Fences

[Intro] Built these walls up brick by brick Now I'm trapped inside, can't get this shit to stick Yeah, yeah [Verse 1] Keep my circle small, that's how I survive Trust issues deep, yeah, they eat me alive Mama taught me young, keep your guard up high Sheffield streets cold, made a young boy wise Anxiety creeping, mind playing tricks Built these fences tall, now I can't see shit Former friends turned snake, cut 'em out quick Now I'm in my zone, yeah, I'm getting rich [Chorus] Can't let nobody in, yeah, these fences stay up Been burned too many times, yeah, I've had enough Concrete walls around my heart, that's just what it takes Rather be alone than deal with all these fake snakes (Rather be alone, rather be alone) [Verse 2] Therapist said let go, but I can't let down These barriers I built keep me safe and sound Used to trust everyone, now I'm selective Call it paranoid, I just call it protective Cloud of smoke around me, keeps me hidden well Got my own cathedral where my thoughts can dwell Mama's wisdom echoes, "baby stay alert" Can't risk letting people in just to get hurt [Chorus] Can't let nobody in, yeah, these fences stay up Been burned too many times, yeah, I've had enough Concrete walls around my heart, that's just what it takes Rather be alone than deal with all these fake snakes [Outro] Built these walls up brick by brick Now I'm safe inside, yeah, that's how I live (That's how I live)