Black Tie

[Intro] [Verse 1] White shirt pressed, jacket fits just right I don’t rush, I arrive on time Room goes quiet for half a beat Not fear — just everyone takin’ a seat I don’t smile big, I don’t explain I let the silence do the talkin’ for me [Chorus] Black tie, straight face I don’t hurry, I don’t chase Every move right where it lands I don’t bluff, I show my hand Black tie, calm stare I don’t need luck, I’m already there [Verse 2] Handshake firm, eyes don’t drift I don’t offer more than I give You can dress it up, spin it clean I hear what’s said in what you mean I don’t raise my voice, don’t lean in close I let time decide who cracks the most [Chorus] Black tie, no spill I don’t break, I don’t bend Every word weighed before it’s sent Black tie, locked tight I don’t gamble on a bad insight [Bridge] Pressure builds, I don’t sweat I’ve been sharper than this yet If there’s a move, I’ll make it late Right when you think it’s too far gone to take [Solo] [Chorus] Black tie, clean cut I don’t force, I don’t bluff When the room starts comin’ apart I’m still standin’ where I start Black tie, last call I don’t rush — I outlast all [Ending Chorus] Black tie, shut it down I don’t step back, I stand my ground Every light still where I fall I don’t fade, I own it all Black tie, lights low I don’t leave fast — I leave in control [Outro] Yeah… Still here. Black tie. That’s it. Slick as fudge