You’ve been talkin’, throwin’ shade

Like you know the moves I’ve made

But I see through the masquerade

You're just playin' games you never played

I was quiet, now I roar

A little sugar, but I’m so much more

Tired of lettin’ rumours win

So let the reckoning begin

You wrote the script, but I’m flippin’ the page

I’m steppin’ out and takin’ the stage

Your fiction’s cute, but this is my sound

Get ready — I’m layin’ it down

Lay it down (ohh), lay it down (yeah)

You can’t stop me now, I run this town

Truth is loud, can’t turn it down

So I’m gonna lay it—lay it down

Used to smile, bite my tongue

Now I dance to my own drum

You built your story outta lies

But I rise, yeah baby, I rise

Every step they tried to stall

Just made me stronger through it all

You want the truth? You’ll hear it sung

My era’s only just begun

You dimmed the lights, but I’m still gonna shine

That girl you knew has crossed the line

Your fiction’s cute, but this is my vow

Get ready — I’m layin’ it down

Lay it down (ohh), lay it down (yeah)

You can’t stop me now, I run this town

Truth is loud, can’t turn it down

So I’m gonna lay it—lay it down