[Intro] Block turn man to a puppet Olders pull strings in public Thought I grew up, got out it Now they talkin’ like they own my bloodline (mad) [Verse 1] Used to watch them count that cash Same trackie, same ash on the floor, I’m gashed They’d pat my head, “you’ll be next, lil brudda” Didn’t see the chain, just the chain of numbers First pack came with a “welcome, fam” First lie came in the same white bag “Do this run, you’ll be set for good” Turns out I just signed life to the hood Saw man vanish for a bit, then “back” New watch, same fear in his laugh I clocked late what they really protectin’ Ain’t man’s life, it’s the line, it’s the section [Chorus] Can’t just leave, that’s what he said “I know where your mumzies rest her head” Thought I was wise, now I’m wide awake, stressed Whole estate feel smaller on my chest Can’t just cut, they don’t sign no peace “Lil boy, you’re mine till the line deceased” I see through the tricks, but I still feel weak I’m too old for this But I’m in too deep [Verse 2] He said, “Yo, you think you just breeze?” Leant in close, breath smell like greed “I know where your fam live, G You ain’t dumb, you won’t let nothin’ reach” Smile on his face when he said that line Eyes so calm, but the threat so wild That ain’t banter, that’s blood on file That’s postcodes printed on my spine Mum text, “When you comin’ for tea?” Got my phone face down, hand feel weak Lil sis laugh on a vid, no filter I’m starin’ at the door like a prison pillar How I tell her man’s “boss” is a coward? How I say we in beef ‘cause I want out? They taught me how to hide them packs Never taught me how to hide my house [Chorus] Can’t just leave, that’s what he said “I know where your mumzies rest her head” Thought I was wise, now I’m wide awake, stressed Whole estate feel smaller on my chest Can’t just cut, they don’t sign no peace “Lil boy, you’re mine till the line deceased” I see through the tricks, but I still feel weak I’m too old for this But I’m in too deep [Bridge] I prayed one time on a stairwell landing (low) Asked God, “Is this my path or a pattern?” If I flip once more, is that on my soul? If I slip right now, they at my front door Got one foot out, one stuck in the block Suit on my wish list, gloves in my sock Wisdom’s a blade with a handle hot You can finally see But you can’t just stop (nah) [Chorus] Can’t just leave, that’s what he said “I know where your mumzies rest her head” Thought I was wise, now I’m wide awake, stressed Whole estate feel smaller on my chest Can’t just cut, they don’t sign no peace “Lil boy, you’re mine till the line deceased” I see through the tricks, but I still feel weak I’m too old for this But I’m in too deep (too deep) Can’t just leave I’m in too deep
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