[Verse] Watchin' from the side see 'em gloat real high Eyes locked tight on the glitter in the sky They flex so hard think they run the show But tides 'bout to turn and they don't even know [Verse 2] Grindin' in the shadows where the secrets sleep Hungry for the throne while they out countin' sheep Step by step closer they don't hear my feet Quiet storm brewin' on this lonely street [Chorus] From the sidelines we rise Turn the whispers into cries Ain't just watchin' we're the prize Next in line to break the ties [Verse 3] See 'em flashin' cash they got nothin' to lose But the higher you climb the harder you bruise I'll play the long game patience is a virtue When tables turn the spotlight gon' desert you [Bridge] I know the stakes know the price of the fame No shortcuts in this here game While they tearin' up the track with their boastful stride I'm plotting every move bide my time with pride [Chorus] From the sidelines we rise Turn the whispers into cries Ain't just watchin' we're the prize Next in line to break the ties
