Resilient checklist
🎖️ “Trapped (Military Remix)” – Inspired by Yo Gotti
(Military Mentality Meets Real-Life Reality)
(Hook)
I’m trapped, I’m trapped
I got ranks on my chest, but I feel like I’m under attack
I gave ‘em my youth, now they question how I act
They want discipline, but don’t care if we crack
I’m trapped, I’m trapped
(Verse 1)
Clocked in with a salute, boots laced like a vet
But the weight on my spirit? Man, it ain’t left yet
They cut benefits, cut culture, say “fit the mold”
But I’m tryna be bold while still doin’ what I’m told
I led troops through the storm, gave sweat for the flag
But they trippin’ on my fade and my daughter’s silk rag
Man, we serve with our soul, they just see the stat sheets
Talkin’ readiness while our homes got cracked leaks
Can’t show pain, gotta grin through the stress
They don’t see the PTSD—just inspectin’ my dress
Told my Airman “speak up,” now I’m catchin’ the heat
Can’t lead from the front when they snatchin’ your seat
(Hook)
I’m trapped, I’m trapped
Say “warrior ethos” but they want me to act
Like I’m not Black, or femme, or speak with tact
Mission first—but who got my back?
I’m trapped, I’m trapped
(Verse 2)
I ain’t tryna just complain, I’m tryna fix this
But you can’t heal wounds with a checklist
They scream “diversity”—just a slide in the brief
Then penalize truth when we speak our belief
I’m tired, Chief. I’m tired, Ma’am.
Still show up clean with the sharpest salutes I can
But who trains the leaders on how to lead US?
Not just preach values, but embody trust?
From the DFAC to the fight, we grind on low fumes
Tryna mentor the young while we carry our wounds
They told me “resilience”—but I need restoration
Not just IG reports and forced celebrations
(Hook)
I’m trapped, I’m trapped
Wanna serve, but it feel like a trap
Where my purpose and my pain overlap
Where the oath and my identity clash
I’m trapped, I’m trapped
(Outro – Spoken)
So this ain’t just a vent, it’s a call to see us…
Not just the rank, but the person beneath it
We ain’t perfect, but we’re loyal, we’re tired but resilient
We’re trapped between pride and a system indifferent.
Let us breathe. Let us lead. Let us be.
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