Honesty

[Verse 1] Before the dawn, the truth is on my desk Cold coffee, half-written notes I left Between the numbers, names fall into line Faces I protect cross my mind I burn it slow, with a quiet fire inside Promises I made when no one’s on my side It ain’t about winning, it’s standing up straight I wanna stay in the game with my soul at stake [Verse 2] There’s always shortcuts calling my name Looking away would make it easier, no shame I trust a warm handshake more than a card Thick trust over thin smiles—that’s the hard part I burn it slow, with a quiet fire inside Let flashy words drift away with the tide I won’t lie to the man I see today I steer this ship with honesty as my way Every failure drops my voice a little low Every time I stayed, my eyes learned how to glow “Does it pay?” or “Can you stand by the choice?” That question keeps whispering in my voice (mm…) I burn it slow, with a quiet fire inside Stacking small steps, letting time decide If I can light tomorrow just a bit for someone new I wanna stay true in what I do