Yeah… This bigger than just fake people… This about survival. Stay alert… Eyes wide open, gotta scan every block People wearin’ masks, smiles that shock Strangers talk sweet, but you don’t know their game Even a friendly face can bring you pain Movin’ through life, can’t trust what you see Everybody got a motive, even family Whispers in shadows, plans in disguise Friends switch quick, snakes in disguise Learned the hard way, I peep every move Energy fake, gotta find your own groove Walkin’ with caution, head on a swivel Don’t let charm fool you, gotta be civil Respect earned, never given for free Stay alert, protect your peace like me Even strangers passin’ by can bring a test Keep your guard up, don’t settle for less Watch your surroundings, keep your circle tight Everybody with you ain’t ridin’ right Eyes wide open, even in the light ‘Cause danger still lurk where it look so bright Watch your surroundings, move smart, don’t speak Real recognize when the energy weak Gotta stay ready, don’t fall asleep In a cold world, loyalty rare and deep Just today, I was standin’ outside Waitin’ on my man, phone pressed to my side Car backed in, trunk pointed my way Man said he stressed, tryna get me to stay Said he’d pay me if I gave him a hand But somethin’ felt off, I ain’t move from where I stand Told my call “stay right here, don’t go” Soon as I said that… he took off fast Ain’t no coincidence, I know what I felt That gut don’t lie, that’s a card I was dealt Could’ve been a setup, could’ve been worse That’s why I speak it in every verse Watch your surroundings, keep your circle tight Everybody with you ain’t ridin’ right Eyes wide open, even in the light ‘Cause danger still lurk where it look so bright Watch your surroundings, move smart, don’t speak Real recognize when the energy weak Gotta stay ready, don’t fall asleep In a cold world, loyalty rare and deep This for the girls think it can’t be them Thinkin’ “I’m safe,” just trustin’ friends But evil move quiet, don’t always show Sometimes it’s people you think you know They watchin’ locations, watchin’ your posts Learnin’ your habits the most That’s how they target, that’s how they choose Playin’ it close like they got nothin’ to lose Promises made just to lure you in Fake opportunities dressed as a win Move smart, don’t ever go blind Protect your body, protect your mind If it feel off, then it probably is Trust that voice, don’t ignore what it gives This ain’t fear, it’s protectin’ your life Stay aware day and night Saw him pull up, trunk pointed my way Offered me money, said “help me today” Something felt off, my instincts screamed Not everything’s real that it seems Quick exit when I kept my phone live Shows what he wanted was to isolate, connive Could’ve been trafficking, could’ve been worse That gut don’t lie, that’s a deadly curse Ladies, stay aware, don’t let charm fool Predators move quiet, breakin’ every rule Trust your intuition, protect your path Better safe, alert, than deal with wrath I ain’t paranoid, I’m just aware Too many stories that ain’t fair People go missin’, families in pain All from a moment that could’ve changed So I move wiser, I move with care Say where I’m goin’, who I’m with there Protection ain’t fear, it’s lovin’ your life Stayin’ alert could save it tonight Watch your surroundings, keep your circle tight Everybody with you ain’t ridin’ right Eyes wide open, even in the light ‘Cause danger still lurk where it look so bright Watch your surroundings, stand firm, stay woke Peep every move, read between what’s spoke Life teach lessons, I learned ‘em deep Now I guard my peace… and I guard my seat Stay aware… Stay safe… Trust your instincts… Everybody can’t go where you goin’.
