LIFE IS LIKE PLAYING CARDS NEW BREED R&B — VOLUME 3, TRACK 2 [Intro — Smoky Female Vocal, Deep Bass Pulse] Life deals the cards. You don't know what's next. Read the hand. Make your move. That's life. [Verse 1 — Soulful, Tight Delivery] Life deals a hand, but it hides the next, Some days bring gold, some days bring tests. Kings can fall, and the quiet can rise, You never know what's behind life's disguise. One door closes, another swings wide, Sometimes you lose just to change your stride. Don't judge the game by the cards you hold, A strong heart's worth more than a hand full of gold. [Pre-Chorus — Melodic Lift] You can't see tomorrow, Can't rewrite yesterday. Play the hand before you, Make your move today. [Chorus — Big, Soulful Female Lead] Life is like playing cards, You never know what's coming. One minute you're standing tall, Next minute, the world keeps turning. Play your hand, stand your ground, Don't let a bad deal hold you down. Life is like playing cards, Keep your heart strong when the game gets hard. [Verse 2 — Fast, Razor-Sharp Female Rap] Cut the deck, let the truth unfold, Not every winner needs a pocket full of gold. Some bluff big, some hide their fear, Some real ones stand when the coast ain't clear. Ace in your hand? Don't get too proud. Storm in your face? Don't bow to the crowd. Think two moves ahead, keep your vision intact, You can't control the deal, but you control how you act. No marked deck, no guaranteed win, You fall, get up, put your strength back in. Don't sell your soul for a seat at the table, Stay sharp, stay real, make your next move stable. [Chorus — Strong Harmonies] Life is like playing cards, You never know what's coming. One minute you're standing tall, Next minute, the world keeps turning. Play your hand, stand your ground, Don't let a bad deal hold you down. Life is like playing cards, Keep your heart strong when the game gets hard. [Verse 3 — Reflective Singing] I've seen bright days turn cold overnight, I've seen lost souls find their light. The hand you receive isn't all you become, It's the choices you make when the dealing is done. So treasure your people, be careful with trust, Let go of the anger before it turns to dust. You can't hold the future or bargain with time, But you can live with a heart that's honest and kind. [Bridge — Bass Drops Out, Intimate Female Vocal] No one knows the final score. No one knows what's round the door. Breathe in deep, let fear depart. Play with wisdom. Lead with heart. [Verse 4 — Rapid-Fire Rap, Building Energy] Bad hand dealt? Find another route. Hard times hit? Don't count yourself out. Life moves fast, so your mind stays clear, Don't let yesterday dictate your year. No crown lasts, no storm stays, Keep your feet firm through the changing days. When luck runs dry, let your character speak, The strongest stand tall when the odds look weak. [Final Chorus — Triumphant Female Lead] Life is like playing cards, You never know what's coming. Keep your faith when the road gets hard, Keep your soul from running. Play your hand, stand your ground, Turn that setback right around. Life is like playing cards, Your next move matters when the game gets hard. [Outro — Deep Bass and Live Reggae Groove] You don't know the cards. You don't know the end. Play with courage. Stay true, my friend. The deck keeps turning… And life goes on.
