Classroom Chronicles

First bell rings, I'm already late

Backpack heavy, but the mind feels great I slide in quiet,

sneakers on tile Teacher clockin' me,

I hit a small smile (uh)

Homeroom roll call, I'm learnin' the scene

Names get called like a daily routine

Notebook margins full of rhyme designs While the board got dates and

dividing lines Lunch money math,

still countin' my change Tryna stay cool when the plans rearrange Pop

quiz panic, but I keep it composed

I read the room like the book stay closed (yeah)

Hallway like a track meet,

flow through the crowd Study group huddle,

but my thoughts too loud Teacher says,

"focus," I nod and pretend 'Cause the hook in my head don't

wanna end (uh-huh) School days,

long lines, short breaks Late pass,

fast dash, high stakes We learn,

we fail, then try again Same hall,

new dreams, better pen School days,

let the bell sing loud Same desk,

big plans in the crowd (hey) (yeah) Science lab goggles,

fog on the lens Partners switch up like shaky friends History talkin'

'bout who did what While I'm plot-twistin' bars in the notebook rut

Coach in the gym say,

"run that lap" I sprint to the beat,

let the hi-hat clap

Detention threat, I keep my head straight 'Cause my future ain't waitin'

at the back gate (come on) Quiet in the library,

pages turn slow Deadlines on my back,

but I still won't fold I write my way out,

line by line From the desk to the stage,

give me time (ahhhh)

School days, long

lines, short breaks Late pass,

fast dash, high stakes We learn,

we fail, then try again Same hall,

new dreams, better pen School days,

let the bell sing loud Same desk,

big plans in the crowd (hey) (yeah)