[Intro]
[Verse 1]
Sentiment's a chain, dragging down the stride
Quaint little cards with hearts that lie
You can't afford the warmth when the clock is ticking loud
Eyes on the prize, block out the crowd
[Pre-Chorus]
Empty words float like smoke in the air
Luxury for the weak who stop and stare
Holiday lights? They flicker and fade
While winners grind where the real stakes are made
[Chorus]
Lock in, lock in—no time for the soft
Sentimentality gets you lost in the frost
Focus on the game, let the fire ignite
Empty pleasantries? Burn 'em out of sight
Lock in, lock in—heart on the steel
Play the hand you're dealt with, make the weak ones kneel
No quaint wishes here, just the grind and the gain
Holiday season? It's fuel for the flame
[Verse 2]
They send their cards with glitter and cheer
While you're in the trenches, crystal clear
No room for the luxury of slowing the pace
Every second counts
[Bridge]
Keep the eyes on the prize, the clock won't wait
Cut through the noise, it's win or hesitate
[Chorus]
Lock in, lock in—no time for the soft
Sentimentality gets you lost in the frost
Focus on the game, let the fire ignite
Empty pleasantries? Burn 'em out of sight
Lock in, lock in—heart on the steel
Play the hand you're dealt with, make the weak ones kneel
No quaint wishes here, just the grind and the gain
Holiday season? It's fuel for the flame
[Outro]
Lock in, lock in, yeah, keep the flame
No excuses, just the gain