[Intro] [Instrumental: exposed electric guitar riff, dark and tense] [Verse 1] You came through quiet, black coat in the rain Gold on your wrist but your eyes hold a stain I read your name in the dust on the glass One slow step and the whole room asks I keep my chin up, I know what I’m worth No borrowed crown, I was built from the earth You want the key, better tell me the price I don’t fold once, I don’t ask you twice [Pre-Chorus] Tell me, who do you call when the door swings wide? Who keeps their nerve when the truth won’t hide? I hear that low end, I feel that pull I move on my terms, I stay in control [Chorus] Dark knight, ride through the night No fear in my step, no chain in my sight Dark knight, keep your word, hold tight I make my own way; I don’t need your light [Post-Chorus] Eh-yo, hold your ground Eh-yo, don’t back down Eh-yo, eyes on mine Dark knight, it’s my time [Verse 2: Afro-rap] Watch how I enter, no fuss, no plea Big calm energy, room makes space for me I came with the truth and a plan in my hand You talk like a king, but you don’t command One for my people, two for the brave Three for the ones they were trying to save I turn that pressure to fuel in my chest Step by step, I outperform the rest No easy pass, no borrowed fame I built this path, I signed my name You want my trust, then show me you’re real I don’t buy talk; I watch what you reveal [Pre-Chorus] Tell me, who do you call when the door swings wide? Who keeps their nerve when the truth won’t hide? I hear that low end, I feel that pull I move on my terms, I stay in control [Chorus] Dark knight, ride through the night No fear in my step, no chain in my sight Dark knight, keep your word, hold tight I make my own way; I don’t need your light [Instrumental Break] [Electric guitar hook over deep house groove and Afro percussion] [Verse 3: Afro-rap] You draw a line, I decide where it goes I keep my circle close, everybody knows No crown can hold me, no room can contain I turn every setback to strength again Listen, my sister, stand tall in your skin They set the rules; we don’t have to fit in Keep your own counsel, keep your own pace Walk with your head up and claim your space [Bridge] If the walls close in, I’ll find the seam If the road goes cold, I’ll guard the dream You can meet me honest, you can meet me strong But you can’t keep me where I don’t belong [Breakdown] Dark knight, say it plain Who stays true when the skies turn gray? Dark knight, hear my name I won’t be owned, I won’t be tamed [Final Chorus] Dark knight, ride through the night No fear in my step, no chain in my sight Dark knight, keep your word, hold tight I make my own way; I don’t need your light Dark knight, ride through the night No fear in my step, no chain in my sight Dark knight, keep your word, hold tight I make my own way; I don’t need your light [Outro] Eh-yo, hold your ground Eh-yo, don’t back down Guitar keeps talking, I’m already gone Dark knight, move on
