Lyrics
Walking halls with a style so slick
Homework's done, but it's not the trick
Smiling at faces, they all know my name
Winning the game, but feeling the shame
High-fives and props is what I accrue
But inside I'm wondering if I ever really grew
[Verse 3]
Lessons in math, lessons in art
They never covered how not to break a heart
Words sharp like a tailored suit
Got the answers, but I'm still mute
Quick feet, quick mind, playing it cool
But they never taught the heart in school
Strutting down halls with a book of plays
Conquering hearts but it's empty praise
Thought I'd won with every broken rule
Turns out school only taught me to be a playa
Lockers slam to the beat of my rep
I'm in the game, but my soul hasn't stepped
It's the chase, the win, the superficial tool
Finding out too late, I played the fool
[Verse 4]
Learned the game, got the charm
From the books, not the heart's alarm
Like I'm shooting stars, but missing the aim
It's the flash, not the flame
Smooth magic from the teacher's lessons
All those notes, but not the confessions
Schoolyard king, but not the true play
It's the game, not what the heart should say
Schoolyard games in October
Had me slick, now I'm colder
Can't recall the play, just the fame
[Verse 5]
It's the slick lines, not the true tales
Though my words can move mountains, it's the false trails
It's not love's guide, but a smooth ride
It's all cool with me
It's the sweet talk, in the smooth sound
Your laugh is quite infectious, it's the sly gown
It's not heart's crown, but it's renowned
Flick of the wrist, swing of the charm
And I'm winning their hearts, causing alarm
But in the lesson, there was no soul
Just a playbook, a role
[Verse 6]
Spinning words like a record on cue
But the love lessons in school, they were too few
They taught me rhythm, taught me to sway
But not how to stay
It's that flashy grin, the wink in the night
But not the steady hand, or the caring insight
