[Verse 1 – PERSUASIVEPRO: Distinct male rap voice, expressive rhythmic delivery, intricate flow, vivid storytelling, conversational intensity.] Slingin paper like Im Michael Scott I'm lost in my thoughts Somewhere between heaven and hell is where I get caught These mother fuckas see me at the top Actin like im floatin away with the astronauts So they pop a few shots I would not (Nah) I would not (haha) I dont tip toe around the line I take whats mine Disturbed like a criminal mind Yall only see a glimpse and never the grind Doesn't phase me I just roll out like Optimas Prime Ya cant keep up cause I stay in my mind Thats the price of what im doin Thats why you aint foolin Anyone your new in Your position and will have to rue in The position grew in Too and in addition Theirs no condition An no technician That can hurt me worse that what I've given Myself everyday I see my reflection Had to learn to sustain perfection While watchin everybodys back turned Away from me and thats how I learned [Chorus – KINƏTIX: Same vocal identity, soaring melodic upper register, expressive delivery, subtle vocal grit on emotional peaks.] Nothing comes for free, (To me) There's a price beneath the dream. I'm plottin, I'm schemin Walkin crooked while im leanin (I'm leanin) Theirs a cost to everything thats got meanin Nothing comes for free, (To me) There's a price beneath the dream. I'm plottin, I'm schemin Theirs a cost to everything thats got meanin I got everything I chased, Still can't look myself in the face. We keep reaching for the stars While not losin who we are We keep reaching for the stars While not losin who we are [Post-Chorus – KINƏTIX: Soft melodic vocal, layered echoes, haunting restrained delivery.] not losin who we are not losin who we are [Verse 2 – KINƏTIX: Gritty melodic delivery, streetwise attitude, restrained aggression.] I came up where the trust runs thin Same ones clappin’ wanna see you cave in Had no handout, had to take my shot Now they want a piece of everything I got I learned quick, don’t talk, just move Keep your circle tight, got shit to prove Everybody loves you when the lights stay bright Till the room goes dark and you’re left to fight [Chorus – KINƏTIX: Repeat the existing rewritten chorus from the original song.] [Bridge – KINƏTIX: Low, controlled, almost spoken, gradually building.] I paid in blood, I paid in sleep Paid for every promise I could keep So if you want this life, remember one thing Nothing comes free [Outro – KINƏTIX: Soft, layered, haunting delivery.] Not losin’ who we are Not losin’ who we are Nothing comes free