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Shoulders Back

Hip-Hop/Rap

Shoulders Back was released on December 9, 2025 by Drew Smith as a part of the album Written in My Scars

Song Details

AlbumWritten in My Scars

Release DateDecember 9, 2025

LabelDrew Smith

LanguageEnglish

Melodicness

Acousticness

Valence

Danceability

Energy

BPM87

OVERVIEW

LYRICS

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Drew Smith

Background Vocals

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Drew Smith

Songwriter

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Drew Smith

Producer

Lyrics

I wake up with a knot in my stomach,

Pressure on my chest like life’s always comin’.

Standin’ in the mirror tryin’ hard to breathe,

Tellin’ myself, “You’re the man they need.”

Bills stack high like they’re beggin’ to break me,

Tryna stay strong even when I feel shaky.

Every new day feels a little like a test

Truth is… sometimes I don’t feel blessed.

I keep movin’ though I’m drained inside,

I don’t let you see the fear I hide.

I smile so you never feel my doubt,

But truth is… I’m barely holdin’ on now.

You see me standin’ tall, but inside I’m bendin’.

I tell you we’re okay but that’s me pretendin’.

I ain’t perfect, but I’ll give you all I have,

Even when I’m fallin’ apart in my hands.

I keep my head up, shoulders back

But I’m barely standin’, that’s the honest fact.

And I fight these storms even when I crack,

’Cause you’re the only thing that ever pulls me back.

If the world goes dark, I’ll light my own flame,

Even if it burns through what little remains.

Yeah, I’m terrified I’m not built for this path

But I’ll lift you up, even when I collapse.

Some nights I’m wide awake on the mattress,

Mind runnin’ loops like it’s stuck on the classics.

“Not enough, not enough” that voice gets loud,

I try to quiet it before you hear the sound.

I’m workin’ overtime just to buy some time,

Patchin’ every crack before you notice mine.

You see a smile but behind that act,

I’m carryin’ fears that could break my back.

Still, I lace my shoes, tell myself “Don’t fold,”

Even on the nights when the world feels cold.

I won’t let you see the storm I fight,

I’ll be your calm in the dead of night.

I know you watch me, I know you learn,

So I eat my pain before it burns.

Yeah, I’m breakin’ down… but that’s alright

I’ll hold you steady with all my might.

I keep my head up, shoulders back

But I’m barely standin’, that’s the honest fact.

And I fight these storms even when I crack,

’Cause you’re the only thing that ever pulls me back.

If the world goes dark, I’ll light my own flame,

Even if it burns through what little remains.

Yeah, I’m terrified I’m not built for this path

But I’ll lift you up, even when I collapse.

If I stumble, don’t think it’s you

It’s battles from my past that I never got through.

But I swear on my soul, on the breath in my chest,

I’ll give you the version of me that tries his best.

I’m not perfect, I know that truth,

But I’d die before I fail you too.

And if someday you see me break…

Just know every scar was for your sake.

I keep my head up, shoulders back

Even when my ribs feel like they’re gonna crack.

And I fight these storms like I can’t fall flat,

’Cause you’re the reason I get up when I collapse.

If the world goes dark, I’ll ignite my flame,

Even if there’s nothin’ in me left to sustain.

Yeah, I’m terrified, but I choose this path

I’ll lift you up… even after I collapse.

Yeah… I’ll lift you up…

Even if I collapse.

Written by: Andrew Smith

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