Landlord's Son

[Verse 1] Keys jingle in the hallway, head down low Dad's accent thick as molasses, watch the show Landlord's smile never reaches his eyes "Your kind" he says, "always pay their rent late" While his boy just stands there, learning hate [Chorus] This house ain't yours to give These walls can't cage what we live Your son watches, taking notes On how to keep your bloodline's hopes F*ck your lease agreement lies Your civilized disguise [Verse 2] Whispers in the kitchen late at night Mom says "maybe we should leave, it's not right" But Dad stands tall, won't let them win Through gritted teeth and weathered skin Fighting battles with paperwork While that bastard treats us like dirt [Bridge] Silent dinners, distant stares Traditional songs we barely dare To sing above a whisper now Your property line draws the border Of who belongs and who's in order But we won't bow [Verse 3] Years later, passing by that house Same landlord's son, now renting out The cycle spins, nothing has changed Just different faces, same old game But I've grown stronger from your hate Won't let you make me hesitate [Chorus] This house ain't yours to give These walls can't cage what we live Your son watches, taking notes On how to keep your bloodline's hopes F*ck your lease agreement lies Your civilized disguise [Outro] We're still here, we won't fade Despite the rules you made This city's just as much our home As yours, you'll never break our bones Watch us rise, watch us thrive While your hatred stays alive