[Intro: clipped guitar pulse, spoken close and measured] I brought a full bowl to the table. Then I learned to watch the hands. [Verse 1: spoken, tense] I know the weight of an empty cupboard, The last clean coat in winter rain. So when you knock, I hear the old ache— I reach before I know your name. You say your phone died, your rent came due, Your luck ran out, your ride fell through. I split my bread, I lend my coat— Then find my kindness in your throat. [Pre-Chorus: gathering pressure] I won’t turn stone; I won’t turn blind. A tender heart still needs a mind. Show me the work behind the plea. Let time tell what your words can’t be. [Chorus: shouted gang vocals] I’VE GOT A HEART, NOT AN OPEN SAFE! I’LL GIVE WHAT’S TRUE—NOT WHAT YOU TAKE! Bring honest hands, bring honest need! I’ll know the difference by the deed! [Post-Chorus] Earn my trust—then share my table. No more promises on borrowed labels. [Verse 2: rhythmic spoken delivery] You praised my patience, called it gold, Then spent it like it couldn’t fold. You knew just where my soft spots lay, And called me cruel when I stepped away. Now I ask who stays when there’s no favor, Who keeps their word when the room gets quiet. Who takes a little, leaves the rest, Who sees my no and lets it rest. [Pre-Chorus] I won’t turn stone; I won’t turn blind. A tender heart still needs a mind. Show me the work behind the plea. Let time tell what your words can’t be. [Chorus: shouted gang vocals] I’VE GOT A HEART, NOT AN OPEN SAFE! I’LL GIVE WHAT’S TRUE—NOT WHAT YOU TAKE! Bring honest hands, bring honest need! I’ll know the difference by the deed! [Bridge: stripped, spoken plainly] To the one who carried water And never counted every cup— To the one who heard me say “not now” And didn’t try to dress it up— There’s room beside me. There’s food to spare. There’s time to give. There’s care to share. But love is not a door with no hinge. And giving isn’t disappearing. [Build] I can keep my heart wide open And still choose where the welcome goes. [Final Chorus: explosive gang vocals] I’VE GOT A HEART, NOT AN OPEN SAFE! I’LL GIVE WHAT’S TRUE—NOT WHAT YOU TAKE! Bring honest hands, bring honest need! I’ll know the difference by the deed! I’LL SHARE THE LOAD WITH THOSE WHO STAY! I WON’T BE GUILTED INTO GIVING AWAY! Bring honest hands, bring honest need! My kindness has a gate—and I hold the key! [Outro: spoken, resolved] I’m still generous. I’m just paying attention now.
