[Verse 1]

In preschool, I had a lisp

Everyone said their S's, but I spoke like this

I had to get rid of it

In elementary I stayed, learning Mandarin

Only Black boy in the grade for the program I'm in

We boycotted school lunches

The ketchup, years old, and the burgers had mold

Those years were the best, though

I made my best relationships

I reminisce, I reminisce

[Verse 2]

In middle school, I had to start friendships from scratch

I had to make a new batch, but everyone was past that

Lord of the Flies, I soon found my pack

I hung with Ralph while most hung with Jack

One thing I learned, kids can be mean

They won't pass you the ball when you're on the same team

Everyone's insensitive, misunderstood

Their backgrounds have crafted them

In middle school, I've learned more than ever

Academics and life lessons have made me better

[Verse 3]

Living life without me-time, with constant pressure to succeed

Life becomes a test of your integrity

You got that angel and that devil both sitting on your shoulders

They whisper in your ear as your actions grow bolder

Like doing the things you know you shouldn't be

It's all in the race to achieve and be free

If you take the risks and the consequences burn

You remember your mistakes, the painful lessons you learn

[Verse 4]

In COVID-19 quarantine, I got no sunshine

So many friends I haven't seen

I thought I liked staying home

Don't wanna be here no more

Thought it would be heaven, home 24/7

In COVID lockdown, can't go out to play

So I stay home watching movies all day