[Verse 1] New bat Fresh tape on the handle Scuffed shoes Little dust on my name Scoreboard stuck at the starting zero Heart loud as the crowd at the game Knuckles white on the pine I’m waiting Chewing on doubt like gum Coach says “Kid You’re up next” Suddenly my body goes numb [Chorus] Lead off Feet on the chalk I’m shaking But I’m not backing away I’m staying First step First swing First breath I’m taking I was made for the moment I’m not breaking Lead off Eyes on the hill I’m pacing Every nerve waking up Heart racing First pitch First crack Whole field blazing I was made for the moment I’m not breaking [Verse 2] Dust cloud All the noise goes silent Just me White seams Late sun Dad’s voice buried deep in my helmet “Don’t wait for perfect Just run” So I dig one toe in the batter’s box Tiny smirk Tap twice on the plate Fear’s still sitting in the cheap seats screaming But it’s got to buy a ticket and wait [Chorus] Lead off Feet on the chalk I’m shaking But I’m not backing away I’m staying First step First swing First breath I’m taking I was made for the moment I’m not breaking Lead off Eyes on the hill I’m pacing Every nerve waking up Heart racing First pitch First crack Whole field blazing I was made for the moment I’m not breaking
