[Spoken, calm, low] The sooner you realize it… The sooner you can move on. [Verse 1] If they only love you broken, that ain’t love If they only show up when you down, that ain’t us They was cool when I was stuck, nowhere to go Real quiet when I rose, funny how it go No congrats, no “I’m proud,” no “you made it through” Same folks watched me drown, never threw a clue I was homeless, still dreaming, still doing the work They used me as a story just to polish their dirt Posted me like a badge, “look how kind I am” But never lifted a hand when the time demands Now I got keys, got peace, got my rhythm back And the silence tell me everything I need to grasp [Whispered] That told me everything. [Hook] They don’t clap when you rise [Spoken, soft] Pay attention. They get quiet, switch sides [Spoken, soft] That’s information. They don’t clap when you win They preferred you stuck then I stopped waiting on love that don’t show up again [Verse 2] Real friends don’t stall you, don’t waste your time Don’t lie, don’t flake, don’t cross those lines If I say I’ll be there, I’m there ....... no excuse They kept me waiting like my life wasn’t truth “Watch another game,” “go back to the bar” Anything but the dream, anything but stars They don’t want elevation, they want company In the same damn place with the same damn misery They hate when you change ‘cause it shine too bright Make ‘em face they choices in the cold daylight So they doubt your vision, question every move Try to make you feel crazy for improving you [Spoken, low] That’s loyalty. [Bridge] [Spoken, clear] Stop waiting on people who already showed you who they are. [Hook] They don’t clap when you rise They get quiet, switch sides If your growth make ‘em mad, that’s the truth in disguise They don’t clap when you grow That’s how you know Who was walking with you and who just liked you low [Outro] Didn’t lose friends ....... I lost dead weight from the plan. [Spoken, calm] Clarity over company.
