[The Names They Gave Me]

[Intro] [(Gritty Boom Bap beat with vocal samples echoing “Joshua,” “Michael,” and “JJ,” distorted layers representing the clash of imposed identities)] They gave me names, tried to mold my soul— But none of them fit, none made me whole. [(Distorted vocal samples echo, adding tension before the beat drops)] [Verse 1] Joshua was the name they claimed, Michael tagged for something tamed. JJ bounced like a rubber stamp, But I felt boxed in—a mental cramp. [(Sharp hi-hats and snare hits punctuate each line, deep bass rumbles beneath the surface)] [Pre-Chorus] But deep within, I knew my sound— A rhythm fierce, no chains around. Through names they gave, I forged my own— Joshyua Gorgon stands alone. [(Rising energy with layered samples and vocal echoes building anticipation)] [Chorus] The names they gave me tried to bind, But couldn’t hold what I defined. Now I step with my own stride, Joshyua Gorgon, no mask to hide. [(Boom Bap beat kicks with intensity, gritty vocal layers enhance the hook’s punch)] [Bridge] They tried to box me, clip my wings— But I rewrote the song I sing. No more shadows, no borrowed skins— I break the chains; the name begins. [(Minimal breakdown with stripped-back beat, emphasis on lyrical delivery)] [Verse 2] Through twisted tongues and stories told, I shattered molds they tried to hold. Carved in stone, but now released— In this name, I find my peace. [(Layered harmonies and sharp beats create an assertive flow, brass stabs accent key moments)] [Chorus] The names they gave me tried to bind, But couldn’t hold what I defined. Now I step with my own stride, Joshyua Gorgon, no mask to hide. [(Dynamic crescendo with added vocal layers, emphasizing the transformation and self-claiming)] [Outro] The echoes fade, but I stand clear— Joshyua Gorgon—finally here. [(Fading beat and distorted samples, leaving a resonant hum)]