Champion
Chipmunk feat. Chris Brown Lyrics


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Some people have to learn
Some people wait there turn
Some people have to fight
Some people give it up

They wanna hold you back, tell 'em pee off
Whenever they say you can't, take the T off
I remember when they told me I couldn't be famous
Now my dream and reality is simultaneous

And work your own way to the top
If they put you on a pedestal they can take you off
And there's a higher level than the top
You gotta make more, don't do with what you got

Yeah, so get it in go sunny
Not everybody gets a second chance at getting money
Or even getting lucky so you gotta feel
The hunger in your tummy

I'm always pushing myself to the limit
Making sure I stay ahead
You made me who I am, from the words you said

Some people have to learn
Some people wait there turn
Some people but not me
I was born a champion

Some people have to fight
Some people give their lives
Some people don't believe
I was born a champion
But I was born a champion
But I was born a champion

This gon be the realest shit I ever wrote
Off the record, no camera's, forget a quote
Some of my family doing good, most doing dope
I from Virginia where they hang the n-ggas by rope

I used to see my momma getting beat down!
Is that the real definition of me now?
I fell off, back on my feet now
Headed to the sky, can't even see down

Award shows, I poured my heart out
And people still steady trynna point my flaws out
And I'd be lying if I said it ain't get to me
But I'm a champion, legend, history

I'm always pushing myself to the limit
Making sure I stay ahead
You made me who I am, from the words you said

Some people have to learn
Some people wait there turn
Some people but not me
I was born a champion

Some people have to fight
Some people give their lives
Some people don't believe
I was born a champion
But I was born a champion
But I was born a champion

Imagine you was the one, that couldn't get a look in
Couldn't get a booking
Couldn't get a push in when you needed a shove
Or your buttons they be pushing
So now they tryna shush him
It's only you believing in you
They turn you into a bastard than moment you rude
Attitude a little out of tune
But thats how champions move
Yeah so go and get it in sunny
Not everybody gets a second chance at getting money
Or even getting lucky
So you gotta feel the hunger in your tummy

I'm always pushing myself to the limit
Making sure I stay ahead
You made me who I am, from the words you said

Some people have to learn
Some people wait there turn
Some people but not me
I was born a champion

Some people have to fight
Some people give their lives
Some people don't believe
I was born a champion
But I was born a champion
But I was born a champion

No-one wants to help
I guess you're on your own
Build a foundation with the bricks they throw
In a black and white World, True colors show
Change if you want, everybody grows
Life's like an ill, but try and get a hold
Opinions ain't fact, take em and let em go

You made me who I am from the words you said

Some people have to learn
Some people wait there turn
Some people but not me
I was born a champion (champion)

Some people have to fight
Some people give their lives
Some people don't believe
But I was born a champion

Some people have to learn
Some people wait there turn
Some people but not me
I was born a champion (champion)

Some people have to learn
Some people wait there turn
Some people but not me




I was born a champion
But I was born a champion

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chipmunk/Chris Brown's song "Champion" encourage listeners to believe in themselves and push past obstacles to achieve their goals. The chorus emphasizes that while some people must learn or wait their turn, and others must fight or give their lives, the singer himself was "born a champion" and just needs to keep pushing himself to stay ahead.


In the first verse, Chipmunk encourages listeners to ignore those who seek to hold them back or tell them they can't achieve their dreams. Instead, they should find their own way to success and not rely on being put on a pedestal by others. The hunger in their stomachs should drive them to work harder and make more of what they have. The second verse reveals that Chris Brown has faced his own challenges, with family members struggling with drugs and domestic violence in his past. Despite this, he sees himself as a champion, stating that he has been pushed to the limit but has pushed himself back up again.


The lyrics in the third verse continue this theme of pushing past obstacles to achieve success. Chipmunk emphasizes that sometimes you must rely on yourself to achieve success, even when no one else is there to help you. Instead, you can use the bricks others throw at you to build your own foundation and show your true colors. By living your life with determination and positivity, you can grow and become a champion.


Line by Line Meaning

Some people have to learn
Not everyone is born with innate knowledge; some must learn it over time.


Some people wait there turn
Patience is key for those waiting for their moment to shine.


Some people have to fight
Some people have to work harder than others to achieve their goals.


Some people give it up
Some people give up on their dreams and settle for less.


They wanna hold you back, tell 'em pee off
Don't let others hold you back or discourage you, tell them to leave you alone.


Whenever they say you can't, take the T off
Remove the negativity from the statement and turn it into a positive affirmation.


I remember when they told me I couldn't be famous
Chris Brown recalls a time he was told he couldn't achieve fame.


Now my dream and reality is simultaneous
Now that he's achieved his dream, reality and his dreams are intertwined.


And work your own way to the top
Find your own path to success.


If they put you on a pedestal they can take you off
Don't rely on others to make you successful; they can also bring you down.


And there's a higher level than the top
There's always room for further growth and achievement.


You gotta make more, don't do with what you got
Always strive for more; don't settle for what you currently have.


Yeah, so get it in go sunny
Go out and seize your opportunities.


Not everybody gets a second chance at getting money
Don't waste the opportunities you're given; not everyone gets a second chance.


Or even getting lucky so you gotta feel
Luck is not the only thing that can make you successful; you have to believe in yourself.


The hunger in your tummy
Use your hunger to fuel your ambition.


This gon be the realest shit I ever wrote
Chris Brown believes these lyrics to be some of his most true and honest.


Off the record, no camera's, forget a quote
These lyrics are not meant to be taken as a public statement.


Some of my family doing good, most doing dope
Chris Brown reveals that some of his family members have done well, but many struggle with drug addiction.


I from Virginia where they hang the n-ggas by rope
He comes from a state with a history of racial violence and discrimination.


I used to see my momma getting beat down!
Chris Brown has witnessed domestic violence in his own family.


Is that the real definition of me now?
He questions whether his past experiences will define him moving forward.


I fell off, back on my feet now
Chris Brown has faced setbacks but has recovered.


Headed to the sky, can't even see down
He's aiming high and visualizing success beyond his current grasp.


So now they tryna shush him
People are now trying to silence him.


It's only you believing in you
Believing in oneself is the most important factor for success.


They turn you into a bastard than moment you rude
People will judge you harshly for your mistakes and negative actions.


Attitude a little out of tune
Sometimes our attitudes need adjustment.


But thats how champions move
Champions learn from their mistakes and move forward.


In a black and white World, True colors show
The truth will eventually come out.


Change if you want, everybody grows
It's never too late to change and grow.


Opinions ain't fact, take em and let em go
Don't let others' opinions define you; take them with a grain of salt.


No-one wants to help, I guess you're on your own
Sometimes, you have to rely on yourself.


Build a foundation with the bricks they throw
Use your hardships as a building block for your success.


Life's like an ill, but try and get a hold
Life can be difficult, but it's important to keep trying.


You made me who I am from the words you said
The people in our lives can greatly impact who we become.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ERIC BELLINGER, HARMONY SAMUELS, KEVIN MCCALL, CHRIS BROWN, ERIKA NURI, JAHMAAL FYFFE

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