I Ain't Running Anymore

art-pop, tense 108 BPM 4/4 with clipped kick and shifting rimshots, syncopated bass and angular piano stabs; thin synth pads, guitar-led solo build and sustained outro chords; breathy, airy male voice spanning a wide range and climbing into high notes; granular edits, short tape delays, sudden dropouts and deliberately offset vocal chops

V6-MINI

[Verse 1]
He looked me in the eye and said, "You better leave."
Said it isn't safe for me, had something up his sleeve.
Next thing I know, two guys are charging down the track,
A team effort sent to put a knife inside my back.
I threw one punch to save myself against the pair,
Admit I hate the violence, but survival put me there.
He’s trying to tear us down, get in between my life,
Playing dirty games between a husband and his wife.
[Chorus]
I shouldn't have to dodge the dogs he’s sending to my door!
I shouldn't have to bleed for what I didn't start no more!
Her choices brought the storm, but I’m the one who took the hit,
And even through the wreckage, I forgive her every bit.
I’ve made my own mistakes, yeah, I’ve got scars upon my chest,
But every single morning I am striving for my best.
He wants to break my spirit, wants to see me hit the floor,
But I am standing right here—and I ain't running anymore!
[Verse 2]
It started with her choices, now it’s spiraled out of control,
He thinks that he can scare me out and take away my soul.
I shouldn't have to clean up every mess that gets arranged,
Or face a pair of hired guns because the picture changed.
Yet here I am still standing, and I’m holding out my hand,
Ready to protect her and to prove I am a man.
Not the man I used to be, but one who’s standing true,
Doing what it takes to get my family through.
[Chorus]
I shouldn't have to dodge the dogs he’s sending to my door!
I shouldn't have to bleed for what I didn't start no more!
Her choices brought the storm, but I’m the one who took the hit,
And even through the wreckage, I forgive her every bit.
I’ve made my own mistakes, yeah, I’ve got scars upon my chest,
But every single morning I am striving for my best.
He wants to break my spirit, wants to see me hit the floor,
But I am standing right here—and I ain't running anymore!
[Bridge]
(Music strips back—heavy bass line and steady drum beat)
He told me it was dangerous to stay around this place,
Thought a threat from two men would erase me without a trace.
I’m paying for my past, trying to make amends each day,
So don't you tell me where to go or try to pave my way.
Forgiveness isn't weakness when you're standing in the fire,
I'm rebuilding what you tried to burn upon the wire.
[Guitar Solo / High Energy Instrumental Build]
[Chorus]
I shouldn't have to dodge the dogs he’s sending to my door!
I shouldn't have to bleed for what I didn't start no more!
Her choices brought the storm, but I’m the one who took the hit,
And even through the wreckage, I forgive her every bit.
I’ve made my own mistakes, yeah, I’ve got scars upon my chest,
But every single morning I am striving for my best.
He wants to break my spirit, wants to see me hit the floor,
But I am standing right here—and I ain't running anymore!
[Outro]
(Rhythm slows down, holding on strong guitar chords)
I'm staying right here.
I'm gonna be a better man.
We're gonna fix this.
(Final heavy strum and ring out)

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[Verse 1] He looked me in the eye and said, "You better leave." Said it isn't safe for me, had something up his sleeve. Next thing I know, two guys are charging down the track, A team effort sent to put a knife inside my back. I threw one punch to save myself against the pair, Admit I hate the violence, but survival put me there. He’s trying to tear us down, get in between my life, Playing dirty games between a husband and his wife. [Chorus] I shouldn't have to dodge the dogs he’s sending to my door! I shouldn't have to bleed for what I didn't start no more! Her choices brought the storm, but I’m the one who took the hit, And even through the wreckage, I forgive her every bit. I’ve made my own mistakes, yeah, I’ve got scars upon my chest, But every single morning I am striving for my best. He wants to break my spirit, wants to see me hit the floor, But I am standing right here—and I ain't running anymore! [Verse 2] It started with her choices, now it’s spiraled out of control, He thinks that he can scare me out and take away my soul. I shouldn't have to clean up every mess that gets arranged, Or face a pair of hired guns because the picture changed. Yet here I am still standing, and I’m holding out my hand, Ready to protect her and to prove I am a man. Not the man I used to be, but one who’s standing true, Doing what it takes to get my family through. [Chorus] I shouldn't have to dodge the dogs he’s sending to my door! I shouldn't have to bleed for what I didn't start no more! Her choices brought the storm, but I’m the one who took the hit, And even through the wreckage, I forgive her every bit. I’ve made my own mistakes, yeah, I’ve got scars upon my chest, But every single morning I am striving for my best. He wants to break my spirit, wants to see me hit the floor, But I am standing right here—and I ain't running anymore! [Bridge] (Music strips back—heavy bass line and steady drum beat) He told me it was dangerous to stay around this place, Thought a threat from two men would erase me without a trace. I’m paying for my past, trying to make amends each day, So don't you tell me where to go or try to pave my way. Forgiveness isn't weakness when you're standing in the fire, I'm rebuilding what you tried to burn upon the wire. [Guitar Solo / High Energy Instrumental Build] [Chorus] I shouldn't have to dodge the dogs he’s sending to my door! I shouldn't have to bleed for what I didn't start no more! Her choices brought the storm, but I’m the one who took the hit, And even through the wreckage, I forgive her every bit. I’ve made my own mistakes, yeah, I’ve got scars upon my chest, But every single morning I am striving for my best. He wants to break my spirit, wants to see me hit the floor, But I am standing right here—and I ain't running anymore! [Outro] (Rhythm slows down, holding on strong guitar chords) I'm staying right here. I'm gonna be a better man. We're gonna fix this. (Final heavy strum and ring out)

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