[Verse 1] I held the door for your pride Let your sharp words slide right by Kept my boots on the porch step Kept my jaw tight, kept my breath You mistook soft for surrender Mistook calm for a weak center But I got weather in my bones And a line you don’t cross at home [Pre-Chorus] I can smile while the storm rolls in I can nod, then I dig back in Don’t push, don’t push too far I’m a slow burn in a jar [Chorus] I’m polite but I don’t back down I’m polite but I don’t back down You can test me, I’ll hold my ground I’m polite but I don’t back down I keep peace till you come around Then my truth comes shaking loud Soft voice, steel in the sound I’m polite but I don’t back down [Verse 2] Your eyes flashed like a wet road sign All that talk was crossing the line I won’t throw fists, won’t throw shade But I won’t let my name get played I’m the creek under frozen ground Still moving even if it’s down You can try to pin me there I’ll slip free through the cold night air [Pre-Chorus] I can smile while the storm rolls in I can nod, then I dig back in Don’t push, don’t push too far I’m a slow burn in a jar [Chorus] I’m polite but I don’t back down I’m polite but I don’t back down You can test me, I’ll hold my ground I’m polite but I don’t back down I keep peace till you come around Then my truth comes shaking loud Soft voice, steel in the sound I’m polite but I don’t back down [Bridge] [Half-time] If you want a fight, bring one I’ll still pray for you when it’s done But I won’t fold, won’t bow low I was born with a steady soul [Chorus] I’m polite but I don’t back down I’m polite but I don’t back down You can test me, I’ll hold my ground I’m polite but I don’t back down I keep peace till you come around Then my truth comes shaking loud Soft voice, steel in the sound I’m polite but I don’t back down
