Why I Grind

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Someone said, why you study so hard? While they sleep in, I’m out here on my card Highlighter marks on the edge of my page Late-night train, but I’m building my wage Mama said, keep your eyes on the prize I’ve seen too much to be blinded by lies One more chapter, one more test I want a future I can wear on my chest [Pre-Chorus] I don’t chase luck I make my own I want that door And the key in my hand [Chorus] Why you study so hard? I’m chasing my name Why you study so hard? I don’t want the same Why you study so hard? To rise when it counts Why you study so hard? I’m building it now (building it now) [Verse 2] Desk lamp glow on a page full of proof Friends call it pressure, I call it my roof Every small win feels bigger than gold I’ve got a fire that won’t be controlled When they ask if I’m missing my fun I say I’m saving up more than one I’m not behind, I’m running my race I want a life with my own first place [Pre-Chorus] I don’t chase luck I make my own I want that door And the key in my hand [Chorus] Why you study so hard? I’m chasing my name Why you study so hard? I don’t want the same Why you study so hard? To rise when it counts Why you study so hard? I’m building it now (building it now) [Bridge] One day they’ll see What the work made Not overnight But step by step I kept my word Kept my head down Now look at me I’m almost there [Chorus] Why you study so hard? I’m chasing my name Why you study so hard? I don’t want the same Why you study so hard? To rise when it counts Why you study so hard? I’m building it now (building it now)