I Don’t Owe You Shit

I kept my mouth shut long enough. This ain’t anger. This is balance.

I showed up when it mattered When it cost more than it paid I shook hands with liars Still stood by what I said I carried dead weight smiling While they sharpened their knives Funny how they call it loyalty When you’re bleeding for their side

I bent till I learned the limit Held the line till it broke Now I see real clear who was riding And who just wanted the smoke

I don’t owe you shit Not my time, not my pain I paid my dues in full In scars and sleepless days I ain’t here for your approval I ain’t begging for a seat I earned every mile I’m standing on I don’t owe you shit

I stayed quiet in the corner While they talked like kings Watched weak men build thrones Out of borrowed things They love you when you’re useful Till you stop bending your spine Then they act surprised When you draw a harder line

I learned peace ain’t softness It’s knowing when to leave And silence hits a hell of a lot harder Than anything I scream

I don’t owe you shit Not respect bought with fear I don’t owe you answers I don’t owe you years I don’t owe you loyalty When it’s traded for deceit I kept my word, I kept my soul I don’t owe you shit

I paid in blood and broken sleep In nights I couldn’t breathe I buried dreams so others Could stand where I should be So don’t confuse my calm For weakness or regret This ain’t rage — it’s clarity And clarity don’t beg

I don’t owe you shit Not forgiveness, not grace I don’t owe you one more step On a road I outgrew anyway I’ll walk lighter, stand straighter Now that I cut that leash I gave enough of my life away I don’t owe you shit

No more explaining. No more carrying ghosts that weren’t mine. I’m square with this world.

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