Back Burner

When the fire's lit, the heat's in the air, I was cookin' something special, but you weren't there. Time don't wait, and neither do I, So now it's kitchen rules, or you're left to fly. I set the oven high, preheated for the love, Laid it all out-my soul, a gift from above. You couldn't wait, had to rush the meal, Left me on the back burner, forgot the real deal. Now the table's set, there's uninvited guests, They're asking me questions like they know what's best. "I thought you had one in the oven for me?" Well, your dish got cold-what will be, will be. You can't dine if you ain't pitchin' in, No more pretending, the cycle's gotta end. Dishes stacked high, but I'm here with my kin, If you're not in my kitchen, you ain't welcomed in. Simmer down, let it cool, let the truth unfold, I gave all my heat, but you left me in the cold. I let you sit, thought you'd come back for the plate, But now I'm movin' on, it's way too late. I gave, I lent, I even poured the wine, But no more pretending-this kitchen is mine. I keep it warm for the ones who know the grind, For the ones who'll wash dishes when we've all dined. This ain't a one-man show; it's a team affair, If you don't carry the weight, don't pull up a chair. This love's a recipe, every piece must fit, But if you're only here to take, you ain't worth the kit. Real friends clean the mess after we feast, They don't leave the host scrambling, like a late-night beast. You can't dine if you ain't pitchin' in, No more pretending, the cycle's gotta end. Dishes stacked high, but I'm here with my kin, If you're not in my kitchen, you ain't welcomed in. The meal's been served, and I've got clarity now, I've built a banquet with love, sweat, and know-how. If you couldn't help, don't act like you're starved, I'm only feeding those who played their part in my heart