[Verse 1] Since I was eight years old, I learned to stand my ground. A gi in my hands, and I felt safe and sound. My dad showed me the steps, my sister held the pace. We moved like one strong family, in the same hard space. [Pre-Chorus] Every strike, every block, I clear my head. Every sweat-soaked round keeps me fed. [Chorus] Since I was eight (I was eight) Ju-jitsu and Escrima in my veins (Oh, in my veins) It keeps me sane (keeps me sane) It brings me back again (back again) Since I was eight (I was eight) I found my way in pain (my way in pain) [Verse 2] Wood against wood, that sound speaks truth. A lesson in the body, a fire in my youth. It started with my father, my sister by my side. We built our own rhythm, we learned how to glide. When life gets loud, I go back to the line. One breath, one stance, and I feel fine. [Pre-Chorus] Every bruise, every scar, I wear it proud. Every clean, sharp motion cuts the doubt. [Chorus] Since I was eight (I was eight) Ju-jitsu and Escrima in my veins (Oh, in my veins) It keeps me sane (keeps me sane) It brings me back again (back again) Since I was eight (I was eight) I found my way in pain (my way in pain) [Bridge] From father to sister, from me to my name, we carried the circle, we carried the flame. Not just for winning, not just for fight, it taught me how to breathe, it taught me how to right. [Chorus] Since I was eight (I was eight) Ju-jitsu and Escrima in my veins (Oh, in my veins) It keeps me sane (keeps me sane) It brings me back again (back again) Since I was eight (I was eight) I found my way in pain (my way in pain)
