Now’s My Time

[Verse 1]
Last pick
Last seat on the bus, yeah that’s me
Taped up shoes, got a cut on my knee
Coach said, “Kid, don’t blink or you’ll miss it”
So I’m wide awake, heart loud as a whistle
Wipe sweat off the pine, I’ve been patient
Jersey on warmups, still waiting
Now the lights hit hard like a screen
I hear my name in the huddle, like a dream
[Pre-Chorus]
I know the play, I studied the page
I paid my dues, I carried the cage
They talking big, I’m talking proof
They got a spot, I got the truth (yeah)
[Chorus]
Now’s my time
I’m done sitting on the side, watch me rise
Got the ball in my hands, my life in my eyes
I’m the rookie that’s coming for the starting five
(yeah, yeah)
Now’s my time
Hear that crowd going wild when I drive
Every step that I take cuts ties
With the fear, with the doubt, with the old sidelines
Now’s my time
[Verse 2]
First touch, feel the leather on my palm
Crowd noise fades, everything calm
Defender in my face like, “Who you?”
I hit a little jab, step-through, then flew
Layup kiss glass, whole bench stand
Coach tryna hide that grin with his hand
Next trip down, I pull from deep
Net say swish, put ‘em all to sleep (woah)
[Pre-Chorus]
I know the play, I studied the page
I paid my dues, I carried the cage
They talking big, I’m talking proof
They got a spot, I got the truth (let’s go)
[Chorus]
Now’s my time
I’m done sitting on the side, watch me rise
Got the ball in my hands, my life in my eyes
I’m the rookie that’s coming for the starting five
(yeah, yeah)
Now’s my time
Hear that crowd going wild when I drive
Every step that I take cuts ties
With the fear, with the doubt, with the old sidelines
Now’s my time
[Bridge]
From the driveway cracks to the bright blue paint
From the worn-out rim to the big league stage
I was counting down days, now I’m counting these plays
Every cut, every screen, every chain I break (hey!)
[Chorus]
Now’s my time
I’m done sitting on the side, watch me rise
Got the ball in my hands, my life in my eyes
I’m the rookie that’s coming for the starting five
(yeah, yeah)
Now’s my time
Hear that crowd going wild when I drive
Every step that I take cuts ties
With the fear, with the doubt, with the old sidelines
Now’s my time (now’s my time)

rap, Swagger-heavy pop/rap hybrid with male vocals; bouncy halftime drums, crisp claps, and a rubbery sub-bass. Verses ride a confident, conversational flow over plucky synths and muted keys; chorus lifts with layered hooks, chant-style backing vocals, and wide, anthemic pads. Second half brings in crowd-style shouts and extra ad-libs for a tunnel-to-arena energy arc., pop