Brass Ring - Track 5 https://suno.com/album/f742991e-9335-4643-9266-f8965e49a0fd ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- They said 'be confident, not cocky' 'Be talented, not threatening' 'Be present, but don't take up space' 'Be yourself, but fix your face' You want me smiling? Here's my teeth You want me sweet? Here's my grief You want me nice? That ship has sailed You want me professional? I failed I've mastered the art of compliance The dance of being just enough Not too loud, not too quiet Not too soft, not too tough You want me smiling? Here's my teeth You want me sweet? Here's my grief You want me nice? That ship has sailed You want me professional? I failed God, I'm tired So fucking tired Of playing nice Of paying the price I'm done Every smile was a lie Every laugh was fake Now the mask is off And something's gonna break You want me smiling? Here's my teeth You want me sweet? Here's my grief You want me nice? That ship has sailed You want me professional? I failed I'm done smiling
