03 - Open Eyes |EPIC|

[Intro] Yo, Check the mic, one two, lemme drop this truth Are you ready! Come on Come on [Break] [Verse 1] Listen up, world, this ain't no fairy tale Used to see the world, man, in my innocent youth Thought every bad action was a misstep, a fluke Gave chance after chance, played the forgiving dude [Chorus] But life hit me hard, lessons learned in the streets Opened up my eyes, saw the fakes and deceits Built a mental fortress, an immunity strong Decoded the patterns, where they did me wrong [Verse 2] School and books, they taught me knowledge, that's true But life's the real professor, with a harsher view Now I analyze, dissect every motive and guise See through the facade, the lies in their eyes [Chorus] Yeah, life hit me hard, lessons learned in the streets Opened up my eyes, saw the fakes and deceits Built a mental fortress, an immunity strong Decoded the patterns, where they did me wrong [Bridge] This ain't no textbook wisdom, nah, this runs deep Scars turned to strength, ain't no time to sleep Trusting my gut, that inner voice so clear Protecting my peace, conquering every fear [Chorus] 'Cause life hit me hard, lessons learned in the streets Opened up my eyes, saw the fakes and deceits Built a mental fortress, an immunity strong Decoded the patterns, where they did me wrong [Outro] Eyes wide open, heart ready to roll But guarded, aware, taking back control Learned from the past, ain't falling again Stronger, wiser, a new era begins [Fade out] [End]