Silk & Snakes
Aaliyah North
Yeah, look at the room
Dressed in silk, but surrounded by snakes
They all smile when the camera turns on
I see the envy
Yeah
Too many fake hugs in the VIP lounge lately
Girls that I used to help acting like they hate me
They want the lifestyle, they want the designer shoes
But they don't want the work or the sleep that you lose
Man, it's hilarious how the energy drops
When the handouts freeze and the free funding stops
I used to put people in positions to shine
Now I'm just busy protecting what's mine
Gotta filter my circle, gotta watch what I share
'Cause half of these people are just hoping I tear
And I'm dressed in silk but the snakes are in the grass
Waiting for the moment that the empire might pass
Yeah, they love the winner but they hate the crown
Just watching and praying that I finally touch down
Yeah, look, I gave you the formula, you missed the design
I was building a legacy, you were chasing a line
Now you're stuck in the same club, drinking the same wine
Hoping my photographer puts you in the frame next time
I'm in Milan doing fashion week, watching the rain
You're back home trying to monetize my name
It's a different league, sweetie, a different pay grade
I'm creating a history that will never fade
So save the fake love for the ones who don't know
I can see the jealousy through the studio glow
And I'm dressed in silk but the snakes are in the grass
Waiting for the moment that the empire might pass
Yeah, they love the winner but they hate the crown
Just watching and praying that I finally touch down
Yeah, keep the fake compliments
My circle is closed
8 de 10, we're almost at the finish line
Yeah