From the Ground Up

[Verse 1]
Stomach growlin', ramen bowls, dinner for kings
Holes in the soles, life stitched by thin strings
Countin' coins, no paper in the wallet
Dreams on layaway, pain in the closet
[Chorus]
From the ground up, climbed out the mud
Scars on my soul, now they shine with love
From the ground up, yeah, I built my name
From heartbreak flames to love unchained
[Verse 2]
Windows down, hoopty screamin' on fumes
Sweat on my back, workin' under pale moons
Cheap motel curtains, dreams felt distant
Fast-forward life, now the gears shift instant
[Chorus]
From the ground up, climbed out the mud
Scars on my soul, now they shine with love
From the ground up, yeah, I built my name
From heartbreak flames to love unchained
[Bridge]
From her frown to her laugh, found beauty in pain
From the ache to the smile, sunshine in rain
Steak on the plate where the noodles once laid
Fast cars zoom where the beaters once stayed
[Chorus]
From the ground up, climbed out the mud
Scars on my soul, now they shine with love
From the ground up, yeah, I built my name
From heartbreak flames to love unchained

slow, emphasizing storytelling with a warm, organic texture, chill, rich, beautiful, ukulele-only beat with a mellow choir hum in the background; stripped-down and introspective, rap, ukulele