🎵 Hook (melodic pain – slow & haunting) These rotten dreams been smellin’ like death (like death) Tried to grow 'em, but they died in my chest (in my chest) I gave my soul and it still wasn’t enough (wasn’t enough) Now I sleep with demons that I used to trust (can't trust)** Can’t wake up — feel like I’m stuck on loop (looped) Every plan I made turn into a noose (hangin') If pain a crown, then I guess I’m king These tears water nothin' but rotten dreams --- [Verse 1 – Deep metaphor, hood reality check] I had visions of mansions and marble floors But I woke up in trap spots with creaky doors Dreamed of Grammys — got grams in the cabinet Dreamed of stages — got stains on the mattress I used to write goals with a pen full of hope Now I scribble revenge with a razor and smoke Ain’t no honor in the trenches, just receipts I sold my peace just to buy back a piece Every “one day” turned into “nah, never” Tryna grow roses outta pain-soaked weather And now the mirror only show me who I lost Every win I had came tagged with a cost --- 🔊 Ad-Libs – Verse 1: “Rotten.” / “Truth hurts.” / “Still broke.” / “Facts.” --- 🎵 Hook (repeat with layered vocals) These rotten dreams been smellin’ like death (like death) Tried to grow 'em, but they died in my chest (in my chest) I gave my soul and it still wasn’t enough (wasn’t enough) Now I sleep with demons that I used to trust (can’t trust)** Can’t wake up — feel like I’m stuck on loop (looped) Every plan I made turn into a noose (hangin') If pain a crown, then I guess I’m king These tears water nothin' but rotten dreams --- [Verse 2 – Mental war zone, street preacher cadence] I got blood on the blueprint, scars in the ink Had to trade sleep for pain just to think You ever chase goals just to lose yourself? Ever pray for help then reload by yourself? I used to vent in the booth just to cope Now I ghost my own hope — that mic feel broke Pain got rhythm, I just ride the beat Every smile I wear got hurt underneath I don’t talk to folks, they don’t speak my hurt They just quote “God’s plan” when it’s gettin' worse But I see Him in the silence, not the sermon He ain’t save me from the fire, just taught me how to burn it --- 🔊 Ad-Libs – Verse 2: “Burned out.” / “I’m numb.” / “Keep goin’.” / “God know.” --- 🎧 Outro – beat fades to just keys + echo fx (Spoken) They say you gotta dream to make it... But what happens when your dreams rot while you still awake?

Rotten Dreams