[Intro] Yeah... Columbus nights, streetlights glow, Still moving forward, never moving slow. One day at a time, that's the way I roll, Trying to build a better future, trying to reach my goal. [Verse 1] Woke up this morning with a plan in my head, Thinking 'bout the roads that I traveled instead. A lot of people talked, said I wouldn't get far, Now I'm looking at the skyline, wishing on a star. Got miles on my shoes, got scars on my soul, But every little setback made me stronger as a whole. I've been down in the valley, I've been up on the rise, Learned to recognize truth when it's dressed in disguise. The city's been my teacher, every block got a lesson, Every wrong turn taught me a different direction. I ain't chasing perfection, I'm just chasing growth, Trying to keep my promises, trying to keep my oath. [Hook] One day at a time, that's the way that I live, Giving everything I got, every day that I give. Through the highs and the lows, through the dark and the light, I'm still standing right here, still prepared for the fight. One day at a time, got my eyes on the prize, Got a dream in my heart and determination in my eyes. No matter what comes, I'ma keep pushing through, Because the future's still waiting and there's work to do. [Verse 2] I remember cold nights and the stress on my mind, Trying to find a little peace that was hard to find. But I learned every storm eventually moves away, And tomorrow's another chance for a better day. Got family on my mind every step that I take, Trying to build something solid that nobody can break. Every dollar got a purpose, every move got a reason, Sometimes life is winter, then it turns to a season. I've been patient with the process, learned to trust the climb, Had to leave some things behind and let go with time. Now I'm focused on the future, not the mistakes, Building brick by brick whatever tomorrow makes. [Hook] One day at a time, that's the way that I live, Giving everything I got, every day that I give. Through the highs and the lows, through the dark and the light, I'm still standing right here, still prepared for the fight. [Verse 3] Now the sun comes up and I'm still on the road, Still carrying dreams, still carrying the load. But the weight feels lighter when the purpose is clear, And the goals get closer with every new year. I'm not where I wanna be, but I'm farther than before, That's enough motivation to keep opening doors. If they ask what kept me going when the odds were against me, I'd say faith, hard work, and the people who believe. So here's to the journey and the miles ahead, To the lessons I've learned and the words I've said. I'ma keep moving forward, never stuck in the past, Because the strongest foundations are the ones that last. [Outro] Yeah... Columbus raised me... Still standing... Still growing... One day at a time... And I ain't finished yet.
