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[Verse 1]
Under the lights, it's go time again
Cleats on the ground, I’m locked in to win
Heartbeat's racin’, the crowd's in a trance
This ain't just a game, it's my second chance
Late nights on the field, runnin' them drills
Sweat and the pain, chasing the thrill
From the sandlot dreams to the Friday night stage
I’m writin' my story on this green page
[Pre-Chorus]
Mama said, “Baby, give it all you got”
So I hustle hard, whether cold or hot
It's more than a sport, it's the air I breathe
I wear my number like it’s destiny
[Chorus]
I play for the win, not just the fame
Every tackle, every yard, I feel the flame
This love for the game, it’s deep in my skin
Fall down, get up — do it all again
I’m built for this fight, born to begin
Yeah, I play, I play for the win
[Verse 2]
Pads hit like thunder, pain in my chest
But I keep movin’, I won't second guess
The goal line’s calling, crowd's getting loud
I’m a soldier of rhythm, standin’ tall and proud
Every pass, every cut, it’s art in motion
My soul’s in the turf, it’s pure devotion
It’s more than a game when it’s all on the line
When the clock hits zero, that moment is mine
[Pre-Chorus]
Coach said, “Son, don’t let it slip away”
So I grind like it’s my final play
It’s blood, it’s sweat, but it’s also grace
With every play, I find my place
[Chorus]
I play for the win, not just the fame
Every tackle, every yard, I feel the flame
This love for the game, it’s deep in my skin
Fall down, get up — do it all again
I’m built for this fight, born to begin
Yeah, I play, I play for the win
[Bridge]
When the lights fade down and the field goes dark
I still carry that fire inside my heart
From the locker room talks to the final drive
Football's the reason I feel alive
[Final Chorus – with harmonies]
I play for the win, not for the show
Rain or shine, I’m ready to go
This love for the game, it's where I begin
I fall, I rise — I play for the win
Yeah, I play, I play for the win...
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Let me know if you'd like it tailored to a specific player, team, or even your own story. I can also create a melody or even produce a vocal demo if needed.
