[Verse 1]
I grew up with holes in my shoes
Still knew the lane I’d choose
Mama made a meal stretch far
I made plans on the back of a jar
Empty fridge, full of faith
Big dreams in a cramped-up place
I watched the proud turn fake
Seen friends trade truth for a plate
Young me had a hard-eye stare
Knew I’d get there, I’d get there
No silver spoon, no saved-up luck
Just a fistful of grit and a stubborn pulse
[Pre-Chorus]
They smile, then slip
Fast money, quick grip
I keep my head up high
I know what I want in this life
[Chorus]
Money, booze, and parties
Money, booze, and parties
But I see them changing
I see them changing on me
Money, booze, and parties
Money, booze, and parties
I came from nothing, darling
I don’t lose me that easy
[Verse 2]
Now they all want a seat at the table
When the room gets bright, they act able
Same ones that laughed at the start
Now they talk big with a borrowed heart
I seen good friends chase the glow
Then come back cold, moving slow
Every grin got a hidden price
Every “bro” got a switch to bite
But I’m still built from rain and debt
Still know what matters, what matters yet
I want the bag, I want the night
But I won’t sell my soul for the highlight
[Pre-Chorus]
They smile, then slip
Fast money, quick grip
I keep my head up high
I know what I want in this life
[Chorus]
Money, booze, and parties
Money, booze, and parties
But I see them changing
I see them changing on me
Money, booze, and parties
Money, booze, and parties
I came from nothing, darling
I don’t lose me that easy
[Bridge]
If the room turns cold
I’m the one who knows
What it cost to grow
What it means to go
I won’t fold for shine
Won’t trade truth for time
If you lose your name
Then you lose the game
[Chorus]
Money, booze, and parties
Money, booze, and parties
But I see them changing
I see them changing on me
Money, booze, and parties
Money, booze, and parties
I came from nothing, darling
I don’t lose me that easy