[Intro]
I lit the fire
You took the glow
Pulled the strings
Now the world will know
You owe this life to me
Let it show
[Verse 1]
I built the ladder
Rung by rung
Gave you the air that filled your lungs
You think it’s luck
But it’s my song sung
Oh
You don’t know where you belong
[Prechorus]
I held the door
You walked on through
Don’t forget who paved it for you
[Chorus]
You stay because of me
I’m the roots
I’m the tree
Every step
Every plea
You stay
You stay because of me
[Verse 2]
Your name’s in lights
But I wrote the script
Carved your way
Every word I flipped
I’m the spark
You’re just the tip
Remember that when your ego slips
[Prechorus]
I held the door
You walked on through
Don’t forget who paved it for you