap,hardcore hip hop
3:08
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4/5/2025