ZAYAN COLE — RED MAN

Track 9 from the HAPPY HOME EP Written & Performed by: Zayan Cole Produced by: Zayan Cole Mix & Master: Zayan Cole Cover Art: Zayan Cole Lyrics (Intro) Yeah… Red lights in the hallway Late night thoughts again He looked at me and smiled… Said, “you different.” (Hook) Red man standing in the shadows slow Tailored black suit with a heart so cold Said, “boy, your mind too rare for this world” Then he laughed while the smoke still curled Red man talking like he know my pain Silver tongue voice got me lost again Said, “you handsome, smart, born to be great” But every sweet word got a dark little shape (Verse 1) He appeared one night when the room got silent Rain on the windows, city lights violent Looked so calm with his red tie shining Like temptation mixed with perfect timing Said, “I been watching how you write these songs How you turn heartbreak into sing-alongs” I said, “who are you?” he just grinned slow Like he knew every place I ain’t wanna go He said, “knowledge dangerous in lonely minds Most smart souls got darkness behind You think too deep, that’s a gift and curse That’s why your best thoughts come out hurt” And honestly… that line hit hard Cause wise people usually carry scars The world praise genius after the breakdown Then act surprised when the soul start drowned (Pre-Hook) He spoke so smooth Like velvet and sin Every word felt warm But cold within (Hook) Red man standing in the shadows slow Tailored black suit with a heart so cold Said, “boy, your mind too rare for this world” Then he laughed while the smoke still curled Red man talking like he know my pain Silver tongue voice got me lost again Said, “you handsome, smart, born to be great” But every sweet word got a dark little shape (Verse 2) He walked through my thoughts like he owned the place Talking ’bout power, money, fame, and taste Said, “people love beauty mixed with intelligence That’s why lonely artists become heaven-sent” Then he pointed at the mirror nearby Said, “look at yourself, you were built to fly But every great mind got demons too That’s why darkness keep following you” And maybe he right, maybe he lying Maybe every strong smile hiding crying Cause fame look pretty from far away Till the lights get close and expose your pain He poured red wine in a crystal glass Said, “good hearts never really last” I stayed quiet while the night moved slow Sometimes evil speak truths we already know (Bridge) 3AM and the air turned colder Pressure make young souls grow older He disappeared before sunrise came But his words still echo in my brain (Final Hook) Red man standing in the shadows slow Tailored black suit with a heart so cold Said, “boy, your mind too rare for this world” Then he laughed while the smoke still curled Red man talking like he know my pain Silver tongue voice got me lost again Said, “you handsome, smart, born to be great” But every sweet word got a dark little shape (Outro) Yeah… Some demons don’t scream Some just compliment you softly… RED MAN. #ZAYANCOLE #HappyHome #RedMan © 2026 Zayan Cole. All Rights Reserved.