[INTRO] Been walkin’ through storms with nothin’ but love Givin’ my heart even when it’s not enough They take and they break, but I still stay Like the sunrise—I rise anyway [VERSE 1] I been the shoulder, the crutch, the light in the night When they drown, I’m the boat—never askin' for a bite Gave rides to the same ones who left me walkin’ Taught ‘em how to talk, now they ghost when I’m talkin’ Wiped tears for folks who’d never do the same Prayed for people who only curse my name But I hold my tongue, 'cause I ain’t built for spite Just swallow the hurt, and sleep with the fight [PRE-CHORUS] Even when they doubt me Even when they play me I keep holdin’ steady I still love ‘em daily [CHORUS] They use me up, tear me down But I still show up, hold my ground Got no cape, but I fight that fight The good guy don’t sleep at night Even if I break, I’ll bend Still be the one they call a friend They take my peace, but I refuse To lose myself, no matter what I lose [VERSE 2] Been last place in every line of love Gave my all, and still wasn’t enough They say I’m “too available”—guess that’s a flaw Funny how kindness becomes what they saw As weakness, soft, a heart to abuse But I keep showin’ up, still refuse to lose They lean on me, then leave me cold I carry their secrets, but mine go untold I cry where no one can hear the sound Smilin’ while my soul breaks down [BRIDGE] I know love’s not a trade It ain’t somethin’ you weigh It’s a fire you feed Even when they walk away So I stay Righteous anyway [VERSE 3] Momma said, “Don’t let the world change your soul” So I kept gold in a world gone cold They mock what’s pure, praise what’s fake But I sleep good knowin’ what’s at stake ‘Cause when the lights dim and the crowds thin Only love will win—only truth’ll begin But it hurts, Lord, it burns How many bridges I crossed just to watch ‘em turn Back into smoke when I needed the most But I toast to peace, not pain or ghosts [CHORUS] They use me up, tear me down But I still show up, hold my ground Got no cape, but I fight that fight The good guy don’t sleep at night Even if I break, I’ll bend Still be the one they call a friend They take my peace, but I refuse To lose myself, no matter what I lose [FINAL CHORUS - EXTENDED] They call when they’re broken, but never when I’m low I help people grow, and they outgrow me though Still I answer, still I stay Still I lift them anyway 'Cause I won’t let pain define my name I’ll be the light, even in the rain [OUTRO] Let ‘em take what they need, I got more to give It’s not weakness to choose love and live Used, maybe… But broken? Never I’m the good guy Forever

Still the good guy