Lyrics

"28 for Life"

(Verse 1)
Eighteen years old, and the world turned cold
Lost my mama, had to carry that load
Felt alone, no where to call home
They said I couldn’t, but I pushed through the pain
Stepped onto the field, ran into the fame

Number 28 on my back, yeah, I wore it with pride
Touchdowns and glory, I was living the high
But the cheers fade away, and the nights get long
I got everything I wanted, but there’s something wrong

(Chorus)
They said I couldn’t, but I did it anyways
Broke through the lines, made ‘em all say my name, running for my life, I built my own way
But all this money and fame just don’t feel the same

I come home to a house, but it don’t feel like a home
I’m missing that love, feelin’ so alone
Got my children and family, they light up my life
But there’s an empty space where there should be a wife

(Verse 2)
From the bright stadium lights to the boardroom suits
Turned my passion to profit, kept my roots
Giving back to the kids who are feeling my pain
Built up the community, changed up the game

I’m blessed with success, and I thank God above
But I’d trade it all for someone to love, to have you back in my life
Some nights I’m up staring at the ceiling
‘Cause I’ve got it all, but I’m missing that feeling

(Chorus)
They said I couldn’t, but I did it anyways
Broke through the lines, made ‘em all say my name
Running for my life, I built my own way
But all this money and fame just don’t feel the same

I come home to a house, but it don’t feel like a home
I’m missing that love, feelin’ so alone
Got my family, yeah they light up my life
But there’s an empty space where there should be a wife

(Bridge)
Mama, I hope you’re proud up there
I’m living your dreams, but the nights ain’t fair
I’d trade these trophies, I’d trade these rings
For a heart that feels and the joy your love brings

So I keep on searching, though I don’t know where
Praying one day, I’ll find her there
Until then, I’ll keep wearing 28
‘Cause I’m still that kid who chose his fate

(Chorus)
They said I couldn’t, but I did it anyways
Broke through the lines, made ‘em all say my name
Entrepreneur, philanthropist, I built my own way
But all this money and fame just don’t feel the same

I come home to a house, but it don’t feel like a home
I’m missing that love, feelin’ so alone
Got my family, yeah they light up my life
But there’s an empty space where there should be a wife. Losing you, I lost my way. I would trade all the fame just for one day

(Outro)
Yeah, number 28, I’ll carry it for life
I’m still that boy who’s reaching for the light
They said I couldn’t, but I proved ‘em wrong
Now I’m just waiting for where I belong

I did it anyways, I made my own way
But there’s still something missing at the end of the day.