Day Ones

[Intro] Yeah. Check the mic, one two. This ain't for the temporary connections, this is for the real ones. The ones who hold you down when the ground shakes. Dedicated to the Day Ones. Let's go. [Verse 1] We met in the sandbox, now we stand tall on the concrete Been through the low moments and celebrated the complete defeat Of struggle, never judged the hand I was dealt, only tried to help me hustle You see the hustle in the heart, not just the muscle Fake friends evaporate when the pressure starts to rise up But you're the anchor in the harbor, shining through my sunrise up No fair-weather sailing, through the torrential rain, you prevailed You know the scars that run deep, the stories I've detailed. [Pre-Chorus] When the whole world's got opinions, you just give me the facts Don't need a map or directions, just know you got my back It's more than loyalty, it's a mutual respect that's grown A bond unbreakable, a seed that we have truly sown. [Chorus] These are my Day Ones, yeah, the genuine article More than just a friend, you're an essential particle In the formula of my life, the rhythm and the rhyme Standing side by side, transcending space and time. These are my Day Ones, you can't erase this history A silent oath we took, a priceless mystery. [Verse 2] Remember that cold night, low on gas and even lower on funds? You didn't blink, didn't hesitate, you just pulled out your last ones Said, "We'll figure it out, man, together we make a better play" That simple act taught me more than any speaker could say About true character, not the glitter, not the temporary praise You critique me with love, pull me out of self-destructive haze We built a fortress on trust, no need for phony handshakes Just genuine love, the kind that never fakes. [Pre-Chorus] When the whole world's got opinions, you just give me the facts Don't need a map or directions, just know you got my back It's more than loyalty, it's a mutual respect that's grown A bond unbreakable, a seed that we have truly sown. [Chorus] These are my Day Ones, yeah, the genuine article More than just a friend, you're an essential particle In the formula of my life, the rhythm and the rhyme Standing side by side, transcending space and time. These are my Day Ones, you can't erase this history A silent oath we took, a priceless mystery. [Outro] Yeah. Hold onto those few. The ones who see your potential before you do. The family you choose. Real recognizes real. Day Ones. Peace. [Fades out with scratching and piano sample]