**Verse 1**

Yeah, I gave my heart, laid it on the line,

Thought my kindness would shine, but they crossed that line,

Smiles turned to whispers, envy in their eyes,

Like my light’s a threat, man, it’s hard to realize.

I’m just tryna lift you up, but you pull me down,

Got me feelin’ like a ghost in this crowded town.

You laugh with your crew, but it cuts like a knife,

Thought we were tight, but you don’t respect my life.

**Chorus**

It sounds like betrayal, echoing loud,

I’m drowning in kindness, but you’re lost in the crowd.

Misunderstood intentions, they twist and they turn,

I’m just tryna shine bright, but your envy burns.

So I’ll keep my heart guarded, won’t let it break,

Surround myself with love, that’s the choice I’ll make.

**Verse 2**

Jealousy’s a monster, lurking in the dark,

They see my light glow, but they just wanna spark.

Thought you were real, but now I see the truth,

You’re laughing at my kindness, but it’s just your own proof.

Peer pressure got you lost, tryna fit in their mold,

But this heart’s not for sale, it’s worth more than gold.

You can take your laughter, I’ll rise above the pain,

I’ll find my tribe who knows love, and I’ll never feel shame.

**Chorus**

It sounds like betrayal, echoing loud,

I’m drowning in kindness, but you’re lost in the crowd.

Misunderstood intentions, they twist and they turn,

I’m just tryna shine bright, but your envy burns.

So I’ll keep my heart guarded, won’t let it break,

Surround myself with love, that’s the choice I’ll make.

**Bridge**

I won’t dim my light for your shadows to thrive,

I’ll keep moving forward, I’m ready to rise.

Kindness is my armor, it’s my strength and my shield,

To those who appreciate, my heart will be revealed.

So keep your negativity, I’m done with your games,

I’ll find my real ones, who’ll never bring shame.

**Chorus**

It sounds like betrayal, echoing loud,

I’m drowning in kindness, but you’re lost in the crowd.

Misunderstood intentions, they twist and they turn,

I’m just tryna shine bright, but your envy burns.

So I’ll keep my heart guarded, won’t let it break,

Surround myself with love, that’s the choice I’ll make.

**Outro**

So here’s to the ones who lift me high,

To the love that’s real, I’ll never say goodbye.

I’ll keep my kindness flowing, but I’ll know my worth,

In a world full of shadows, I’ll light up the earth.