[Intro] Yeah Same story, different scars Listen [Verse 1] Used to sleep in my hoodie ’Cause the heat didn’t work in the crib Mama asking why I’m angry at God I just shrugged, said “it is what it is” Phone full of names that don’t call Court dates marked in my notes Friends turn ghosts when you fall But they cheer when you post I put my trust in a handshake It cost me two years of my life Heard my name in a statement Felt that knife every night Staring at the ceiling like “why him?” Now I’m staring in the mirror like “why me?” Had to learn the hardest lessons Just to find out what I might be [Chorus] All this pain I turned to purpose All these losses made me grow If you stayed when I was hurting Then you’re the only ones I know Loyal to the struggle, loyal to the lesson Every scar I carry is a kind of blessing If you stood in the rain when my faith got tested You’re my family Everybody else is guessing [Verse 2] Seen brothers share plates But not share the truth Rather lie to my face Than admit they’re confused I was drowning in the silence Smiling big in the group chat Heart on read, they ain’t write back Had to learn to be cool with that ’Cause loyalty ain’t loud, it’s quiet It’s “I’m here” when it’s ugly, not viral It’s “I’ll drive” when you stuck, no gas And the tank on empty, still ride though Now I move with a small circle Few scars, but the cut’s worth it If you left when it got real That’s proof that I ain’t deserve it (thank you) [Chorus] All this pain I turned to purpose All these losses made me grow If you stayed when I was hurting Then you’re the only ones I know Loyal to the struggle, loyal to the lesson Every scar I carry is a kind of blessing If you stood in the rain when my faith got tested You’re my family Everybody else is guessing [Bridge] I ain’t bitter, I’m better now (better now) Still get triggered, but I settle down (settle down) I forgive you, I forgive myself But I remember who ain’t come around (never came) [Chorus] All this pain I turned to purpose All these losses made me grow If you stayed when I was hurting Then you’re the only ones I know Loyal to the struggle, loyal to the lesson Every scar I carry is a kind of blessing If you stood in the rain when my faith got tested You’re my family Everybody else is guessing

rap, Moody hip-hop with deep bass and sparse, detuned keys; male vocals in a melodic-half-rap pocket. Verses stay close and confessional, tucked into the low-end, with subtle vocal doubles on key phrases. Chorus blooms into a soulful, raspy top line with stacked harmonies and a wider stereo field. Occasional filtered drops before hooks for impact, then full-weight drums and bass slam back in on downbeats., soulful, emotional, raw, deep, hip-hop

Loyal To The Lesson