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Checkmate
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Checkmate was released on March 25, 2026 by Daydream Music as a part of the album Checkmate
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Release DateMarch 25, 2026
LabelDaydream Music
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM82

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Michael Dean
Michael Dean
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Christopher Dean
Christopher Dean
Composer, Lyrics
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Christopher Dean
Christopher Dean
Producer

Lyrics

You got that look like it's over
Like you finally closed me in
Like the dust has settled on me
Like I won't come back again
You see me hanging on the edge now
My heels dug in against the wall
But you don't know what kind of fire shows up
When a man's got nothing at all
You thought this was checkmate
But I ain't done fighting yet
You're counting up my scars
Like I'm some losing kind of bet
Yeah, you see a cornered shadow
I see one last move to make
You thought this was checkmate
Nah, this is your mistake
You thought the quiet meant I folded
Thought the light in me was gone
Like I'd lay down in the wreckage
And let you swear that I was done
But I've still got gravel in my bloodline
Still got teeth behind this jaw
And the worst thing you could've done
Was think I wouldn't fight at all
You thought this was checkmate
But I ain't done fighting yet
You're counting up my scars
Like I'm some losing kind of bet
Yeah, you see a cornered shadow
I see one last move to make
You thought this was checkmate
Nah, this is your mistake
Ain't the first time I've been counted
Out before the dust could land
You can only push so hard
Before you make a heart a man
So go on, call your victory
Go on, play it like you won
But a match ain't over, darling
Long as I still strike like one
You thought this was checkmate
But I ain't done fighting yet
You're counting up my scars
Like I'm some losing kind of bet
Yeah, you see a cornered shadow
I see one last move to make
You thought this was checkmate
Nah, this is your mistake
You thought this was checkmate
But I'm still standing here
Still got fire in my blood
And I ain't running on fear
Yeah, you drew the line too early
Now you get to watch it break
You thought this was checkmate
Nah, this is your mistake
Written by: Christopher Dean
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