[Verse] I was never given nothin', had to walk it out in faith Every door that closed on me was just redirected grace They said "know your place" — I said "watch me build a throne" Ain't waiting on permission, got the anointing on my own See they tried to count me out before they counted what I'm worth Told me stay down, stay humble — nah, I'm chosen since my birth Ain't asking for a seat now, I'm the one that set the table Everything they said I couldn't, watch me — I'm the fable Ain't bitter, I'm just built different, took the pain and made it fuel Every "no" was just a lesson, every loss became a jewel So when I walk up in that room now, energy already shift 'Cause I ain't chasing no respect — I'm walking in the gift Chorus: R-E S-P E-C T Me B-O S-S U-P Boss up R-E S-P E-C T Me P-A Y U-P Pay up [Verse 2] I used to hustle out of hunger, now I hustle out of purpose Different motive, different fire, no more running just to earn it They don't understand the grind when God's the one that's in it Every setback was a setup, every struggle had a minute Where it all made sense — the pressure turned me diamond Man, I used to feel invisible, now I'm out here shining Church boy with the business mind, prophet with the pen Talking to the Most High while I'm chasing after ten Figures, but the money ain't the motive, it's the mission Every dollar that I make is 'bout to fund somebody's vision So I pray before I move now, ask for wisdom, not permission 'Cause the throne room already gave me my position [Chorus] R-E S-P E-C T Me B-O S-S U-P Boss up R-E S-P E-C T Me P-A Y U-P Pay up [Verse 3] I bow down to nobody but the One who gave me breath Every chain they tried to bind me with got broken at the wrist Generational curses, I'm the one that broke the cycle Momma prayed a prayer over me and watched me become vital Now I'm sitting at the table that my ancestors could never Every step I take is heavy, but I'm walking in it clever They can keep the corner office, I'm building something eternal Kingdom-minded, purpose-driven, watch the seeds I'm sowing burn a Legacy that outlives me, something bigger than a paycheck I ain't need they validation, got my worth already faxed Straight from heaven with the signature, ain't nobody canceling that So respect me like you mean it — I've been chosen, and that's facts [Chorus] R-E S-P E-C T Me B-O S-S U-P Boss up R-E S-P E-C T Me P-A Y U-P Pay up
