[Verse 1]
I came up where the screen door sticks
Coin jar loud, and the milk crate split
Mama said, “Boy, keep your face on straight”
I learned that hurt got a funny weight
Walked in early with a busted plan
One good move and a calloused hand
No gold chain, just a folded dream
And a name that hit when I hit that seam
[Pre-Chorus]
I been outside, been in the rain
I seen pride go cold in a paper plate
Still I rise when the pressure call
One more step, then I take it all
[Chorus]
Corner store crown, I wear it proud
Corner store crown, I say it loud
From the first light, to the last round
Corner store crown, corner store crown
Corner store crown, don’t bow me down
Corner store crown, I hold my ground
Talk too slick, you can hear that sound
Corner store crown, corner store crown
[Verse 2]
Back of the bus with a cracked-up seat
Gym bag heavy, but my feet got heat
Every bruise was a barcode mark
Told the whole block I could outlast dark
Now the same folks watch my every move
Same old steps, but a newer groove
I don’t chase shine, I make my own
Turn a cold stare to a stepping stone
[Pre-Chorus]
I been outside, been in the rain
I seen pride go cold in a paper plate
Still I rise when the pressure call
One more step, then I take it all
[Chorus]
Corner store crown, I wear it proud
Corner store crown, I say it loud
From the first light, to the last round
Corner store crown, corner store crown
Corner store crown, don’t bow me down
Corner store crown, I hold my ground
Talk too slick, you can hear that sound
Corner store crown, corner store crown
[Bridge]
No silver throne, just a dented chair
But I sit tall like I live up there
If they want mine, let ’em line up more
I was built for this from the corner store
[Chorus]
Corner store crown, I wear it proud
Corner store crown, I say it loud
From the first light, to the last round
Corner store crown, corner store crown
Corner store crown, don’t bow me down
Corner store crown, I hold my ground
Talk too slick, you can hear that sound
Corner store crown, corner store crown