Cap and Gown Flow

[Intro]
Yeah
We made it here
Look
Turn it up one time (hey!)
[Verse 1]
Used to write my name in the margin
Half-asleep, hoodie up in the back, still starvin'
Now they call my name on the loud mic
Mama in the crowd with her phone on highlight
Late nights, tired eyes on the blue screen
Thoughts heavy, heart racing like a new dream
Every “L” in my book was a lesson
Every little doubt turned fuel, progression
[Chorus]
Throw your cap in the air, this our moment
We ain’t come this far just to slow it
From the first day bell to the last one ringing
This is our year, hear the whole class singing
We did it, we did it, yeah we proved ’em wrong
Turn the page, new stage, but we still stand strong
Throw your cap in the air, let the world know
This that cap and gown flow (cap and gown flow)
[Verse 2]
Hallway talks, lockers full of secrets
Friends that I lost, friends that I keep with
Tears in the car, grades on the line
Told myself “push,” it’ll all be fine
Had days I was ready just to give in
Now I’m in a fit that I look real fresh in (woah)
Same kid, new walk, new vision
Same heart, new road, new mission
[Chorus]
Throw your cap in the air, this our moment
We ain’t come this far just to slow it
From the first day bell to the last one ringing
This is our year, hear the whole class singing
We did it, we did it, yeah we proved ’em wrong
Turn the page, new stage, but we still stand strong
Throw your cap in the air, let the world know
This that cap and gown flow (cap and gown flow)
[Bridge]
For the ones who said “I can’t” — look at me now
For the ones who held me up — take a bow
Every late night prayer, every “you got this”
All on my back when I walk off this campus
[Chorus]
Throw your cap in the air, this our moment
We ain’t come this far just to slow it
From the first day bell to the last one ringing
This is our year, hear the whole class singing
We did it, we did it, yeah we proved ’em wrong
Turn the page, new stage, but we still stand strong
Throw your cap in the air, let the world know
This that cap and gown flow (cap and gown flow)

rap, Triumphant hip-hop with warm keys, punchy drums, and a choir-style hook; verses ride a confident mid-tempo groove, bass sits deep and supportive. Big, anthemic chorus with stacked gang vocals, clap accents, and subtle strings lifting the last repeat. Male or female lead rap, crowd-shout ad-libs for stadium energy.