Jaded
Disclosure Feat. Mary J. Blige Lyrics

Your words give you away
Your speech reveals more about you than you may intend.

Be careful how you say my name
Be mindful of the tone and intention in which you speak my name.

Step back, refrain
Take a moment to pause and reconsider your actions before proceeding.

Be honest when you save some face
Maintain your integrity even when trying to save your reputation.

'Cause you're fading
You are losing your grip and influence.

Don't mistake me for a fool
Do not underestimate my ability to see through your manipulations.

The game you play has changed
Your schemes and tactics are no longer effective.

Take a look at yourself and the stories you tell
Examine your own behavior and the lies you spread.

Does the truth weigh on your mind?
Is your conscience troubled by the falsehoods you propagate?

Tell me what did it cost when the moment was lost
What were the consequences of your actions when you lost the opportunity to be truthful?

Is this how you survive?
Is dishonesty and deceit the only way you know how to thrive?

Why, oh why do you have to lie?
Why do you feel compelled to deceive?

What are you afraid of?
What do you fear may happen if you tell the truth?

We know what you're made of
Your true character and motives are transparent to us.

Now your time has passed you by
You have missed your chance to be honest and genuine.

You've already made it
You have achieved the success you sought after.

There's no need to chase it
You do not need to continue striving for more success.

So get up, so get up and save it
Make an effort to preserve your reputation while it is still possible.

'Cause enough is enough, you're jaded
Your prolonged dishonesty and deceitfulness have left you feeling disillusioned and apathetic.

Your golden years left you behind
Your earlier success and glory days are now gone and you are left with regret.

You cannot replace them
You cannot go back and regain what has been lost.

Face it or you'll waste them
Accept that the past cannot be changed, or else you will miss out on the present and future.

The gospel that you preach
The message you spread is full of lies.

Is poisonous beyond belief
Your words are harmful and destructive.

But still, you'll reach
You will try to continue to spread your toxic message.

Be careful of the truth
Be cautious of the impact that honesty will have on your desired outcomes.

My speak is amazing
I have a talent for speaking truthfully and unapologetically.

When it's there in black and white for all to see
The evidence supporting the truth is undeniable.

We sow and you reap
We tell the truth and you will ultimately face the consequences of your lies.