I Ain’t Here to Be Liked

[Verse 1] I never shook hands just to fit in, Never bit my tongue to keep a friend Truth don’t care if it breaks your smile — It’s got boots on and walks the mile

They say I’m cold, say I’m rough, Say I leave when things get tough But I’ve walked through fire and spit out pain — Ain’t no badge in pleasin’ shame

[Chorus] I ain’t here to be liked, Ain’t here to play it right Don’t need no praise from the pews, Or your watered-down excuse

I’m the outlaw you ignore, The voice that slams your door No thanks, no roses, no rewrite — I ain’t here to be liked

[Verse 2] I told the truth when it stung like sin, Took my licks with a broken grin A man who folds for sweet applause Ain’t never lived by real men’s laws

[Chorus] I ain’t here to be liked, Ain’t kneelin’ for the mic Won’t dress my scars in grace Just to keep a smile on your face

I’ll die the way I came — With dirt and a name Not polished, not polite — I ain’t here to be liked

[Bridge] If that’s too much, look away — But I ain’t changin’ anyway

[Final Chorus] I ain’t here to be liked, Just to ride and strike No crowd, no crown, no light — I ain’t here to be liked

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