Father [prod. kikakeyn]

[Verse 1]
I learned real early how to stand on my own
Cold nights, closed doors, learned to make a throne
Every promise broken, every silence loud
You were talking to the world, never talking to the child
I watched the clock bleed patience out my veins
Every second was a lesson in the shape of pain
You said “later,” but later never came
So I carved my name in fire, let it burn in your name

[Pre-Chorus]
I was screaming in the dark, you were chasing the light
Guess it’s easy to miss ghosts when you winning the fight
I don’t need your apologies wrapped up in pride
I survived every war you left me to fight

[Chorus]
Never needed love, I beat to my own drumset
Cut from the cold, yeah, I came from the dumb bets
But you didn't have the time for me (Hold on)
Now I’m immune to the pain, yeah, I’m long gone
I don't wanna hear it, don't lie to me (Nobody)
Your words don’t align with the scars that you gave me
Fuck what you saying, I don't need a father anyway

[Verse 2]
I built armor out of maybe’s and what-ifs
Turned abandonment into clenched fists
You taught me how to doubt before trust
How to turn my heart into ashes and dust
Now you calling when the scars look clean
Like you weren’t the reason I learned to scream
Don’t rewrite history, don’t act surprised
I became who I am just to stay alive

[Pre-Chorus]
You can’t show up late and ask for my grace
I bled through the cracks you left in this place
If you want forgiveness, you better be brave
But I ain’t the kid you thought you could save

[Chorus]
Never needed love, I beat to my own drumset
Cut from the cold, yeah, I came from the dumb bets
But you didn't have the time for me (Hold on)
Now I’m immune to the pain, yeah, I’m long gone
I don't wanna hear it, don't lie to me (Nobody)
Your words don’t align with the scars that you gave me
Fuck what you saying, I don't need a father anyway

[Bridge]
I turned rage into fuel, pain into sound
Built a kingdom from the dirt you put me down
If I’m broken, I broke myself free
I don’t need your shadow following me

[Outro]
So keep your excuses, keep your regret
I already paid every debt you left
I walk my own road, no chains, no tether
I raised myself — now remember that forever