Iron Will, Empty Mana

[Intro] [low vocal register] They all glow I got shadows They cast spells I throw elbows [Verse 1] Born where the sky cracks Steel in my bones, I don’t bend, I just snap back Hands torn, training in the rain till my veins ache Everybody flying, I’m the one on the same pavement They got halos, familiars, floating blades I got bruises, busted lungs, broken faith Teacher said, “Kid, pick a card, learn a charm” I picked fight stance, clenched teeth, heavy heart [Pre-Chorus] [whispered vocals] They write fate with a fingertip I write mine with a split lip If the gate stays locked, I kick If the world says “quit”— [Chorus] [full voice, layered gang shouts] I’m the underdog with an iron will Empty hands, but I climb that hill No spark, no chant, just blood I spill I make legends out of pure, pure skill When the sky rains fire, I stay standing still No magic in my veins, but my heart’s that thrill I’m the underdog with an iron will [Verse 2] Arena lights burn, crowd wants a massacre Face down on the floor, hear laughter in the rafters See their glowing eyes, glyphs in their open palms I see the callouses, scars on my father’s arms Flashback—kid me, fists on a cracked door Promised I’d never die nameless on that dirt floor Now every punch lands like a prayer I never had Every step forward feels like breaking out of iron clamps [Pre-Chorus] I’m the glitch in their prophecy Last pick, last place, last lottery They chant codes, I chant “Not today” If fear shows up, it can watch me stay [Chorus] [Bridge] [crescendo, orchestral build] They tell me “Know your place” I carve mine in their throne base They float on easy mode I run with ribs exposed If strength is all I get Then strength is all I’ll spend Till the world says my name Like it always knew me then [Chorus]