Steady Watching Me

Lyrics

[Intro] They keep watching every day I can feel it in the way [Verse 1] Same black car by the corner store Same two faces near my door I take one route, then change it twice Still see blue flash cut through the night Phone stays low, I don't say much Every stranger feels like a setup Avery, they been clocking my pace I look ahead, but I know that face [Chorus] Police steady watching me every day They keep circling close, but I won't break They clock my steps, they study my way I keep my head clear, I don't give them a name Police steady watching me every day Still ten toes when the pressure came They can follow the road, they can follow the train But they won't take the fire out my frame [Verse 2] Mama said, "Baby, move careful tonight" I told her, "I'm good," though I knew she was right No loud talk, no scene, no display I learned real quick what the cameras save I keep my plans in a folded receipt Walk through the market with calm in my feet If they want a reason, they'll build one from air So I give them nothing but a blank cold stare [Bridge] I won't run, I won't fold I know exactly what I hold Truth in my chest, breath in my lungs Still got miles, still got songs [Chorus] Police steady watching me every day They keep circling close, but I won't break They clock my steps, they study my way I keep my head clear, I don't give them a name Police steady watching me every day Still ten toes when the pressure came They can follow the road, they can follow the train But they won't take the fire out my frame [Outro] Every day, same eyes, same game I stay sharp, I stay sane They keep watching, let them wait I keep moving past the gate