They pushed you out Made up rules in their favor You went away to keep the peace Now they are in your world Talking like you owe them Acting like their approval matters He held his head up feeling dead inside Showing no emotion turning away Showed them respect As they disrespect everyone trying to take over He stayed in his lane overcame the pain Not much to give but gained strength Tired of being told no one asked Being genuine better than being fake Minded his mouth and business kept them out Drama and problem able to do without The consequences waiting as the tab builds up