[Background Track] [High-pitched Female Vocals Sample] Ooh, Forever Last Forever Ooh, Forever Last Forever [Verse 1] Yeah I learnt to smile with a bruise on my f*cking pride Mums kept the light on, the block kept lies (Real sh*t) Had man chat love, then they switched on size Now I read faces like bills and fines (Brrt) Same old roads, different coat, same grind One phone call and the whole thing slides I seen paid men fold for a b*tch with eyes (F*cking weak) [Flow State] I was in that rain with a swear and a plan Cold wrists, warm head, still I stood like a man Bro said "bro, stay sharp" when the cheddar got near 'Cause envy come cheap and the damage come clear I don't beg, I just move, let the scars do talk If you knew where I been, you'd respect my walk Every "bro" ain't blood, every kiss ain't sweet (No way) Some hearts sell out quick when the rent come due, see [Pre-Chorus] I was low, now I don't trust the f*cking shine She said "stay", then she crossed that line Too many nights with the weight in my chest Too many names I done cut from the list (F*ck 'em all) [Background Track] [High-pitched Female Vocals Sample] Ooh, Forever Last Forever Ooh, Forever Last Forever [Verse 2] [Flow State] Now I push through calm with a stone-cold stare Man talk big but they vanish rare I did my time in the dark, no chairs No applause, just stress and repairs She liked the chain, not the man I was Liked the shine, not the blood, not the dust Tried to play me close with a soft little grin But I seen that script and I let her in Then the truth came rude like a fist to the mouth Every sweet little word had a pit in it, wow I don't scream, I subtract, cut ties with ease Leave a door half-closed, let the cold air breathe My n*gga still call when the day look grim Said "don't lose your head, let the devil stay thin" I got love for the ones that stayed when it stung For the real who held pressure and never run tongue [Bridge] I was built from the bits you f*cking missed (Built different) Every crack in my name got stitched (Stitched up) If I fall, I rise with the same old fire (Burn it) If you fake, don't speak on my wire (Shut the f*ck up) [Background Track] [High-pitched Female Vocals Sample] Ooh, Forever Last Forever Ooh, Forever Last Forever
