[Verse 1] I don’t play games with minds I don’t twist up what you feel That stuff gets stuck in the chest It cuts too close to real I’ve felt that on my own skin That grin with a hidden knife So I keep my words clean I keep my side of life I stay far from the chaos From the noise that wants a crowd Too many mouths, too many eyes Too loud, too proud [Pre-Chorus] I’d rather step back Than light a room on fire I’d rather keep it calm Than feed the pain and drama I don’t need the pressure I don’t need the clash I’m trying to build something That can actually last [Chorus] No mind games on me No mind games on you I keep it real, I keep it kind That’s the only truth I use No mind games on me No mind games on you I’d rather be the steady hand Than break somebody through (no mind games) [Verse 2] I don’t bring up religion I don’t bring up politics I know one sharp word can turn Warm air into fists Then everybody leaves mad With their shoulders all tight I don’t want that poison Hanging in the night If a room gets packed and swollen I’m the one by the wall I can feel my breath get smaller When too many voices call [Pre-Chorus] So I choose my distance I choose my peace Not because I’m hiding Just because I need release And I try my best to listen Even when I don’t get it yet If your heart is in the fire I’ll still show up wet [Chorus] No mind games on me No mind games on you I keep it real, I keep it kind That’s the only truth I use No mind games on me No mind games on you I’d rather be the steady hand Than break somebody through (no mind games) [Bridge] I don’t need to be the loud one I don’t need to win the room I know what it feels like To sit inside the bruise So if you got a dream If you’re reaching for the sky I’ll be the one in your corner Saying, go on, try [Chorus] No mind games on me No mind games on you I keep it real, I keep it kind That’s the only truth I use No mind games on me No mind games on you I’d rather be the steady hand Than break somebody through (no mind games)
