I'm not a role model

I didn’t ask to be one, but they treat me like a saint.

Disrespectful or lovable? I’m neither, that’s my paint.

You’ve been through the trenches, replacing hurt with substances,

I gave you a lot, but now I’m questioning what love this is.

Big heart, yeah, you told me, “I believe in you” (I do).

Introduced me to the light, but I still battle through the blue.

And I ain’t flawless, nah, but neither is any man.

Perfection’s a mirage, just tell me, where’s the evidence?

DNA ain’t proof enough, neither is confession—

I’m guilty of my flaws, insecurities, and regression.

Toxic traits I wrestle with: masculinity, fears, bigotry,

Sexism and the scars that keep me from being free.

Never claimed to be a role model, never wore that tag,

But I’ll be honest with myself while you rub my scalp like a durag.

Gave you my support, but I won’t give flowers like the tulags.

And if I ever made you cry, well, just say, "Screw that."

(I never claimed to be)

I never claimed to be

I never claimed to be

I never claimed to be

I never claimed to be

I’m no hero, I’m just me (Just me.)

No halo, no legacy

Don’t put me on a pedestal,

‘Cause I’m breakable, yeah, I’m breakable

Infatuation’s a fantasy; it doesn’t make it real.

That love-bomb moment taught me ‘bout the weight I feel.

Still gush about you, but that’s childish at best.

I was a middle school legend, just a kid who never rest.

Back then, I had less chaos, now I’m wild and untamed.

Dehydrated your emotions, left you parched in this game.

Never asked to hold your crown or be your saving grace.

Your kids are growing up—it’s not my burden to replace.

I ain’t responsible for your rise or your descent,

But I’ll keep it real, no edits—pure and unbent.

Mickey Mouse in my corner, click-click, it’s comedic.

Love you to the core, but it’s like you don’t believe it.

Tried to understand, but you’ve blocked the invitation.

Always recruit before you quit on any situation.

(I never claimed to be)

I never claimed to be

I never claimed to be

I never claimed to be

I never claimed to be

I’m no hero, I’m just me (Just me.)

No halo, no legacy

Don’t put me on a pedestal

‘Cause I’m breakable, yeah, I’m breakable

I never claimed to be

I never claimed to be

I never claimed to be

I never claimed to be