## Verse 1

## Verse 1 I clock in like you, my eyes on the grind for you to be mine. Thought you had a ring from another man, but I was wrong so I kept you in my mind I’m Silent king, playin’ chess in the shadows, I move light, you see the checkmate in my gallows. Lunch breaks, working late nights, but I stilled stay by your side even though you were mine…… yet, your laughter’s therapy, You vent about the world, and I listen carefully. Desk glow, halogen dreams, shift never ends, I’m the rare heart in the inbox you never have to send. ## Bridge But when the headlights hit that night when he showed up at work when we’re talkin, I made my fade and got out of that situation. Thought I left you cold, high and dry but I just couldn't trade those thoughts and feelings I would hide I could have anyone looking or taking a balance so I tried to move slow but fast to make you mine at the right time. Not a single man alive could keep me from this dance you provided for me. Which is weird cause no one made me feel da way before. Thought every girl was the same but you got sumthin different that was worth fighting demons for. ## Verse 2 You hit my line, said "can I come through after work," my hesitation showed, but thanks to Nick and Kelly… I let you slide, thank the man above I let you come through because.. Now look at us now, sky high, life in overdrive mode. We built this from nothing, blueprints in our sleep, no social media or phones to keep just the old fashion way of life Even lost sleep for the secret we kept from each other of knowing we wanted a life together. But anyways … October 7th on the calendar, blessing in disguise, oh wait or I say womb Baby boy on the way, paintin’ colors in our room. Gave him the name of the realest man that ever lived, don’t worry dad I’m still your number one fan The realest man to walk the earth was my uncle when we were running the streets. My uncle was the one there for me when I need it most, helping me through my childhood problems, da man I speak these bars about who is he you can ask about him later, but for now…. Uncle Dave, my sons middle name is after you outta strength and remembrance Hope your looking down and smiling on dat ## Hook No diamonds can measure, no gold can compare, I’d trade my ambition for the love that we share. Ups, downs, seasons spinning on the run, Still you’re the one—my moon, my rising sun. That’s why I got this little ring in the back of my closet, but don’t worry mammas I won’t hide it much longer. I know how much you dread your last name that’s why you’re gonna take mine be apart of my family and our new raising ## Outro This little life, sweet and wild, Through every storm, you’re the calm and the ambition I have to keep for this little life going. We kings and queens—never settle for less, that’s how I know your the one you are always pushing for better I love you for the struggle and the way we progress. So let’s make it past the galaxy and pay our past troubles to rest