[INTRO] Mm… yeah… Sweetheart… don’t start… You know how this go… [VERSE 1] You walk in, thinkin’ you slick, Talkin’ that talk, tryna play tricks. I ain’t got time for the same old games, Sweetheart, don’t start, I ain’t the same. You throw shade, try to test my mind, But I been through that, left it behind. I’m calm now, I’m patient, I’m smart, Baby, please—sweetheart, don’t start. [PRE-HOOK] I ain’t tryna fight, I ain’t tryna bend, Keep that energy, it won’t ascend. I’m too grown for your drama spark, So hold your tongue—sweetheart, don’t start. [HOOK] Sweetheart, don’t start—my peace ain’t built for your chaos. I love you, but I don’t play when it’s lawless. Tryna act cute, tryna steal my heart, Sweetheart, don’t start… let’s stay apart. Sweetheart, don’t start— I ain’t here for the games or the sparks. If you want love, bring it smart, Sweetheart, don’t start… don’t break my heart. [VERSE 2] You said “I got this,” but I seen the signs, Flippin’ moods like a broken line. I gave you chances, I gave you time, But I can’t stay trapped in your crime. So if you love me, you gotta prove, Respect my space, respect my groove. I’m done with excuses, done with the art, Baby, repeat after me—don’t start. [PRE-HOOK] Keep your hands off the drama, keep your words cool, I ain’t your puppet, I ain’t your fool. Step correct, or we’re worlds apart, Baby, don’t push me—don’t start. [HOOK] Sweetheart, don’t start—my peace ain’t built for your chaos. I love you, but I don’t play when it’s lawless. Tryna act cute, tryna steal my heart, Sweetheart, don’t start… let’s stay apart. Sweetheart, don’t start— I ain’t here for the games or the sparks. If you want love, bring it smart, Sweetheart, don’t start… don’t break my heart. [BRIDGE] I love me more than your drama, baby, I don’t bend, I don’t break, I don’t cave, maybe. I’m setting rules, drawing lines, standing guard, Sweetheart, don’t start… just play your part. [HOOK — FINAL] Sweetheart, don’t start—my peace ain’t built for your chaos. I love you, but I don’t play when it’s lawless. Tryna act cute, tryna steal my heart, Sweetheart, don’t start… let’s stay apart. Sweetheart, don’t start— I ain’t here for the games or the sparks. If you want love, bring it smart, Sweetheart, don’t start… don’t break my heart. [OUTRO] Mm… yeah… Sweetheart… don’t start… I’m too grown… too grown for that…
