TITLE: “HIT BACK HARDER” CHORUS (4 bars) (💨 small breath, thinking tone) I don’t know if it’s pain or pride when I get up from the ground, My heart’s still beatin’ fast — the crowd’s so loud. Every hit hurts, but I don’t back down, I just breathe, stand tall, and hit back harder now. VERSE 1 — What Happened (The Moment) (💨 quiet breath, kid telling story tone) First time I got rocked, I couldn’t feel my legs, Coach said, “Shake it off,” but my body still begged. I looked up at the lights, felt the world go slow, My chest was tight, but I didn’t let it show. I told myself, “You trained for this — don’t fold.” Every bruise is a story, every scar is bold. My friends on the sideline yell, “Let’s go!” real loud, So I wipe off the dirt and make my family proud. CHORUS (💨 short inhale, stronger voice) I don’t know if it’s pain or pride when I get up from the ground, My heart’s still beatin’ fast — the crowd’s so loud. Every hit hurts, but I don’t back down, I just breathe, stand tall, and hit back harder now. VERSE 2 — The Feelings (Inside Battle) (💨 talk-sing tone, like thinking while rapping) Some days I wake sore and can’t lift my arm, But I smile ‘cause it means I fought with heart. I get scared sometimes — yeah, I’ll admit, But I pray real quick, then I trust my grit. When I hear that whistle, I forget the pain, I just think, “Be brave — stay in your lane.” My teammates count on me — can’t let ‘em down, So I run it back harder and hold my ground. CHORUS I don’t know if it’s pain or pride when I get up from the ground, My heart’s still beatin’ fast — the crowd’s so loud. Every hit hurts, but I don’t back down, I just breathe, stand tall, and hit back harder now. VERSE 3 — The Lesson (Looking Forward) (💨 softer tone, little wisdom but still young) I learned to hit smart — not wild, just clean, ‘Cause real tough means safe, not mean. Coach said, “Control is what makes you strong,” So I practice right even when days feel long. If I could tell the little kids watchin’ today, I’d say, “Have heart — that’s the real play.” ‘Cause pain don’t last, but pride stays forever, Keep your head up high and play together. CHORUS (Final – soft outro) (💨 calm breath, voice fades gentle) I don’t know if it’s pain or pride when I get up from the ground, My heart’s still beatin’ fast — the crowd’s so loud. Every hit hurts, but I don’t back down, I just breathe, stand tall, and hit back harder now. (💨 soft exhale, whisper) Yeah… hit back harder now