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(Intro – calm, low)
I gave without countin’… now I count on myself
Talk less now… every word hold weight
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(Verse 1)
I seen “brothers” switch up over small things
Promises fade when the pressure brings heat
Gave ‘em my trust, they played with it
Now I move solo, I don’t replay that shit
Heard “we together” when it was easy to stand
But when it got real, they slipped from the plan
I learned respect ain’t the words that you say
It’s what you do when it don’t go your way
(Hook – heavy, controlled) I’m outta control… but I keep direction
Lost some people, gained a new perception
I’m outta control… but I don’t lose my head
Even under pressure, I stand where I said
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(Verse 2 – deeper)
Had nights I thought I was close to the edge
Jaw locked tight, I was fightin’ for breath
Learned how to smile when I wasn’t okay
Say “I’m good” while I fade through the day
I trust real slow, I watch how they move
‘Cause the deepest cuts come from people you choose
Now I speak less, but I see it all clear
Only move with the ones who stay when it’s real
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(Bridge – calm, reflective)
I don’t hate ‘em… I just learned the cost
Some lessons stay even when you’re lost
Now I build slow, brick by brick
No fake love left, no more tricks
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(Final Hook – stronger delivery)
I’m outta control… but I keep direction
Lost some people, gained a new perception
I’m outta control… but I don’t lose my head
Even under pressure, I stand where I said