[Verse] New shoes squeak on the hallway floor The clock ticks loud but I want more A backpack heavy Dreams so light This feels like flying Feels just right [Chorus] First day First step Here we go Big world waiting Don’t you know First day First rule Play it cool This is the first day of school [Verse 2] Lunchbox packed with mystery treats Names on desks Rows of seats Pencils sharpened Hearts on fire Chasing answers Climbing higher [Prechorus] Will they laugh Will they stare Do I act like I don’t care [Chorus] First day First step Here we go Big world waiting Don’t you know First day First rule Play it cool This is the first day of school [Bridge] The bell rings loud like a starting gun Every face a race that’s just begun Raise my hand Take my stand Life’s a chalkboard Here’s my plan