[Intro] (Ooh-oh, oh-oh) Yeah, yeah They smiled in my face, but the truth came out Now I see what it was all about [Verse 1] I used to think we were riding forever, Same road, same dream, same stormy weather. But people change when the spotlight glows, Some clap for your wins, some pray you don't. I gave my trust like it had no limit, Opened every door, let them all in it. Now I'm reading between every line they say, 'Cause loyalty's expensive and few can pay. [Pre-Chorus] Every scar tells a story, Every lesson made me stronger. I was searching for the real thing, Now I know where I belong. [Chorus] You can throw your hate, throw your doubt, throw your shade at me, But I'm still standing where you said I'd never be. All the betrayal turned to fuel inside my soul, Now I'm shining brighter than the darkness ever knows. They can talk, they can watch, they can say what they want, I survived every storm that they thought I wouldn't. The disrespect became the fire in my veins, And now the whole world sings my name. [Verse 2 - Rap] Look, I seen friends become strangers overnight, Seen fake love disappear when the money got tight. Seen jealousy disguised as concern and advice, Then act surprised when I finally opened my eyes. I took losses, wore pain like a chain on my chest, Had to learn not everybody wants your best. Some people only love you when you're easy to control, But growth gets uncomfortable when you're finding your soul. Now I'm moving with purpose, no need for revenge, I let success do the talking while they play pretend. Every setback became another reason to rise, Every closed door showed me a better side. [Pre-Chorus] Every scar tells a story, Every lesson made me stronger. I was searching for the real thing, Now I know where I belong. [Chorus] You can throw your hate, throw your doubt, throw your shade at me, But I'm still standing where you said I'd never be. All the betrayal turned to fuel inside my soul, Now I'm shining brighter than the darkness ever knows. They can talk, they can watch, they can say what they want, I survived every storm that they thought I wouldn't. The disrespect became the fire in my veins, And now the whole world sings my name. [Bridge] Oh-oh, I won't break, I won't bend, Lost some people, found myself in the end. Oh-oh, every wound became a wing, Now I'm flying above everything. [Final Chorus] You can throw your hate, throw your doubt, throw your shade at me, But I'm still standing where you said I'd never be. Every betrayal became a chapter in my story, Every heartbreak led me closer to my glory. They can talk, they can watch, they can say what they want, I'm still moving forward while they're standing where they were. The disrespect became the fire in my veins, And now the whole world sings my name. [Outro] (Ooh-oh, oh-oh) Truth in the echo, hear it when I walk by. (Ooh-oh, oh-oh) The ones who stayed real are the reason I survived.
