Queen of the South

[Intro] Crown on the table, keys in my hand I built this kingdom where I chose to stand [Verse 1] South side queen with a map in her mind Gold in her heart, no debt left behind Blade in the brain, but I sharpen the pen Every closed door turned to a way in I move with a purpose, I don't need a sign Read every room like a headline Tick tock, let the whole clock turn I was made from the lessons that money can't learn [Pre-Chorus] They can count every step, they can measure the climb I keep one name written across the line [Chorus] Perpetual, I don't fade, I don't fold Heart full of gold, hands steady and bold One and only, let the whole world know When I walk through the fire, I come out with the throne Perpetual, still rising, still royal Built from the pressure, refined by the turmoil One and only, no copy, no clone Queen of the south, and I made this my home [Verse 2] Brains of a blade, cut clean through the doubt I don't raise my voice, I just figure it out Every little tick keeps time with the plan Every tock says I am who I am No borrowed shine, no borrowed name I carry my losses like medals of flame If the road gets narrow, I widen the view There is nothing I cannot make new [Bridge] Gold heart, cold nerve, clear eyes Low road, high stakes, still rise If they ask who rules this side of the throne Tell them the queen came back for her own [Chorus] Perpetual, I don't fade, I don't fold Heart full of gold, hands steady and bold One and only, let the whole world know When I walk through the fire, I come out with the throne Perpetual, still rising, still royal Built from the pressure, refined by the turmoil One and only, no copy, no clone Queen of the south, and I made this my home [Outro] Tick tock, the season turns Gold heart, bright mind, watch the crown burn One and only, written in stone Queen of the south, forever my own