Yeah.
They told me change my style to win the game
They told me act a part to get the fame
But I just closed my eyes and heard my soul
Keeping it real was always my only goal
I took the long way, I took the stairs
While everybody else was playing truth or dare.
I never traded my heart for a check
I never lost my self-respect
Now look at me, I am still the same
Just a bigger stage and a bigger name.
I stayed true, I never let go
I stayed true, let the whole world know
No matter where I go, I know who I am
I stayed true, that was always the plan
Yeah, I stayed true!
Now they see the vision, now they see the light
They see I was the one who was always right
I kept my circle small, I kept my vision clear
I got no time for hate, I got no time for fear
Every word I say, yeah it comes from the heart
I was a masterpiece right from the start.
Gold and diamonds might shine for a while
But nothing is better than a real smile
I kept my promise, I kept my way
And that is why I am standing here today.
I stayed true, I never let go
I stayed true, let the whole world know
No matter where I go, I know who I am
I stayed true, that was always the plan
Yeah, I stayed true!
Still me.
Never changed for nobody.
I stayed true.
