(Verse 1 - Low and calm, setting the scene) Step out the door, same old fake smiles on the street Who’s still playing the hero when we’re all facing defeat? They used to sing that old song, "One for all, all for one" But when you’re bleeding out, man, nobody’s gonna come Stop with the moral chains, stop trying to save the crowd The world outside is just an act, too fake and too loud I drew a line in the sand, shrinking my inner space Woke up to reality, finally found my place (Chorus - Strong, confident, heavy bass) Selfish to the world, but generous to you Ain’t nothing wrong with that, it’s the only love that’s true! Gotta protect my tribe, gotta keep 'em safe and sound No taking losses here, no letting 'em break down Keeping them happy and smiling, that’s the definition of victory Nobody messes with my people—yeah, that’s the hard truth for me! (Verse 2 - Fast flow, sharp and aggressive) See the good stuff? Grab it first, secure the prize Take care of your own people, that’s how you survive Don't talk about "sharing" before you even got a taste Snooze for a second, and others take it all to waste They’ll snatch it from your hands, yeah, they’re waiting for you to trip So I lock the door tight, keeping a permanent grip My patience is expensive, my circle is tight Call me cold-hearted, but I’m protecting what’s right! (Chorus - Rising energy) Selfish to the world, but generous to you Ain’t nothing wrong with that, it’s the only love that’s true! Gotta protect my tribe, gotta keep 'em safe and sound No taking losses here, no letting 'em break down Keeping them happy and smiling, that’s the definition of victory Nobody messes with my people—yeah, that’s the hard truth for me! (Bridge - Emotional peak, high intensity) Don't preach about sacrifice, don't tell me what to do I just want the fire in my house burning bright and true Times have changed, the old rules don't apply no more Get the bag first, then talk about sharing the score! I’ll be the fortress, blocking the storm and the rain As long as my people are good, I don't care about their pain! (Beat Drop / Guitar Solo - 20s transition) (Chorus - Final explosion, full power) Selfish to the world, but generous to you Ain’t nothing wrong with that, it’s the only love that’s true! Gotta protect my tribe, gotta keep 'em safe and sound No taking losses here, no letting 'em break down Keeping them happy and smiling, that’s the definition of victory Nobody messes with my people—yeah, that’s the hard truth for me! (Outro - Fading out, relaxed rap) (Yeah... secure the bag first... don't let 'em steal it...) Put away that cheap kindness, man Save the best things for the ones next to you When they win, we win Nothing else matters... (Fade out...)
