How I See It

Been knocked down, but I stayed upright

Took the hit and didn't hide

Every scar costs something earned

Nothing given, lessons learned

They said slow it down, play it safe

I held my ground, I kept my pace

I don't rewind, I don't regret

I step ahead and place my bet

If you don't like how I say it

That don't change a damn thing

I don't soften my edges, I don't cut my blade clean

I don't change for opinions, I don't stall for the crowd

I say it how I see it

And I'll say it damn proud

Lost some names when I drew my line

Found out quick who was real in time

I don't ask twice, I don't explain

I carry weight, I carry blame

This road don't care if you stall or quit

It rewards the ones who commit

If I fall short, I take it straight

If I stand tall, I earn the weight

If you don't like how I say it

That don't change a damn thing

I don't soften my edges, I don't cut my blade clean

I don't change for opinions, I don't stall for the crowd

I say it how I see it

And I'll say it damn proud

Let it travel, let it ring

I don't chase approval of all the things

God knows the miles I walk through

I don't need proof, I know what's true

If you don't like how I say it

That don't change a damn thing

I don't soften my edges, I don't cut my blade clean

I don't change for opinions, I don't stall for the crowd

I say it how I see it

And I'll say it damn proud