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Lani “Guarded Fire”

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[Verse 1] Lani stood in the mirror while the city lights glowed, Running through the memories that nobody else knows. Curly hair falling softly around her beautiful face, That same genuine smile still carried warmth and grace. Glasses on her eyes, confidence in her walk, Never needed validation from the people who talk. Deep chocolate skin shining underneath the light, Looking every bit as beautiful stepping into the night. She wore her strength well, wore her scars even better, Turned painful chapters into reasons not to settle. She'd seen enough games, heard enough empty lines, Now she protected her peace and guarded her mind. [Pre-Chorus] She wasn't hard to love, She was hard to fool. Life taught her lessons She refused to unlearn. [Chorus] Cause Lani don't give a damn about the games they play, She learned her worth and she ain't giving that away. If you want her heart, better show her something real, Not just pretty words but consistency she can feel. Behind that confidence, behind those guarded eyes, Lives a woman still believing in a love that survives. Strong enough to stand alone, wise enough to wait, Holding out for something real instead of settling for fake. [Verse 2] Family meant everything, she'd ride until the end, The kind of woman who would sacrifice for those she called friends. Loyal to the people who earned a place in her soul, But romantic love was different, that required control. She'd tell you from the beginning, "This won't be easy for you, I've been through enough to know exactly what I won't do." Respect her boundaries, understand where she's been, Don't show up trying to save her—just be genuine. She wasn't looking for perfection, wasn't asking for the world, Just somebody who could love the woman beneath the hurt. Someone patient enough to stay when things got rough, Someone strong enough to understand that healing takes time and trust. [Pre-Chorus] Cause every scar she carried Had a story attached. And every wall she built Was built from lessons that last. [Chorus] Cause Lani don't give a damn about the games they play, She learned her worth and she ain't giving that away. If you want her heart, better show her something real, Not just pretty words but consistency she can feel. Behind that confidence, behind those guarded eyes, Lives a woman still believing in a love that survives. Strong enough to stand alone, wise enough to wait, Holding out for something real instead of settling for fake. [Bridge] Late nights, quiet thoughts, Still healing at her pace. Learning how to love herself, Finding peace and grace. Sharp wit, dry humor, Never afraid to speak her mind. A beautiful soul still searching For the right kind of time. [Final Chorus] Cause Lani don't give a damn about the games they play, She's too grown to let confusion steal her peace away. And when somebody earns her trust, they'll finally get to see, The warmth, the loyalty, the love she keeps beneath the key. Behind the armor stands a woman with a heart that's true, Still hoping one day someone genuine will break through. Not by force, not by pressure, not by promises alone, But by showing up every day until trust becomes a home. [Outro] She adjusted her curls... Gave herself one last smile... Grabbed her keys... And stepped into the night... Not knowing destiny was already walking toward her. 🎵❤️