When I was a kid, I used to go the park and watch the ballers play
Wishing that that would be me one day
I was intrigued by their love of the game, they weren't getting paid
But they love hearing screaming their name
They were determined, motivated, focus to win
And after they played all day, they would play again
They worked hard and would hardly rest
They knew the form for success
And a kid like me was so impressed
Till then on, I knew what I wanted to do with my life
I was hungry for the game, so I fed my appetite
Day in and day out, I practice and got my game polished
So I can get a scholarship to college
And make MVP and have all the scouts come see me
With the rest of the world on national TV
This is my chance. I got to give it all I got
With one second left on the clock, the winning shot!
From the bottom to the top, I can't be stopped, I give it all I got, now I'm worth a whole lot
I live for the pressure. I work for the fame, and put it all on the line each and every day
Yeah I made it, No more hand me down clothes
No more socks with holes that expose my toes
No more minimum wage
Matter of fact, You can go and quit your job now, Mom, we paid!
Ima buy you a house with a matching car
I know your proud of me, Mama. Your son is a star, and I owe it all to you
You sacrificed a lot
And now I'm going to pace to get that # 1 spot
And I haven't forgot to give back to my community
Give someone else an opportunity as if I could help
Ill help ya cuz I know that life at the bottom is ain't nothing nice, let me tell you
Im a role model that rolls with models and everytime I get it
Its like I hit the lotto but Im still down on earth, you know how I do
And that's the bottom line, C.I.U!
From the bottom to the top, I can't be stopped, I give it all I got, now I'm worth a whole lot
I live for the pressure. I work for the fame, and put it all on the line each and every day