[INTRO — instrumental, slapping bassline, wah guitar, handclaps] [VERSE 1 — strutting flow, nasal tease] Friday rush, register four, line to the door (uh) Man in a suit like his day ate him raw Slams a coffee maker down, says it don't work No receipt, no box, just the whole irk Calls me names I wouldn't say to a dog Spit on the counter like he marking a log Whole line watching like it's free TV And I smile so warm that it frightens me I say sir — sir — let me look at this thing Your coffee matters, you're a king, I'ma wing A solution so sweet it'll rot your teeth Keep talking loud, I'm talking underneath [HOOK — chant over the groove, gang vocals] Kill 'em with kindness (kindness) Smile so wide they can't find this Rage they brought in — watch me grind it Down to a fine dust, yeah, kindness Kill 'em with kindness (kindness) Free upgrade, sir, the finest You came in hot, you leaving mindless That's the magic trick — kindness [VERSE 2 — deep bark, playful] See, I been screamed at by professionals, sir You amateur at best, let me show you how it works I don't flinch, I don't fold, I don't give you the feud You came for a fight and I'm serving you food Metaphorically — here's your refund and a coupon And a compliment too — nice watch, where you get those Watch him deflate like a lawn Santa in March Anger needs a wall and I turned into a marsh Soft ground, buddy, nothing here to hit He mumbles thank you — yeah, that's how it is Next in line, an old lady, says that was beautiful I say ma'am, that's just customer service, usual [HOOK — chant over the groove, gang vocals] Kill 'em with kindness (kindness) Smile so wide they can't find this Rage they brought in — watch me grind it Down to a fine dust, yeah, kindness Kill 'em with kindness (kindness) Free upgrade, sir, the finest You came in hot, you leaving mindless That's the magic trick — kindness [BRIDGE — bass and claps only, call and answer] What they want? (a fight) What I got? (light) Twenty years (of this) Still polite (yes sir) Kindness ain't weakness, that's the thing they miss Hardest punch I throw is a smile like this [HOOK — chant over the groove, gang vocals] Kill 'em with kindness (kindness) Smile so wide they can't find this Rage they brought in — watch me grind it Down to a fine dust, yeah, kindness [OUTRO — talk box tail, bass fades] (kindness... kindness...) Have a great rest of your day, sir (kindness)
