“Only God and the Game”
(By Everest’s Story)
[Verse 1]
They call him Everest, quiet in the hall
A shadow in the crowd, barely seen at all
He’s got a cross around his neck, hope in his soul
But some nights that hope just feels so cold
A Bible by his bed, dreams in his shoes
Dribbles pain away, but he still feels bruised
Jump shots echo through the evening rain
Tryna shoot his way through silent pain
[Chorus]
He’s got God and the game, that’s all he’s known
Tears on the court when he’s all alone
A good boy lost in a world so loud
Praying through the pressure, not to let Him down
No one sees the war he’s fighting within
But he keeps showing up, even when it’s dim
Everest stands, not for pride or fame
But for God and the game
[Verse 2]
Sunday suit, smile stitched on tight
But inside, he’s barely holding on at night
His family prays, but they don’t see
The silent screams of who he used to be
He’s the kind to help when no one asks
Shoulders burdens like it’s just his task
Never had a crew, never had a crowd
Only echoes when he speaks out loud
[Chorus]
He’s got God and the game, that’s all he’s known
Tears on the court when he’s all alone
A good boy lost in a world so loud
Praying through the pressure, not to let Him down
No one sees the war he’s fighting within
But he keeps showing up, even when it’s dim
Everest stands, not for pride or fame
But for God and the game
[Bridge]
And maybe one day, the world will see
The heart behind his quiet plea
But until then, he’ll lace 'em tight
Light up the court with borrowed light
[Final Chorus]
He’s got God and the game, that’s all he’s known
Faith like fire in a world of stone
A good boy walking through the storm and rain
Still believing there's purpose in the pain
No one sees the war he’s fighting within
But he keeps showing up, even when it’s dim
Everest stands, not for pride or fame
But for God and the game
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