[Intro]

[Atmospheric pads with a sharp, ticking percussion]

They show you the neon, but hide the fuse.

They show you the win, never mention the lose.

Listen close, ‘cause the devil is in the details.

Check the paper before you sign your life away.

Let’s go.

[Verse 1]

A firm handshake and a million-dollar grin

They invite you to the table, tell you "Come on in."

The lights are flashing, the velvet’s feeling real smooth

They’re playing your song just to get you in the groove.

But wait—take a second, let the smoke clear out

See the vultures circling, hear the silent shout.

They offer you a throne built on someone else’s debt

A "guaranteed" future that hasn’t happened yet.

The bait is beautiful, the hook is hidden deep

While you’re dreaming big, they’re counting what they’ll keep.

[Pre-Chorus]

[Bass intensifies, rhythm tightens]

Yeah, the headlines look amazing in the sun

But the story changes when the day is done.

Don't just look at the mountain, look at the climb

Don’t just give ‘em your hand, don’t give ‘em your time.

Zoom in on the edges, see what they don't show

Before you say "Yes," there’s something you should know.

[Chorus]

[Heavy urban beat - energetic and punchy]

You gotta read the fine print, the lines in between

Life isn't always exactly what it seems.

They sell you the glitter, they hide all the dust

Don’t confuse a "transaction" with a circle of trust.

Read the fine print, the ink on the page

Don't let a golden key lock you in a cage.

Not every open door leads to where you belong

Read the fine print, or you’ll be singing their song.

[The fine print, yeah. Watch your back.]

[Verse 2]

[Faster flow, more aggressive]

I’ve seen the "brothers" who only show up for the feast

Then vanish like ghosts when the rhythm has ceased.

They love the "version" of you that’s sitting at the top

But they’ll be the first ones to pray that you drop.

Discernment is a weapon, keep it sharp, keep it near

Truth sounds like a whisper, lies shout in your ear.

If it sounds too perfect, if it’s "too good to be true"

It’s probably a trap they designed just for you.

Keep your circle small and your vision wide

Never let a stranger take you for a ride.

[Pre-Chorus]

‘Cause the headlines look amazing in the sun

But the story changes when the day is done.

Don't just look at the mountain, look at the climb

Don’t just give ‘em your hand, don’t give ‘em your time.

[Chorus]

You gotta read the fine print, the lines in between

Life isn't always exactly what it seems.

They sell you the glitter, they hide all the dust

Don’t confuse a "transaction" with a circle of trust.

Read the fine print, the ink on the page

Don't let a golden key lock you in a cage.

Not every open door leads to where you belong

Read the fine print, or you’ll be singing their song.

[Bridge]

[Beat drops out, low-pass filter on the vocals]

Experience is the ink, and the scars are the pen.

I’ve signed the wrong deals again and again.

Now I look at the heart, I don’t look at the suit

I judge the whole tree by the taste of the fruit.

[The taste of the fruit...]

[Beat returns with a powerful synth lead]

[Chorus]

You gotta read the fine print, the lines in between

Life isn't always exactly what it seems.

They sell you the glitter, they hide all the dust

Don’t confuse a "transaction" with a circle of trust.

Read the fine print, the ink on the page

Don't let a golden key lock you in a cage.

Not every open door leads to where you belong

Read the fine print, or you’ll be singing their song.

[Outro]

[Fading percussion, simple bass notes]

It’s all in the details.

Don’t be in a rush to belong.

Be in a rush to be right.

Wise up.

Check the fine print.

[Silence]