Lyrics

"Number 28 for Life"

(Verse 1)
Eighteen years old, and I’m holdin’ back tears
Mama’s gone, and I’m facin’ my fears
Got five little ones lookin’ up to me now
Had to step up quick, couldn’t let ‘em down

Runnin’ through the pain, put it all on my back
Told myself I’d make it, ain’t no lookin’ back
Went to college, had to do it for her name
Every step I took, I felt that burnin’ flame

People said I’d break, said I’d never survive
But I kept on pushin’, kept that fire alive
Number 28 on my chest, yeah, I made it real
But even with the glory, there’s somethin’ I can’t feel

(Chorus – Sung)
They said I couldn’t, but I did it anyway
Fought through the storm, found my own way
I’m runnin’ for my life, yeah, I’m chasin’ my dreams
But a house just ain’t a home without you here with me

Got the money and the fame, but it don’t feel right
I’m missin’ that love when I lay down at night
I got my family, I’m never alone
But a house just ain’t a home without you

(Verse 2)
From college grindin’ to the NFL draft
I made it to the league, yeah, I made ‘em all gasp
Rockin’ 28 for life, I ran with pride
But every touchdown still left me feelin’ tied

Tied to the past, to the pain I buried deep
Runnin’ from the silence that keeps me from sleep
Built businesses up, gave back to the block
Turned my hustle into purpose, never stopped

But there’s a void inside, a space I can’t fill
Climbin’ up mountains, yet I’m standin’ still
Success is a lonely road, I learned that truth
And every room feels empty if it ain’t got you

(Chorus – Sung)
They said I couldn’t, but I did it anyway
Fought through the storm, found my own way
I’m runnin’ for my life, yeah, I’m chasin’ my dreams
But a house just ain’t a home without you here with me

Got the money and the fame, but it don’t feel right
I’m missin’ that love when I lay down at night
I got my family, I’m never alone
But a house just ain’t a home without you

(Bridge – Rapped)
Mama, I hope you’re proud, I’m livin’ your dream
Kept my promise, I built more than it seems
Took care of the kids, gave ‘em the life they deserve
But my heart keeps searchin’ for a love I can’t preserve

Givin’ back to the streets, helpin’ others rise
But when the lights go down, I’m left with the why’s
They said I had it all, said I’d found my throne
But the truth is, I’m still lookin’ for my own

(Chorus – Sung)
They said I couldn’t, but I did it anyway
Fought through the storm, found my own way
I’m runnin’ for my life, yeah, I’m chasin’ my dreams
But a house just ain’t a home without you here with me

Got the money and the fame, but it don’t feel right
I’m missin’ that love when I lay down at night
I got my family, I’m never alone
But a house just ain’t a home without you

(Outro – Rapped)
Yeah, number 28, I wear it with pride
But the emptiness I feel, I can’t hide
They said I couldn’t, but I proved ‘em wrong
Now I’m just waitin’ for where I belong

Runnin’ for my life, I’m still chasin’ the light
Hopin’ someday, I’ll get it right
I’m here with my family,