[Verse 1] Yo, step up, let me spit this truth, no filter, World’s tryna paint me weak, but I’m built much realer. They say I’m trapped, oppressed, stuck in a cage, But I’m flippin’ the script, turn the page, set the stage. Same hustle, same grind, same 24 hours, I’m chasin’ my dreams, I don’t need your flowers. They talk like my skin’s a chain, holdin’ me back, But I’m runnin’ this race, full speed on the track. No victim here, I’m a king, not a pawn, While they cryin’ ‘bout struggle, I’m already gone. Opportunities knock, I’m kickin’ down doors, Equal shots for us all, stop keepin’ the score. (Stop keepin’ the score, yeah, we risin’ some more) [Pre-Chorus] They say, “You can’t make it, the system’s too cold,” But I’m writin’ my story, it’s mine to be told. Don’t box me in, don’t dim my light, I’m takin’ what’s mine, I’m ready to fight. [Chorus] Don’t patronize me, I’m breakin’ the mold, Ain’t no victim, my future’s pure gold. Equal chance, yeah, I’m claimin’ my spot, I’m risin’ to the top, whether you like it or not. Don’t patronize me, I’m settin’ it free, No chains on my soul, I’m who I’m meant to be. Same game, same rules, I’m playin’ to win, Don’t patronize me, let the realness begin. [Verse 2] They push this narrative, say we’re all doomed to fail, Like success ain’t for us, like we’re ridin’ a rail. But I see through the lies, I’m dodgin’ the trap, I’m buildin’ my empire, put my name on the map. They hand out sympathy like it’s some kinda prize, But I’d rather take action than swallow their lies. We got the same shot, same pen, same page, Same fire in my heart, same fuel for the stage. I’m not your poster child for struggle and pain, I’m a phoenix in the fire, risin’ up through the flame. They whisper, “Poor you,” but I’m laughin’ out loud, I’m too busy winnin’ to blend in with the crowd. (Blend in with the crowd, nah, I’m standin’ proud) [Pre-Chorus] They say, “You can’t make it, the system’s too cold,” But I’m writin’ my story, it’s mine to be told. Don’t box me in, don’t dim my light, I’m takin’ what’s mine, I’m ready to fight. [Chorus] Don’t patronize me, I’m breakin’ the mold, Ain’t no victim, my future’s pure gold. Equal chance, yeah, I’m claimin’ my spot, I’m risin’ to the top, whether you like it or not. Don’t patronize me, I’m settin’ it free, No chains on my soul, I’m who I’m meant to be. Same game, same rules, I’m playin’ to win, Don’t patronize me, let the realness begin. [Bridge] [Spoken word vibe, slower tempo] Yo, why you actin’ like my fate’s been sealed? Like my dreams ain’t valid, like my wounds won’t heal? I’m not your statistic, not your charity case, I’m a force, unstoppable, settin’ my pace. The world’s full of chances, I’m grabbin’ ‘em all, Same ladder to climb, same rise, same fall. Don’t paint me as less, don’t lower the bar, I’m reachin’ for the moon, I’m chasin’ the stars. (Chasin’ the stars, yeah, we goin’ far) [Verse 3] They talk about ceilings, like I can’t break through, But I’m shatterin’ glass with the moves that I do. No handouts, no pity, I’m carvin’ my lane, Turn my sweat into glory, turn my loss into gain. They say it’s systemic, but I’m flippin’ the system, Got my vision on lock, yeah, the grind is my rhythm. I’m not defined by the shade of my skin, But the strength in my soul and the fire within. New gen’s got it twisted, think we’re all in despair, But I’m out here provin’ we can rise anywhere. Equal shots, equal dreams, let’s level the field, I’m buildin’ my legacy, my truth is my shield. (My truth is my shield, yeah, my will won’t yield) [Pre-Chorus] They say, “You can’t make it, the system’s too cold,” But I’m writin’ my story, it’s mine to be told. Don’t box me in, don’t dim my light, I’m takin’ what’s mine, I’m ready to fight. [Chorus] Don’t patronize me, I’m breakin’ the mold, Ain’t no victim, my future’s pure gold. Equal chance, yeah, I’m claimin’ my spot, I’m risin’ to the top, whether you like it or not. Don’t patronize me, I’m settin’ it free, No chains on my soul, I’m who I’m meant to be. Same game, same rules, I’m playin’ to win, Don’t patronize me, let the realness begin. [Outro] [Beat slows, reflective tone] Yo, don’t put me in a box, don’t clip my wings, I’m destined for greatness, hear the freedom I bring. No victim, no limits, just a heart full of drive, I’m the spark in the dark, watch me light up the sky. Don’t patronize me, I’m claimin’ my crown, Same chances for all, I ain’t slowin’ down. From the streets to the stars, I’m writin’ my name, Don’t patronize me, I’m changin’ the game. (Changin’ the game, yeah, we ain’t the same)
