[[[A soulful reggae groove with a steady one-drop drum pattern, deep rolling bassline, and offbeat skanking guitar. Layer warm Rhodes keys for depth and soft organ swells for a rootsy feel. Add airy reverb on vocals to create space, with call-and-response harmonies to highlight key phrases. Keep the tempo slow to mid (around 72–78 BPM) for a reflective, laid-back mood. Include subtle horn stabs in the chorus for emphasis, and a breakdown bridge with just bass and drums for dynamics. The overall vibe should blend classic roots reggae with soulful, modern R&B textures, carrying both strength and vulnerability.]]] [[[Intro]]] [[[(spoken, ad-libbed over guitar & bass):]]] Yeah… growth is a journey… But don’t test me, nah… [[[Verse 1:]]] Don’t push me to be who I used to be, Took a lotta work for growth and maturity. The old me would cut you off immediately, Protect my heart, protect my peace, set my spirit free. [[[Pre-Chorus (harmonies):]]] My persona didn’t care, no… You were gonna bleed before I bleed. But I found a higher road, Now love is the shield around me. [[[Chorus (soulful, sing out):]]] Don’t push me, don’t mistake my kindness… For weakness, no, I’m stronger than I’ve ever been. Don’t push me, don’t take this light for granted… I’ve come too far, but I can return again. [[[Verse 2:]]] I used to carry fire in every word, Quick to fight back, quick to leave you burned. Now I’ve learned patience, the gift of peace, But if you test me, the old me still breathes. [[[Pre-Chorus (call & response style):]]] Don’t take my calm for silence (No-o) Don’t think my growth makes me weak (Weak, weak) I’m rooted strong like Zion But I’ll defend my energy [[[Chorus (repeat, layered harmonies):]]] Don’t push me, don’t mistake my kindness… For weakness, no, I’m stronger than I’ve ever been. Don’t push me, don’t take this light for granted… I’ve come too far, but I can return again. [[[Bridge (breakdown, drums & bass only):]]] Yeah, I rise above, but don’t cross the line, My soul is healing, but my fire still shines. Respect the love, don’t awaken the beast, Peace is my choice, but don’t disturb my peace. [[[Chorus (final, extended):]]] Don’t push me, don’t mistake my kindness… For weakness, no, I’m stronger than I’ve ever been. Don’t push me, don’t take this light for granted… I’ve come too far, but I can return again. [[[Outro (fade with echoes & ad-libs):]]] Don’t push me… (oh no no no…) Kindness ain’t weakness… (jah knows…) I rise above… (rise above…) But I can return, I can return…

Don't Push Me