Code Switch

[Intro] Smile and wave, yeah, smile and wave They don't know what's behind this face [Verse 1] Switch my tongue like I switch lanes Code-switching got me going insane Dad told me "son keep your head down low" After them white folks made him feel so small, though Had to learn to dance their dance Walk their walk, give them that chance To feel comfortable in their own damn space While I'm dying inside at my own damn pace [Chorus] Chameleon skin, different person every day Got multiple personalities just to get paid They love me when I act exactly their way But I'm losing myself with every role I play, hey [Verse 2] F*ck your diversity training Your corporate inclusion's so draining Got me stuttering in meetings Trying to sound "professional" while my soul's bleeding Sarah thought she knew me, called me "so articulate" Like it's a compliment, bitch that's just hate Had to dim my light just to make it through Now I'm burning bright, yeah I'm coming through [Bridge] They want the culture but they don't want me They want the flavor but they can't handle the heat Keep switching faces till I can't recognize The reflection staring back in my eyes [Chorus] Chameleon skin, different person every day Got multiple personalities just to get paid They love me when I act exactly their way But I'm losing myself with every role I play, hey [Outro] No more smiling, no more waving No more playing their game, I'm done staying safe This is me, raw and true Take it or leave it, I'm breaking through