Card Decline Anthem. Run it back. Walked in late to my own alarm Goldfish chain on my neck, good charm Uber pulled up in a shopping cart I tip in coupons, I play it smart (hey) Wallet full of gift cards, I still act bold Rich in points, broke in gold Paid my rent with store credit, that’s a glitch Landlord saw the receipt, he made a wish Fitness tracker on my ankle like I’m on the run Only counts steps when I sprint for refunds Blew my savings on a lamp that won’t turn on Called it “vibes”, it’s just a long yawn Group chat muted, still talking alone Argue with myself, then I block my own phone Blind date at a drive through, big risk We split fries, she said “you basic” Coupons laminated, crisp She vanished like an update I skipped (poof) I don’t need luck, I got promo codes I don’t need cash, I got hope in bulk If the swipe says no, I say “try again” I’m loud till the end I’m too goofy, can’t be serious (nah) Flexin like I’m furious (rah) Bank account mysterious Balance peek and get delirious (woah) Whole squad dumb and we proud of that (so proud) Chest puffed out over discount snacks (big snack) If it don’t make sense, we double back Chant my name, card declines, we chant it back (decline) Bought a smart fridge just to watch TV It judges my snacks, keeps subtweeting me Open up the door, hear “really, cheese?” I slam it shut like “let me eat in peace” Online course called “How to save cash” Paid full price, then I quit fast Motivational mug said “you’ll do great” I chipped it once, now it says “you’ll be late” Hit the gym once, took one pic, retired Posted “grind era”, then expired Trainer said “three sets”, I heard “three snacks” Did curls with the chips, put em back (crunch) My debit card coughing, my wallet wheeze Confidence loud like a stadium sneeze Self care from the clearance aisle Face mask half off, still fresh, still vile Scan, tap, swipe, pray, beep, nope, try again Coupon gladiator in the checkout pen Points for a lifetime, no funds for the weekend Paid in “maybe”, rich in pretend Receipt longer than a director’s cut scene Dodging the fee like a ninja on skates Cashier said “declined”, I said “that’s a remix” Run it once more, let the universe fix this If it fails again, I keep the cadence Broke but my flow got premium payments I’m too goofy, can’t be serious (no way) Flexin like I’m furious Bank account mysterious Balance peek and get delirious (dizzy) Whole squad dumb and we proud of that (so proud) Chest puffed out over discount snacks If it don’t make sense, we double back Chant my name, card declines, we chant it back (beep beep) Why my shampoo giving me life advice “Be yourself” while it’s burning my eyes Why my socks vanish in the laundry fight Come back single, living wild, new life (hey) Therapy chair on installments, payment plan Pay per thought, I’m a budget fan She said “talk feelings”, I said “I’m fine” She invoiced “I’m fine”, that’s a crime (ouch) Bill collector saved as “Do Not Pick Up” Let it ring like percussion, big buildup My budget is a myth, unicorn job Chase it once a month, then I fall off the log Bought a “vintage” couch, came with a curse Every time I sit down, my wallet gets worse Tried to be normal, lasted a day Bought a new personality on layaway Thrift store king with a thrift store crown My drip costs pennies but it shuts rooms down If confidence was currency, I’d own the mall Still getting humbled by a two dollar call Not irresponsible, just “creative” with facts If it bounces twice, that’s percussion, that’s tracks I’m too goofy, can’t be serious (nah) Flexin like I’m furious (rah) Bank account mysterious Balance peek and get delirious (woah) Whole squad dumb and we proud of that (so proud) Chest puffed out over discount snacks (big snack) If it don’t make sense, we double back Chant my name, silence, card declines, we chant it back (decline, decline) Run it back.
