Rocco in Des Moines

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I wrap my hands at dawn Punch cards at noon Then I load up boxes Under Des Moines moon Bresley got my back Got my baby on the way I’m built like a fight night Even off the cage Rocco at the door Big teeth, big bark Tail like a drumline Guarding our front yard [Pre-Chorus] Clock out, chin up Step back in the ring Two worlds on my shoulders Same sweat, same swing She rubs my shoulders Says “you made it, don’t fold” I kiss that belly And I feel that gold [Chorus] Des Moines, I’m still standing Rocco by the gate Bresley on my side Baby on the way Des Moines, I’m still standing Won’t break, won’t fold Warehouse hands, fight heart Baby on the way [Verse 2] Forklift whine behind me Gloves in my trunk I’m counting every round While I stack these chunks Coach says “keep your pressure” Boss says “move that load” I do both, no excuses That’s the road I chose Rocco in the kitchen Bresley laughing loud Little one’s got a kingdom Already in this house [Pre-Chorus] Clock out, chin up Step back in the ring Two worlds on my shoulders Same sweat, same swing She rubs my shoulders Says “you made it, don’t fold” I kiss that belly And I feel that gold [Chorus] Des Moines, I’m still standing Rocco by the gate Bresley on my side Baby on the way Des Moines, I’m still standing Won’t break, won’t fold Warehouse hands, fight heart Baby on the way [Bridge] If the lights go low I bring that heat If my legs shake I still stay on my feet One love, one home One shot, one chance I’m building this life With a fighter’s hands [Final Chorus] Des Moines, I’m still standing Rocco by the gate Bresley on my side Baby on the way Des Moines, I’m still standing Won’t break, won’t fold Warehouse hands, fight heart Baby on the way Des Moines, I’m still standing Rocco, hold the line Bresley and that baby Mine, all mine