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Intro
Four bars, let it breathe, city hum in the wire They scroll fast, truth slow, still sparks the fire Screens glow bright but the room feel hollow Everybody talk loud, who we trust tomorrow
Verse 1
Mama read the paper, daddy watched the news Now it fit in thirty seconds, pick a side, then choose Headlines swing moods like a broken gate Fear sell quicker than hope on a bad day I seen lies dressed clean in a confident tone Facts need context just to feel at home They say “look right here,” never show the frame If you zoom out once, whole picture change
Pre-chorus
Slow it down, ask who benefit Pause that share, add a little sense to it If it make you mad quick, that’s the bait Real power move? Wait
Chorus
Check the source before you pass it on Truth don’t rush, it stand strong If it sound too wild, dig a little more Before you hit repost, check the source
Verse 2
Grandpa said rumors used to die on the block Now they fly first class, never stop at the clock Every era got noise, same human flaws Different tools, same thirst for applause I ain’t anti-tech, I’m pro-think twice Wisdom age well, like good advice They want your attention, that’s the price Guard your mind like you guard your life
Bridge 1
If we all calm down, listen real close We might find truth somewhere in the middle of both Not every story black, not every white Most of life live gray, out of sight
Verse 3
I teach my little cousin how to read between Who talking facts, who selling a scene Question loud, but don’t disrespect Curiosity sharp with a little respect We don’t gotta yell just to feel secure Knowledge move quiet, still powerful, pure New world spinning, same old test What you feed your mind decide the rest
Chorus
Check the source before you pass it on Truth don’t rush, it stand strong If it sound too wild, dig a little more Before you hit repost, check the source
Bridge 2
Information flood, learn how to swim Not every wave meant to pull you in Stay sharp, stay human, stay aware That’s how we move forward, everywhere
Chorus
Check the source before you pass it on Truth don’t rush, it stand strong If it sound too wild, dig a little more Before you hit repost, check the source
Chorus
Check the source, check the source Before you pass it on Check the source, check the source That’s how we stay strong
Outro
Knowledge the new flex, that’s the code Move smart together, lighten the load Scroll slow, think big, let truth take course Last thing I say, check the source
Inside the recording
Four bars, let it breathe, city hum in the wire They scroll fast, truth slow, still sparks the fire
Slow it down, ask who benefit Pause that share, add a little sense to it
Knowledge the new flex, that’s the code Move smart together, lighten the load
Excerpts from artist-supplied lyric files matched by title. Lyric sheets may differ from the released performance.