[Intro - casual, almost talking] I thought I left that… Still got ties there ⸻ [Verse 1 - smooth, flowing, natural speech rhythm] Used to sit and watch them count it Didn’t think I’d be around it Same flats, same faces Didn’t see how deep that place is Said I’m next, I believed it Took one trip, then repeated They said “one more, you’re sorted” Now I’m stuck and can’t ignore it Seen man go and come back richer But the vibe felt slightly different Laugh loud but something’s missing I can see it when I’m with ‘em Took me time to clock the pattern It’s not money that they’re backing It’s control, it’s who you answer Once you’re in, it doesn’t matter ⸻ [Hook - light melody, catchy, simple] Can’t leave, I’m in too deep No sleep, they know my street Said “one more”, now it repeats I’m too old but I’m in too deep ⸻ [Verse 2 - still smooth but slightly more tense] He said “you can’t just walk” Didn’t raise his voice when he talked Said he knows where my mum lives I just nodded, couldn’t talk That’s the kind of thing that sticks Not a threat, it just exists That’s your life in someone’s grip And you don’t know how to fix Mum said “when you coming round?” I just stared down at the ground Phone lights up, I press it off Feel the weight without a sound How I tell her I’m done now? When they know where I come from They showed me how to move packs Never showed me how to run ⸻ [Hook] Can’t leave, I’m in too deep No sleep, they know my street Said “one more”, now it repeats I’m too old but I’m in too deep
