The Night Knows My Name

[Verse 1]
Close every window, bolt every door—
We came for the cash, but the night wants more.
Nine in the house, and the old AK,
I left them behind just to buy one day.
“Mano, you with me?” “My pockets say yes.”
The Isuzu’s idling; my heart’s in my chest.

[Chorus]
“Hands up, give it up”—that’s the line I know,
But every dollar I take leaves a debt to owe.
I talk like a king with the law at my back;
One flash of red lights and the whole crew cracks.

[Verse 2]
“Hit and move,” he says, like the street’s a ring;
I hear my own mother in everything.
Pink hair, baby ring, “Number One Mom”—
I grab at the shine, then the shame comes on.
Biggie’s in the front seat, eyes on the street;
The sirens sound close, and my hands shake the beat.

[Bridge]
“Where’s the money?” “In the Isuzu.”
“Where’s the plan?” “I thought you knew.”
Donuts on the dash, blue lights in the glass—
We wanted one payday. Now we’re out of gas.

[Outro]
Close every window; the night knows my name.
I ran for the money and came home the same.