Playa in the Halls

Walking halls with a style so slick Homework's done, but it's not the trick Smiling at faces, they all know my name Winning the game, but feeling the shame High-fives and props is what I accrue But inside I'm wondering if I ever really grew [Verse 3] Lessons in math, lessons in art They never covered how not to break a heart Words sharp like a tailored suit Got the answers, but I'm still mute Quick feet, quick mind, playing it cool But they never taught the heart in school Strutting down halls with a book of plays Conquering hearts but it's empty praise Thought I'd won with every broken rule Turns out school only taught me to be a playa Lockers slam to the beat of my rep I'm in the game, but my soul hasn't stepped It's the chase, the win, the superficial tool Finding out too late, I played the fool [Verse 4] Learned the game, got the charm From the books, not the heart's alarm Like I'm shooting stars, but missing the aim It's the flash, not the flame Smooth magic from the teacher's lessons All those notes, but not the confessions Schoolyard king, but not the true play It's the game, not what the heart should say Schoolyard games in October Had me slick, now I'm colder Can't recall the play, just the fame [Verse 5] It's the slick lines, not the true tales Though my words can move mountains, it's the false trails It's not love's guide, but a smooth ride It's all cool with me It's the sweet talk, in the smooth sound Your laugh is quite infectious, it's the sly gown It's not heart's crown, but it's renowned Flick of the wrist, swing of the charm And I'm winning their hearts, causing alarm But in the lesson, there was no soul Just a playbook, a role [Verse 6] Spinning words like a record on cue But the love lessons in school, they were too few They taught me rhythm, taught me to sway But not how to stay It's that flashy grin, the wink in the night But not the steady hand, or the caring insight