No Apologies
Empire Cast Lyrics

My mouth is a weapon
I have a powerful voice and I am not afraid to use it.

I ain't scared of nothin'
I am fearless and confident in my abilities.

They say he so reckless
People criticize me for being impulsive and careless.

Bunkie's in the casket
My actions have consequences, but I am not afraid of them.

Better hit the exit, I'll eat you for breakfast
If you try to mess with me, I will take you down and move on without regret.

Diamonds on my necklace, guess that's what I'm blessed with
I am fortunate and successful, and I am not ashamed to flaunt it.

I'm a revolutionary, pardon my vocabulary
I am a trailblazer and I use bold language to express my ideas.

I don't even 'member ever carin'
I never cared about what people thought of me, and I still don't.

Sue me when I'm in the cemetery, I'm legendary
I am confident in my legacy and I am not afraid of legal repercussions.

I do what I want
I live my life on my own terms.

And say what I want with no apologies
I express my ideas freely without feeling guilty or ashamed.

Excuse me if I'm blunt
I apologize only for being straightforward and honest.

And they won't shut me up, hell no, hell no
No one can silence me or stop me from speaking my mind.

They get mad I keep on talkin'
People are annoyed by my continuous expression of my views.

Never mind I beg your pardon
I do not care if I offend you or if you disapprove of me.

Guess I'm just too damn outspoken
I am naturally prone to speak my mind and not hold back.

They can't take me anywhere
People get easily frustrated with me because of my opinionated nature.

Will I ever learn my lesson?
I am aware that my words and actions have consequences, but I will not change.

Try hard not to get arrested
I try to avoid confrontation and breaking the law, but I cannot promise I will always succeed.

Guess I didn't get the message
I am aware of the expectations and social norms, but I choose not to live by them.

So much in my head, oh
I am a deep thinker and process many thoughts and ideas.

It's so hard not to let go
I struggle to restrain myself and keep my opinions to myself.

The closer that you get, they try to hold you back
The more you express yourself, the more people try to silence you.

But a closed mouth don't get fed, no
You cannot get what you want unless you ask for it.

I ain't goin' nowhere
I will not stop speaking my mind no matter how much people try to silence me.

Not even for Obama, y'all
I am not afraid of even the most powerful individuals like the president.

I'm a loose cannon
I am unpredictable and uncontrolled

Hope you're ready (Automatic)
I am coming for those who try to stop me.

Ready, aim, fire, fire, legendary
My words and actions are significant and will be remembered for a long time.

They can't be mad at me, look at my family
My family has a history of powerful and influential individuals, and I am proud of that.

I guess it's all in my blood line
My confidence and fearlessness come from my heritage.

If you keep ridin' me for my apology
If you continue to ask me to apologize, you will be disappointed.

You'll be waitin' for a long time
I will not apologize, it will be a waste of your effort and time.

Not sympathetic, I said it, I meant it
I stand behind my words and I am not sorry if they offend you.

You don't like it then I could care less
If you do not agree with me, then it is not my problem.

I ain't sorry, I ain't sorry for nothin' I said
I do not apologize for expressing my opinions and beliefs.

(One hand on the Bible, I ain't in denial)
I believe in the truth of my words and actions and stand behind them.

(Your honor, you can blame it on Tiana)
I am not concerned if you try to blame or punish me for my words and actions.