Up in the day I've been grinding up all day I'll make my way All the way yeah up to space Shoot for the stars not the fame I'm just tryna mark my name I put away All the things I didn't chase I pulled away back then I couldn't of stayed Had to put it in my place Rome weren't built up in a day I pulled away I pulled away I couldn't take it I really had to realize all my thoughts It's been going through my mind I'm losing patience I'm running out of time don't know if I'll call I'm tryna be there for you baby don't keep distance Just come closer I'll protect you from all I won't ever make you out to be the victim You know I got you I don't play by the rules No I don't play by the rules No I don't play by the rules Up in the day I've been grinding up all day I'll make my way All the way yeah up to space Shoot for the stars not the fame I'm just tryna mark my name I put away All the things I didn't chase I pulled away back then I couldn't of stayed Had to put it in my place Rome weren't built up in a day