[Verse] Down by the corner, where the streetlights glow, Sits an old man with stories only he could know. A wink in his eye, a joke on his lips, Teaching respect in the smoke and the midnight dips. [Pre-Chorus] He says, “Son, listen close, and you’ll find the way, It’s not just the words, it’s the love that you say.” [Chorus] Respect, like a fire burning slow, Keeps the night warm when the cold winds blow. A laugh and a nod, a gentle tone, Old man’s wisdom, you’re never alone. Respect, let it grow, watch it rise, Under smoky skies and neon lights. Catch that feeling, let it ride, Old man on the corner, your soulful guide. [Verse] He tells me, “Life’s a dance, a soft-spoken art, You catch more flies with honey than a bitter heart.” With every punchline, he draws me near, Lessons wrapped in laughter, crystal clear. [Pre-Chorus] He says, “Girl, hold your ground, but be kind and true, The world’s a better place when it’s filled with you.” [Chorus] Respect, like a fire burning slow, Keeps the night warm when the cold winds blow. A laugh and a nod, a gentle tone, Old man’s wisdom, you’re never alone. Respect, let it grow, watch it rise, Under smoky skies and neon lights. Catch that feeling, let it ride, Old man on the corner, your soulful guide. [Bridge] In the hush of night, when the city’s asleep, His words seep in, into hearts that keep. A soul’s quiet whisper, a rhythm, a beat, Respect is the music on this smoky street. [Chorus] Respect, like a fire burning slow, Keeps the night warm when the cold winds blow. A laugh and a nod, a gentle tone, Old man’s wisdom, you’re never alone. Respect, let it grow, watch it rise, Under smoky skies and neon lights. Catch that feeling, let it ride, Old man on the corner, your soulful guide. [Outro] Respect, respect, let it shine inside, Old man on the corner, with nothing to hide. Respect, respect, in the night’s embrace, A smoky smile lighting up his face.