[Intro - Chorus Preview] [Glitchy hyperpop synth loop starts immediately, full energy] CHECKMATE Playing the game but you're losing the crown Watch how your kingdom is tumbling down Caught in the trap that you carefully made Under the pressure the memories fade Oh-oh-oh checkmate tonight [Drop - Gritty Hyperpop Electronic Beat] [Heavy distorted synth bassline kicks in with a fast signature chat rhythm] When I am in the zone yeah I get them talking Checkmate checkmate see how I am walking When I am in the zone yeah I get them talking Checkmate checkmate see how I am walking [Verse 1] Too much they trying to make me pipe down Look at the crown that I found in the town You think you're living so risky and free But your entire identity belongs to me Every single step you take is on the radar No matter where you hide or how far [Pre-Chorus] (Vocal harmony stacks and glitters) The tension is rising it is pulling you under The quiet before the strike of the thunder Eyes on me you already know all that Eyes on me when I step into the track [Chorus - Full Banger Production Drop] [Explosive drop, fast glitchy electronic dance beat] CHECKMATE Playing the game but you're losing the crown Watch how your kingdom is tumbling down Caught in the trap that you carefully made Under the pressure the memories fade Oh-oh-oh checkmate tonight Oh-oh-oh look at the light [Post-Chorus - Repetitive Vocal Hook] [Minimal heavy bass pocket, fast rhythmic delivery] When I am in the zone yeah I get them talking Checkmate checkmate see how I am walking When I am in the zone yeah I get them talking Checkmate checkmate see how I am walking [Verse 2] (Sharp, confident rhythmic delivery with vocal pitch shifts) Fake smile alibi keeping it sticky Every little answer is getting too tricky We found the jacket you left at the scene The messiest player that I have ever seen Yeah tick-tock clock's running out on your throne Tonight you are standing completely alone [Bridge] (Eerie, floating electronic synth pads) Just sign the line and set it free The dark is calling out to me [High Note / Belt] Let it out [Chorus - Final Climax] [Full instrumentation, maximum hyperpop energy] CHECKMATE Playing the game but you're losing the crown Watch how your kingdom is tumbling down Caught in the trap that you carefully made Under the pressure the memories fade Oh-oh-oh checkmate tonight [Outro] [Instrumental electronic outro with the signature loop fading] Checkmate checkmate see how I am walking When I am in the zone yeah I get them talking [Sudden sharp glitch stop]
