Basement Cipher

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Back door code, I came through quiet Paper on the table, but I never sign it Hand me the map, I already know the routes Got mud on the soles from the low-lit house Blue flame on the stove, water in the pot Same old block, but the corner don’t stop I learned real fast who was fake in the rain Smile in your face, then they switch on your name I keep my words tucked low in my coat Heavy on my chest, still I float, still I float Eyes on the prize when the room get cold Mouth full of truth and a pocket full of bolts [Pre-Chorus] Step back, watch me slide Nothing here was ever mine Still I turn it into gold Still I turn it into gold [Chorus] Basement cipher, basement cipher Run that back, I’m a basement fighter (hey) Basement cipher, basement cipher Say my name, I get louder, I get tighter (yeah) [Verse 2] Second-floor fan with a busted blade Still the whole place shook when the hook got played Old coat hanger, keys on the chain Late-night runs through the sleet and the stains I seen too much to be impressed now Too many clowns with a borrowed style Too many mouths with a silver tongue But the real ones hit when the call goes wrong I don’t chase clout, I chase peace But I’ll break through walls if I need that lease Every scar on my hand got a story in it Every lost week made the next bar hit different [Pre-Chorus] Step back, watch me slide Nothing here was ever mine Still I turn it into gold Still I turn it into gold [Chorus] Basement cipher, basement cipher Run that back, I’m a basement fighter (hey) Basement cipher, basement cipher Say my name, I get louder, I get tighter (yeah) [Bridge] If the world keep its doors shut I’ll build one in the dark If they bury the whole block I’ll leave a spark in the marks [Chorus] Basement cipher, basement cipher Run that back, I’m a basement fighter (hey) Basement cipher, basement cipher Say my name, I get louder, I get tighter (yeah)