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RESPECT
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Blues
RESPECT was released on May 2, 2026 by Σhomari as a part of the album Life's Perspective
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Release DateMay 2, 2026
LabelΣhomari
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM64

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Σhomari
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Jackie Ryan Rankin
Jackie Ryan Rankin
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Σhomari
Producer

Lyrics

They told me respect is something you demand…
But nah…
Respect is something you show first…
Then stand on.
I came up watchin' how a man move quiet
No need to shout when your actions loud
He ain't beg for it, he ain't try to buy it
He carried weight and it drew a crowd
Held doors open, looked folks in the eye
Kept his word even when it hurt
Never folded, never told a lie
Put in pain, yeah he did the work
They don't teach that like they used to
Now it's all ego and pride
Everybody wanna be the big dog
But don't know what it takes inside
You can't fake it, you can't force it
You can't skip that road
If you want that real respect
Then you gotta bear that load
Respect ain't given, it's earned over time
Through how you live, through how you grind
Through how you treat folks when nobody's watchin'
Through how you stand when the pressure's droppin'
I give respect 'cause that's who I am
Not for applause, not for the gram
And if it come back, then that's a plus
But I don't switch up, I stay solid, that's a must
Being a man ain't loud or flashy
It's discipline when nobody sees
It's sayin' less but meanin' exactly
Standing tall on your beliefs
It's takin' care of what's in your hands
Family, business, and your name
It's ownin' up when you wrong as a man
Not pointin' fingers or shiftin' blame
I seen dudes lose respect in a second
All 'cause they couldn't control they pride
One bad move, now they second guessed
Now everything they built just died
I learned respect from the hard roads
From long nights and closed doors
From OGs who ain't say much
But showed me what it's for
They told me
"Don't chase it… become it"
"Don't talk it… just run it"
"And if they don't see your worth…"
Keep movin', don't beg for nothin'
Respect ain't given, it's earned over time
Through every loss, through every climb
Through how you move when it ain't convenient
Through how you stay when others leavin'
I give respect 'cause that's who I am
Built from the ground, not quicksand
And if it ain't mutual, I adjust
But I don't lose me… I stay solid, that's a must
Being a man ain't about demandin' respect…
It's about carryin' yourself in a way…
Where it follows you…
Even when you ain't sayin' a word.
Written by: Jackie Ryan Rankin
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