[Intro - Dark piano] "No one's coming." That's what I told myself. Took years to question it. [Verse 1 - Short, heavy bars] Bag packed. Lights gone. Kid learnt quick how to carry on. No call. No lift. Had to grow up in the middle of it. Made that sentence a rule in my head, Used it for fuel when I couldn't get fed. If I need nothing, nothing can leave— Sounds like strength till it won't let you breathe. Kept working late, kept dodging the chat, Said "I'm alright" with my jaw locked back. Pride in the doorway blocking the help, Same old kid trying to raise himself. [Build - Snare rise] I'm getting up. I'm moving now. But I don't have to shut you out. One beat— Then let the whole room shout! [Chorus - Massive drop] GET UP! GET UP! WE'RE MOVING NOW! NO MORE WAITING FOR THE SKY TO FALL DOWN! MY TWO FEET! YOUR HAND THERE! I CAN STAND STRONG AND STILL LET SOMEONE CARE! [Verse 2 - Double-time] Had to unlearn how I measured a man, Thought being strong meant refusing a hand. Thought if I told you the truth you'd bolt, So I took every problem and called it my fault. Now if a mate says "what do you need?" I don't make a joke just to change the scene. Tell him straight. Let him stay. Not every kindness has a debt to repay. I still do the work, still own my part, But I don't need steel all around my heart. Nobody coming was a kid's defence, Not a life sentence I have to accept. [Bridge - Spoken rap] I won't wait forever For someone to carry me. But if you're beside me— I'm glad you're here. [Final Chorus - Crowd shouts] GET UP! GET UP! WE'RE MOVING NOW! NO MORE WAITING FOR THE SKY TO FALL DOWN! MY TWO FEET! YOUR HAND THERE! I CAN STAND STRONG AND STILL LET SOMEONE CARE! [Outro - Beat cut] Still self-reliant. Just not sealed shut.
