Lyrics

Eighteen, mama's gone, gotta man up quick
Lost in the struggle, had to make that shift
They said I couldn’t, but I flipped the script
Took the ball to the end zone, made ‘em all trip

Money and fame, man, I got it all right
But the house is cold, and I’m lonely at night
Gave my heart to the game, and I built up my brand
But a king without a queen, I don’t understand

(Chorus)
They said I couldn’t, but I did it anyway
Beat the odds, made ‘em all watch me play
Entrepreneur, got my hustle in the mix
But I can’t buy love, and I can’t fix this

Coming home to the crib, but it don’t feel warm
Got my kids and my fam, but I’m still torn
Yeah, I’m living my dream, but it ain’t complete
‘Cause there’s an empty spot where you used to be

(Verse 2)
Went from touchdowns to corporate deals
From the field to the boardroom, man, I’m sealed
Giving back to the block, yeah, I built my lane
Took the struggle and I flipped it, broke the chains

Put my heart in the grind, I put time on the line
But what’s it worth if I’m just livin’ for the shine?
Folks smile at me, and they call me a hero
But there’s a piece of me missing, I’m still chasing zero

Mama told me one day, boy, you’ll find your peace
But I’m searching, I’m hustlin’, I can’t find release
Got the trophies, got the cars, got the keys to the ride
But there’s still a void I can’t seem to hide

(Chorus)
They said I couldn’t, but I did it anyway
Beat the odds, made ‘em all watch me play
Entrepreneur, got my hustle in the mix
But I can’t buy love, and I can’t fix this

Coming home to the crib, but it don’t feel warm
Got my siblings and fam, but I’m still torn
Yeah, I’m living my dream, but it ain’t complete
‘Cause there’s an empty spot where you used to be

(Bridge)
Mama, I hope you’re proud, I’m still that kid
With the fire in my heart, I did what I did
But the nights hit different, I’m searchin’ for more
‘Cause success don’t mean nothin’ if love’s at the door

I’d trade these rings, I’d trade this shine
For a real one to ride, someone to call mine
So I’m prayin’ one day, I’ll find my queen
Until then, it’s 28, I’ll chase my dream