[Verse 1]
Through the neon lights of Istanbul nights
They ask me who I am, where I'm from
Like a dance between worlds, I spin and twirl
Playing their game until dawn
Papers in hand, they don't understand
That identity flows like the Bosphorus tide
[Pre-Chorus]
Every crossing point, every watchful eye
Making me prove that I qualify
But baby, I've got my own rules to play by
[Chorus]
Checkpoint, checkpoint, won't hold me down
Dancing through borders all around
My heart beats East, my soul beats West
No need to choose, I'll take the test
Checkpoint, checkpoint, can't break my flow
Got my own rhythm, my own way to go
[Verse 2]
Memory flashes of my father's face
Standing strong in those sterile halls
Now I'm breaking free, they can't label me
Watch me tear down these walls
Mix the beats with ancient streets
Let the music be my golden key
[Bridge]
In between spaces, familiar faces
Blend like colors in my dreams
Not your perfect girl, I rule my world
Nothing's ever what it seems
[Chorus]
Checkpoint, checkpoint, won't hold me down
Dancing through borders all around
My heart beats East, my soul beats West
No need to choose, I'll take the test
Checkpoint, checkpoint, can't break my flow
Got my own rhythm, my own way to go
[Outro]
Let the davul drum echo in my blood
Watch me rise above the flood
No more questions, no more proof
Dancing to my own sweet truth
Checkpoint, checkpoint, set me free
This is who I'm meant to be