Lys Vert - Stamped Receipt Lyrics

[Intro]
Stamped receipt in my pocket, proof that I changed
From sticky fingers to clean hands, look how far I came

[Verse 1]
Caught me red-handed, vinyl tucked in my coat
Old Haitian man didn't call cops, showed me hope
Said "Clean these shelves boy, pay your debt with time"
Each record I dusted taught me more than a crime
Kompa beats and wisdom, floating through the store
Stories of Port-au-Prince, survival and more
Damn, I was just a kid trying to feed my soul
Now I'm learning life lessons, making my heart whole

[Chorus]
Stamped receipt, more than paper and ink
Shows where I've been, made me stop and think
Stamped receipt, my redemption note
Stories between the lines that the old man wrote

[Verse 2]
Scrubbing floors after hours, learning about roots
While he spun rare records, sharing cultural truths
"Mon fils," he'd say, teaching me respect
Through scratched vinyl grooves, watching me reflect
Now when I touch wax, feel something deeper inside
Not just music to steal, but culture to provide
Every record tells stories of struggle and pride
Now I'm passing it forward, letting wisdom ride

[Outro]
Stamped receipt in my wallet, reminder to this day
How a moment of mercy taught me a better way
More than just forgiveness, showed me how to grow
Now every record I buy got a story to show