Intro (cinematic, deep) They keep asking me what’s next… But I don’t even know who I am yet So I hide it with a smile They call me… Mike the Masked (Beat drops) Verse 1 (soft, emotional) They only see what I let show Laughing loud, moving slow But inside I’m asking why I feel so lost when I look alive Weddings all on my phone Everyone choosing roads Some are younger, some are grown And I’m still learning who I am alone Pre-Chorus They think I got it figured out But they don’t hear my silent doubt I don’t wanna disappear Trying to be what they wanna hear Chorus (confused, emotional) Tell me, what am I supposed to do? When I don’t even know my truth If I take the mask off now Will they still want me around? Tell me, who am I meant to be? Their perfect life or the real me? I’m standing still, my heart in two I don’t know, I don’t know what to do Verse 2 (slightly faster) They say, “Find love, settle down” Like that’s the only way around But I just want space to breathe Without promising what I can’t keep I don’t hate love, don’t get me wrong I just don’t wanna force it on If it finds me, I won’t run But I’m not chasing just to belong Rap Verse (introspective, emotional) They see the smile, they don’t see the doubt, They hear me talk, but I don’t say it out loud, Everybody got a plan for my name, Tryna write my life like a book in their frame I don’t wanna rush love just to feel complete, I don’t wanna chase just to say I compete, They say, “Time’s running out, better move your feet,” But I’m tryna find myself before I find a ring Mask on, yeah, I play my role, Crowded room but I feel alone, If I live for them, I lose my soul, If I live for me, I’m on my own So tell me, what’s the right direction? Heart wants peace, mind wants protection, Every question feel like interrogation, I’m just tryna breathe, not meet expectations Pre-Chorus 2 (pressure rising) They want forever in a day They want answers I can’t say Every question feels like a test And I don’t know what’s best Chorus (stronger) Tell me, what am I supposed to do? When every voice is cutting through If I choose me, I’m too slow If I choose them, I lose my soul Tell me, who am I meant to be? Their reflection or just me? I’m spinning fast, I’m losing view I don’t know, I don’t know what to do Bridge (cinematic, building) Clock keeps yelling in my ear “Grow up, boy, your time is here” But I’m still trying to decide Which parts of me I keep inside What if I’m not made for rush? What if freedom’s what I trust? I don’t wanna wake one day Feeling like I gave myself away Final Chorus (fast, emotional release) Tell me, what am I supposed to do? When I’m still becoming who I choose I don’t wanna live a lie Just to make everybody satisfied Tell me, who am I meant to be? Their idea or the real me? I’m breaking free, I’m breaking through I don’t know—but I choose my truth Outro (soft, reflective) Maybe love will come one day Maybe I’ll run, maybe I’ll stay But for now I’m learning too How to live being honest with you They keep asking what I’ll do… I’m still becoming who I choose.