[Verse 1] Time waited like a dog by the door Tail still; nose in the air I was cornered by complacency And let the dust settle everywhere Standing firm with no convictions Like a statue made of sand He was casual with his lies Spoke ‘em soft Like a gentle man [Chorus] Hard-fist honesty Hit me right between the eyes All those soft-spoken stories Turned to shrapnel with his lies Wisdom floated by unnoticed While I stared at the floor Hard-fist honesty Knocked me right through that door [Verse 2] Every promise like dropped change Rolling in circles ‘cross the floor I kept cashing in on his excuses Kept coming back for more I was smiling on the outside As I swore that I was free But my silence did my talking I let his shadow speak for me [pre chorus] The only thing I could count on Was his inconsistency [Chorus] Hard-fist honesty Hit me right upside my head All those soft-spoken stories Turned to dust and dread Wisdom floated by unnoticed While I cursed what I ignored Hard-fist honesty Picked me up off that floor (yeah) [Bridge] So I’m stripping down to my truth To the bone To the bruise Even if it hurts when I finally say it That’s the truth I get to choose [Chorus] Hard-fist honesty Let it swing Let it land Time waited like a dog by the door Now it’s tugging at my hand Wisdom floated by unnoticed I ain’t missing it no more Hard-fist honesty Is the only hand I’m reaching for
