closer

TITLE: Closer Than Enemies 
(Yeah… uh-huh… / light laugh)
See, it’s the ones you let eat at your table… (facts!)
They the ones know where the silverware at. (mmm)
Enemies loud… (too loud)
But friends? Man… (pause) they quiet when they plot. (real talk)
— Let’s go! (drop!) 
I been stabbed in the back, still walkin’ wit’ my chest out (uh!)
Prayed over my wounds ‘til the venom bled out (bleed out)
Enemies on the block? I can see ‘em from a mile (I see you)
But my homie in my face with the crocodile smile (fake love) It’s the “I got you forever” that turn into “never mind” (switch up!)
The one who said “I ride” now swervin’ on a diff’rent line (swerve!)
I keep receipts in my spirit, yeah, the truth is my folder (keep it!)
Watch yo enemies… (pause) but watch yo friends closer. (facts!) 
Watch yo enemies (watch ‘em!) but watch yo friends closer (closer!)
Love turn cold, heart turn to a boulder (cold!)
Trust is a bank — don’t give out free loans, bruh (no loans!)
Snakes don’t hiss no more, they say “What’s good, soldier?” (ha!) Enemies attack head-on — that’s exposure (right there)
But friends hit from the blindside — composure (stay calm)
Keep yo’ spirit armored, pray to the Controller (pray up)
‘Cause the devil wear a smile, and it might lean over (devil grin) 
I learned the street signs — green mean go, red mean stop (woo!)
But yellow mean caution ‘fore the whole plan drop (slow down)
Ain’t no map for betrayal, it be hidin’ in hugs (real close)
It be hidin’ in them “I’m proud of you” shoulder shrugs (fake pride) Enemies throw shade, yeah, I know where they stand (I see ya)
But a friend will study your blueprint, then steal your plan (thief!)
I ain’t bitter — I’m better, built my kingdom in dirt (from the mud)
Now my blessings hit harder ‘cause I been through the hurt (facts) 
Watch yo enemies (watch ‘em!) but watch yo friends closer (closer!)
Love turn cold, heart turn to a boulder (cold!)
Trust is a bank — don’t give out free loans, bruh (nah!)
Snakes don’t hiss no more, they say “What’s good, soldier?” (salute) Enemies attack head-on — that’s exposure (seen it!)
But friends hit from the blindside — composure (hold it!)
Keep yo’ spirit armored, pray to the Controller (God got me)
‘Cause the devil wear a smile, and it might lean over (careful!) 
But I ain’t gon’ fold, I’m still ridin’ on my mission (ride out!)
Every scar on my soul just improve my vision (I see clear)
I still show love — I just move more wise (facts!)
Read the truth in they walk ‘fore they open they eyes (before they talk) Yeah, loyalty’s rare, but it’s gold when it’s real (gold!)
You protectin’ your peace? That’s a whole different skill (protect it)
Cut the grass low, watch the garden get clean (clean it up!)
See the snakes can’t hide when the roots turn green (green!) 
Don’t let the pain make you paranoid, (nah)
Let it make you prepared. (prepared!)
Don’t let betrayal make you bitter, (never)
Let it make you aware. (aware!)
It ain’t about who hurt you,
It’s about how you heal… (heal up) 
Watch yo enemies (watch ‘em!) but watch yo friends closer (closer!)
Love turn cold, heart turn to a boulder (cold!)
Trust is a bank — don’t give out free loans, bruh (nah!)
Snakes don’t hiss no more, they say “What’s good, soldier?” (ha!) Enemies attack head-on — that’s exposure (seen it!)
But friends hit from the blindside — composure (calm!)
Keep yo’ spirit armored, pray to the Controller (pray up)
‘Cause the devil wear a smile, and it might lean over (devil grin) 
Ain’t no hate in my chest, just wisdom in my holster (wisdom!)
I’m watchin’ the road ahead… but my rearview closer. (closer…)
(Watch ‘em… watch ‘em…)