I used to give my job my everything, First one in and last one out. Chasing success, never varying Totally committed, always devout But the more I gave, the more they took, Till I was running out of time Now I know enough to stop, to look And hold at ninety‑nine. One hundred percent, That’s what they say when they agree. But I’ve learned to keep a little back, A quiet piece for me. I’ll give you heart, I’ll give you sweat, But not the part that breaks my spine Never offer everything, Hold at ninety‑nine. I poured myself into my family, Held every burden I could hold. Tried to be the steady one, The anchor in the cold. But even love can shift and change, Even roots can realign I still show up always, And hold at ninety‑nine. One hundred percent, That’s what they say when they agree. But I’ve learned to keep a little back, A quiet piece for me. I’ll give you heart, I’ll give you sweat, But not the part that breaks my spine Never offer everything, Hold at ninety‑nine. I loved too hard in younger days, Gave every breath, every beat. Lost myself in someone else, Left nothing at my feet. Now I love fearlessly, But guard the place my soul shines I’ll give you almost all of me, And hold at ninety‑nine. One hundred percent, It used to mean I’d disappear. Now it means I know my worth, And I keep a little here. I’ll give you truth, I’ll give you time, I’ll put it on the line But the part that keeps me standing Stays safe at ninety‑nine. When you want to give your everything, Go all in , with all your might, every time Sometimes the bravest thing to do Is hold at ninety‑nine. Hold At ninety‑nine.
