Yeah, yeah,

You know how I go,

Don’t play with my heart,

I’ve seen this story before.

Don’t play with my heart, I’ve been down this road,

Trust issues heavy, carryin’ a heavy load,

Like Rihanna said, “Love on the brain,”

But heartbreak’s a game, and I’ve felt the pain.

I been betrayed by love, like Kanye in the storm,

Built walls so high, I can’t be torn,

Fool me once, shame on you, I’m warnin’ ya,

Been through the fire, now I’m cautious, yeah.

Don’t play with my heart, I’ve been down this road,

Built my defenses, I don’t do what I was told,

Don’t play with my heart, I’ve seen the lows,

Learned the lessons, now I’m guardin’ my soul.

Lil Wayne said, “Love me or leave me,” but I’m tired,

Been through the storm, my soul’s been fired,

Like Beyoncé, I work for what’s real,

But love’s a battlefield, got scars I conceal.

Seen friends like Future, caught in the trap,

Trust is fragile, I can’t let it snap,

So if you play with my heart, better be prepared,

I been down this road, I already been scared.

Don’t play with my heart, I’ve been down this road,

Built my defenses, I don’t do what I was told,

Don’t play with my heart, I’ve seen the lows,

Learned the lessons, now I’m guardin’ my soul.

“Love is a battlefield.” – Beyoncé

“Protect your heart, always." – Jay-Z

“Never let ‘em see you sweat.” – Nipsey Hussle

So I’m sayin’ it loud, no games, no lies,

Been down this road, I’ve seen the disguise,

Don’t play with my heart, I’m wise to the game,

Keep it real, or don’t play at all, that’s the aim.