[Intro]
Early bell
Doors swing
Sweat on the floor
Hope in the ring (yeah)
[Verse 1]
Back to basics, tighten the laces
Skipping that rope till my shadow trades places
Old bags swinging, chain links sing
Coach yelling, "Hands up, let the jab spring"
Knuckles wrapped right, mind on guard
Every scar on the mirror was earned in the yard
I was broke in the head, now I’m fixing my stance
Every round that I last is a second chance
[Chorus]
This is Back To Basics Boxing Club
Where we fall, where we rise, where we learn to love
Every bruise, every breath, every slip, every shove
We get hit, stand up, that’s what champions are made of
[Verse 2]
Stairs in the back, I’m running ‘em double
Heartbeats drumming through my struggle
Heavy bag talking, it’s testing my will
But I answer with combos, I’m learning that skill
Kid in the corner, eyes wide, same fear
I tell him, "Keep swinging, we all started right here"
From the first shaky wrap to the twelve-round grind
We’re building up bodies and rebuilding our minds (yeah)
[Chorus]
This is Back To Basics Boxing Club
Where we fall, where we rise, where we learn to love
Every bruise, every breath, every slip, every shove
We get hit, stand up, that’s what champions are made of
[Bridge]
Gloves touch, then the clock goes on
You think you’re empty, but you’re still holding on
One more round, one more push, one more mile
Pain in my chest, but I fight with a smile (hey!)
[Chorus]
This is Back To Basics Boxing Club
Where we fall, where we rise, where we learn to love
Every bruise, every breath, every slip, every shove
We get hit, stand up, that’s what champions are made of