Head Up, Chest Out

[Verse 1]
Devin
I remember lil shoes by the front door
Homework on the table
Sayin'
“Ma
I’m so bored”
Now you grindin’ late
Eyes red
Still pushin’
Think I don’t see? Oh baby
I’m lookin’
Every test you take
Every “L” you hate
All them quiet nights you stayed up
They stack up
Just wait
[Chorus]
Head up
Chest out
Big dawg
Trust your hard work
It’s talkin’ for you (yeah)
It’s unlockin’ rooms you can’t see yet
Keys in your hand
They already yours too
You were built for this
My baby boy
Built for the pressure and the noise
Head up
Chest out
Big dawg
You already walkin’ in the door
[Verse 2]
Some doors feel welded shut
Won’t budge
You start doubtin’ every step
Every judge
But faith don’t flex for the timeline scroll
It grows slow roots in your soul
When they overlook you
That’s alright
Let ‘em sleep
‘Cause when the lock clicks open
They’ll swear it happened in a week
[Chorus]
Head up
Chest out
Big dawg
Trust your hard work
It’s talkin’ for you (talkin’ for you)
It’s unlockin’ rooms you can’t see yet
Lights comin’ on in every room
You were built for this
My baby boy
Built for the pressure and the noise
Head up
Chest out
Big dawg
You already walkin’ in the door (yeah)
[Bridge]
If your hands start shakin’
Call me
I’m waitin’ (I’m right here)
If your hope starts breakin’
I’ll hold what you can’t carry yet
You ain’t what they label
You more than their doubt
Remember what I told you
Say it with your whole mouth—
[Chorus]
Head up
Chest out
Big dawg (big dawg)
Trust your hard work
It’s talkin’ for you (talkin’ for you)
It’s unlockin’ rooms you can’t see yet
Every hallway opening in truth
You were built for this
My baby boy
Built for the pressure and the noise
Head up
Chest out
Big dawg
I always knew you’d fill that room

Inspirational hip-hop / R&B hybrid, midtempo bounce with warm keys and deep bass. Male vocals, intimate verse delivery that rises into a big, chantable hook. Layered harmonies on the chorus, subtle gospel-style responses, and a roomy snare for stadium energy. Final chorus adds ad-libs and extra backing vocals for a triumphant close.