There you go, strutting ‘round the block with pep, chest proud, chin up with a spring in your step,
Seen the way you interact with others, both at work and at play,
Power and combativeness appears to be the name of your game,
A conqueror and intimidator just like Alexander, swaggering like Charlemagne,
Ruthless as The Prince, the Macchiavellian kind, certainly you ain’t the retreating type,
When it comes to unions the other better submit to ya,
Pushing back’s no option, there can only be one leader,
It’s a weakling that can’t handle ya, wilting against the heat,
They were never worthy if they’re quick to admit defeat.
At least that’s how you present yourself, not sure if it’s real or a mask,
Flying solo, mostly, you just can’t find that perfect match.
‘The world must be crazy, because surely it ain’t me’,
‘They just can’t handle this smouldering alpha energy,’
Easy there, Tiger, seems you judge ‘em too soon,
Might fancy yourself the Don, but let’s weigh up pros and cons,
It helps to be assertive, a closed mouth don’t get fed, can feel that energy coursing ‘round through ya, it’d fill would-be antagonists with dread,
They that take the lead have the final say, they that take the initiative win the day,
Fortune favors the bold, gotta grab opportunities on both horns,
But in some aspects a liability, gotta know when to take that mask off,
Too much heat and not enough cool, something’s bound to pop off,
They that seek relationships of any kind ain’t looking for no fight,
Different day a new battle, don’t need additional from friends and lovers, just want relief from the war after working hours,
Who’s checking to go home to further battles after waging some throughout the day?
Better to live alone than be with one looking to engage,
Makes sense to adopt such traits when negotiating, competing or at the workplace,
But if this is you twenty-four-seven you better keep an eye on your family and friends,
Guaranteed more than a few are low-key hating, maybe cooking your just desserts,
Ain’t no bragging matter, not even Julius would’ve flexed ‘bout that stabbing,
Better loosen up fast if you want relationships to last, might consider yourself top class but in truth they see you an insecure ass.
Flip the script to gain some perspective, what if the roles were reversed?
Might meet your mirror image sooner or later, perhaps at some place after work,
Imagine living life unable to switch off, eggshells that you’re walking on, waiting for the next fight, could come from the one you call your ride or die,
Doesn’t sound appealing, does it? Not many would be up for it,
They ain’t weak or scared for swerving ya, wanting a life of peace ain’t cowardice,
Chill the temperature down a notch, the heat is intense,
Why treat loved ones like your rivals? Shit just don’t make any sense,
Need to let off steam then why not against real fighters?
A boxing gym’s a good starting point, go on and trade hands, maybe engage in conversation with those of opposing opinions,
That should sate your appetite for confrontations, your craving for debates,
Before you head on home and hang the mask up, tomorrow’s a new day.