Title: “Now We Up”
[Intro]
Ayy, ayy
Yeah, yeah
[Verse 1]
Back then, sleeping on the floor at night
No money in my pocket, but my dreams were bright
Mama used to pray, say “Son, don’t lose your way”
Now I’m counting blessings every single day
Cold streets, hard times, pain in my eyes
Had to stay strong while the world passed by
People laughed at me, said I’d never win
Now they see me shining, wanna call me kin
[Pre-Chorus]
I remember all the struggle, all the sleepless nights
Had to fight my battles, had to earn my stripes
Now the tables turning, now the stars align
Everything I prayed for finally mine
[Chorus]
Now we up, now we up, now we up, yeah
From the ghetto to the top, no fear
All the pain made me stronger inside
Now I’m living all the dreams I had in mind
[Verse 2]
Used to walk miles with holes in my shoes
Now I’m flying overseas, got nothing to prove
Every scar on my skin tell a story of survival
Every loss made me stronger for the arrival
Still remember where I came from though
Same streets, same people, same old road
So I give back love when I come around
‘Cause I know how it feels when you’re feeling down
[Bridge]
No shortcuts, no easy way
Had to grind every night and day
Stayed focused when they doubted me
Now the whole world can finally see
[Chorus]
Now we up, now we up, now we up, yeah
From the ghetto to the top, no fear
All the pain made me stronger inside
Now I’m living all the dreams I had in mind
[Outro]
From the bottom, now we high
Never gave up, that’s why we fly
For every dreamer still in the struggle today
Keep believing, your time is on the way