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Act Like One

(Intro — Distorted bass growling. A gun click. A cold, steady voice.) Every mate pop off like they know me... Who the fuck are you... (beat drops — hard, knocking) --- (Verse 1) Every mate pop off like they got something to say Like they been in my shoes, like they walked through my days Who the mierda are you to speak on my name You weren't there in the cage, you weren't there in the rain You weren't there when the flatline rang through the phone You weren't there when I built this kingdom alone Shut up before you end up on the ground I don't do warnings, I don't do second rounds Perra, my music is for adults, not for kids So act like one before you get treated like one — you dig I don't make songs for the drama, I make songs for the soul If you ain't got one, let me know so I can let you go --- (Hook) I just do me — never asked for your approval I just do me — every scar is for the truthful I just do me — you don't like it, keep it moving I just do me — that's the only thing I'm proving --- (Verse 2) They talk behind screens, never talk to my face They don't know the half of what it took to find grace They don't know the nights I was gripping the blade They don't know the pills, they don't know the weight So when you pop off, better come correct This ain't a game, this ain't for the internet I'm Rave Johnson, Bloodsworth to the government Two names, one man, same pain that I'm juggling You want a reaction — nah, you want a show I don't perform for clowns, I don't feed the low Perra, my music is for grown souls So act like one or I'll leave you in the cold --- (Hook) I just do me — never asked for permission I just do me — every loss was a lesson I just do me — you don't feel it, keep stepping I just do me — that's the only confession --- (Outro — Bass fading. A single exhale. Steady voice.) Act like one... or get left in the silence... Rave Johnson... I just do me... (exhale) (silence)