Whistle Once

Lyrics

[Intro] Hold that thought—let the room go still One slow step and you know the drill [Verse 1] Black coat, brass key, rain on the curb You talk real loud, but you measure each word Back booth, cracked glass, card face down Whole place shifts when I come around No big speech, just a look and a nod You want that crown, better come correct, dawg I keep my pace while the whole floor tilts One sharp move and the silence splits [Chorus] Whistle once, let the whole room know Hands stay calm when the cold notes roll Step too close, better read that sign Hard-cut pressure, right on time Whistle once, let the whole room know Slow-burn heat with a sharp-edged flow One more turn, then the doors swing wide I came for the moment, I leave with the prize [Verse 2] Cold tea sweating beside the phone I make my calls, then I handle my own No borrowed shine, no easy pass I turn one chance to a foot on the gas You see that grin, think the game is light Till the room goes quiet and the eyes lock tight I don't chase noise, I don't bluff for show I set the terms, then I let it unfold [Bridge] Wait—hear the floorboards answer back Wait—every face is keeping track Count to four, let the tension climb Then cut the air on the downbeat line [Chorus] Whistle once, let the whole room know Hands stay calm when the cold notes roll Step too close, better read that sign Hard-cut pressure, right on time Whistle once, let the whole room know Slow-burn heat with a sharp-edged flow One more turn, then the doors swing wide I came for the moment, I leave with the prize [Outro] Key turns once, then the room exhales My steps fade out while the plan prevails