[Intro — synth fanfare, driving drums kick in] [Verse 1 — energetic, narrative] Brand new paddle, birthday gift Paul ran down the block so quick Courts are packed, the big kids play He said "I'm ready!" — they said "No way!" They looked him up and they looked him down "Too small, too short, you don't belong around" [Pre-Chorus — building] But you can't stop a heart that's on fire Can't keep a dreamer off the court [Chorus — big, anthemic] Pickleball Paul, he's got the call They said too small but he's standing tall Hit it, drive it, smash it through the line Pickleball Paul, it's your time to shine Everybody — watch the ball! [Verse 2 — montage energy] Walked back home with his head hung low Found a wall and he wouldn't let go Took that paddle with him everywhere Practiced every shot without a care Then he heard it on the other side Jorja with a paddle and a look in her eye [Pre-Chorus — building] But you can't stop a heart that's on fire Can't keep a dreamer off the court [Chorus — big, anthemic] Pickleball Paul, he's got the call They said too small but he's standing tall Hit it, drive it, smash it through the line Pickleball Paul, it's your time to shine Everybody — watch the ball! [Bridge — half-time, montage, building intensity] They practiced all the important shots They practiced all the tricky shots too They practiced every day Till they knew just what to do "Let's go down and play with the others!" "They told me I was too small" "That's exactly how we win it! We're small, we're fast — now let's show them all!" Then they walked back to the courts together Put their paddles in line to play Big kids complained but rules are rules Step aside, it's time to play! [Verse 3 — fast, play-by-play] Hayden smashed it hard at Jorja — BLOCKED! Jaden slammed it straight at Paul — he ROCKED it! Swatted, swiped, and splatted — nothing worked Lobs and drops, Paul and Jorja going berserk Nine to nine, Jorja lobs it overhead — POINT! One more rally, Paul streaks down the line — [Final Chorus — massive, triumphant] Pickleball Paul, he's got the call They said too small but he's standing TALL Hit it, drive it, smash it through the line Pickleball Paul, it's your time to SHINE [Outro — triumphant, spoken over synth] They won! The big kids could hardly believe it! Paul and Jorja proved they belonged on the courts And the big kids told them — They were welcome to play any time. Pickleball Paul... Pickleball Paul... Pickleball Paul... Everybody — WATCH THE BALL! [Instrumental — synth fanfare, fade]
