I slide through the function feel the plastic in the air
Bottles poppin smiles droppin but the truth ain't there
Fist bumps and fake love they recite it like a prayer
Seen the knife behind the back while they clinkin glasses fair
They talkin loud sayin nothin it's a circus in the room
Eyes scan for a bigger fish soon as you leave the zoom
I ain't bitter just aware what this whole charade consumes
A dozen hands reached for me but I felt the empty tombs
They raise a toast to the host but can't remember my name
Next week won't know my face that's the nature of the game
I watch the puppets on the strings all dancin the same
Pourin liquor on the ghosts just to kindle a flame
Stood in the corner with my cup and my thoughts unbothered
Countin real ones on one hand while the fakeness smothered
Learned the lesson young don't chase a circle that's overwatered
Respect is quiet yeah it whispers never hollered
Leave the noise I'm movin solo
False ties cut em like a photo
Humble in my steps I stay low though
Real recognize real and that's the logo
The handshakes turn to contracts signed with invisible ink
You think it's loyalty then blink and watch the whole ship sink
They sell your stories for a laugh get a round at the bar
Then act confused when you don't show up to wherever they are
I'm good off that the peace I got it cost me years to find
A quiet room a focused mind over fake cheers combined
They call me antisocial nah I'm just selective with time
You can't pour from an empty cup I'm refillin mine
Group chats full of memes but silent when the rain drops
Fairweather friends evaporate soon as the pain stops
I seen the cycle repeat from the bottom to the treetops
Same snakes just different skins slitherin in new spots
So I retreat to the lab where the solitude is honest
No need to perform no need to sign up for the contest
The applause fades the crowd leaves you with your own conscience
I'm pitchin my tent where the foundation is modest
False ties cut em like a photo
Humble in my steps I stay low though
Real recognize real and that's the logo