First Shot, First Love

Verse 1

Summer heat on an outdoor court

Ball hit the ground, heard nothin’ but my thoughts

Then I saw you standin’ by the sideline

Sun in your eyes, froze me in time

I crossed up life, took my shot

Didn’t know love was waitin’ in the lot

Crowd faded out, it was just us two

Funny how the game led me to you

Pre-Chorus

I was playin’ for the win, not expectin’ fate

But your smile hit harder than a fast break

Heart skipped beats, I lost my pace

Fell in love in the middle of the game

Chorus

It was love at first sight, right there on the floor

One look at you, I ain’t playin’ no more

I took the shot, but you stole my soul

From that moment, I was already sold

Sweat on my skin, butterflies too

Game on the line, but I’m watchin’ you

I came to hoop, but I found somethin’ true

Love at first sight when I played for you

Verse 2

You cheered every bucket like you knew my name

Looked at me like I was more than the game

When the buzzer sounded, I walked your way

Heart beatin’ faster than the final play

We talked like we’d done this before

Laughin’ barefoot on the court next door

You said, “You play with a lot of heart”

Didn’t know you were ‘bout to take mine apart

Pre-Chorus

I been in love with the game my whole life

But you made me see a different highlight

Every jump shot, every drive

Led me straight to you that night

Chorus

It was love at first sight, right there on the floor

One look at you, I ain’t playin’ no more

I took the shot, but you stole my soul

From that moment, I was already sold

Sweat on my skin, butterflies too

Game on the line, but I’m watchin’ you

I came to hoop, but I found somethin’ true

Love at first sight when I played for you

Bridge (Soft, Intimate)

If I never stepped on that court that day

If I missed that game, walked away

Would I still be searchin’ for what feels right?

Or was this written in the gym lights?

Now every time I lace these shoes

I remember the moment I met you

Final Chorus (Lift)

Love at first sight, no replay needed

One glance and my heart conceded

They say the game ends when the clock runs out

But our love started when the lights went down

From blacktop dreams to real-life plans

I found forever in your hands

I thought basketball was my destiny

But love showed up and dunked on me

Outro

Still play the game, but now I know

Some wins don’t show on the scoreboard though

That first shot changed my whole view

I fell in love the day I played for you