[Intro - Rap, Male Vocalist] Lemme tell you a story ‘bout wisdom and strife About a father's advice and the lessons in life “Walk straight, let the enemy wonder" That what he said, But sometimes the path, it ain't straight ahead [Chorus - Soft, melodic, Smooth - Female] "Walk straight" they said, but what if we fall? What if the path ain't straight at all? learn to fight when the truth ain't right Sometimes, the battle’s worth the night. Yeah, walk straight, but if trust is gone, You gotta stand up and carry on. [Instrumental] [Verse 1 - Rap, Male Vocalist] My father always trusted, saw the good in everyone Said, “Nobody crosses the line under the sun.” But me? I saw things a little differently People take what they want disrespectin' me. At school, I coasted by, thought I had it made A moody teen, with dreams that never swayed. But then I found my spark, physics was my game Inventing equations, bending the frame. Showed my teacher my work, all proud and true But he brushed me off like, "Kid, who are you?" [Instrumental] [Male Vocalist] [Pre-Chorus] Physics test came, didn’t even write my name A silent rebellion, a protest to the game. Got a zero, grades sank, Dad was enraged What happened, son? he asked, his voice engaged. Told him the story, the teacher’s hate, the cruel game played He shook his head, said, "You must’ve gone astray." [Female Vocalist] [Chorus: Female catchy soft hook message] "Walk straight," they said — but what if we fall? What if the path ain't straight at all? learn to fight when the truth ain't right Sometimes, the battle’s worth the night. Yeah, walk straight — but if trust is gone, You gotta stand up and carry on. [Instrumental] [Verse 2] Studied for the next test, followed the rules to the letter Aced it, thought I'd proved myself, things would get better But the grade came back, sabotaged all the way through Zeros in participation, homework marked askew. The teacher used his power, his vengeance on display My father’s wisdom faltered, his trust led astray. He snapped one day, Get outta my face! Treated me like I was a disgrace. He entered the classroom, saw a shoe print on his chair Get out! he screamed, he don't want me here!" The print's too big, I pleaded, "It can't be mine!" But he went crazy, his anger intertwined. [Male Vocalist] [Pre-Chorus – Dramatic tension builds again] I went home broken, pain burned my chest Told my father, “Your wisdom failed this test Saw anger in his eyes, a storm in his gaze The house fell silent in a fiery haze. [Chorus] "Walk straight," they said — but what if we fall? What if the path ain't straight at all? learn to fight when the truth ain't right Sometimes, the battle’s worth the night. Yeah, walk straight — but if trust is gone, You gotta stand up and carry on. [Bridge] A young age, saw my father go to war Not to face soldiers, but a teacher who swore He could keep me down, chain me to the grind But Pops showed love in his own design Military man, suit sharp as a blade Stepped in the school, like a storm he swayed I heard the thunder from the office walls My father’s voice made the whole place stall Fifteen, I was runnin’ errands, drivin’ crews Sixteen, had the weight of the fam in my shoes Didn’t hate my life, didn’t hate my pops Now I'm forty, still got love that never fades. [Verse 3] We walked out, head held high With dignity, never questioned why. "Say goodbye, son — this school’s through We’ll find a place that’s right for you." And as we left, the sun shone bright I knew my path — I’d learned to fight. [Verse 4] Still fighting the same fight, day by day The system’s built to keep the best away. They fear what’s real, so they twist and cheat Climbing ladders with lies beneath their feet. To anyone out there, walking this road Know your worth — carry that load. You’re not broken, you’re just misunderstood They fear your light, 'cause they never could. [Outro – Words of Strength] Be proud of your scars, they show your climb You’re distinguished — rare, one of a kind. These fools in power? They only scheme Living their lives in someone else's dream. They fight us ‘cause they’ve got nothin' inside But we rise stronger, with every tide. [Break] Lesson Learned Sir [Fade out] [End]