Champion
Eric Bellinger 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 song "Champion" by Eric Bellinger features Chris Brown and is a motivational song about perseverance and determination. The lyrics focus on the idea that people are born champions, but some have to learn, work, and fight to realize their potential, while others give up or wait for their turn. The message is to believe in yourself and work hard to achieve your dreams, regardless of the obstacles and criticism you may face.

The verses of the song tell personal stories and experiences from the artists, highlighting the struggles they faced as they climbed the ladder of success, including poverty, abuse, and rejection. However, their determination and resilience made them stronger, and they are now successful champions in their own right. The chorus repeats the idea that some people are born champions, but it's up to every individual to prove it through their actions and hard work.

Overall, "Champion" is an empowering and uplifting song that encourages its listeners to face the challenges of life with confidence, determination, and a champion's mindset.

Line by Line Meaning

Some people have to learn
Not everyone has inherent knowledge or gets things right the first time.

Some people wait there turn
Some may have to wait for their opportunity while others succeed immediately.

Some people have to fight
Some must struggle and work hard to achieve their goals.

Some people give it up
Some may give up on their dreams and aspirations.

They wanna hold you back, tell 'em pee off
Don't let anyone hold you back from achieving your dreams.

Whenever they say you can't, take the T off
Believe in yourself and don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something.

I remember when they told me I couldn't be famous
Eric Bellinger was once told that he couldn't achieve fame.

Now my dream and reality is simultaneous
Eric Bellinger's previous dream of fame is now his reality.

And work your own way to the top
Work hard and earn your way to the top.

If they put you on a pedestal they can take you off
Don't rely on others to place you on a pedestal or lift you up, because they can bring you back down.

And there's a higher level than the top
There's always room for improvement and higher levels of success.

You gotta make more, don't do with what you got
Strive for more in life and don't settle for what you currently have.

Yeah, so get it in go sunny
Put in the work and effort to achieve success.

Not everybody gets a second chance at getting money
Opportunities for financial gain may not come around more than once.

Or even getting lucky so you gotta feel
Don't rely on luck, but work hard to achieve success.

The hunger in your tummy
The drive and determination for success.

This gon be the realest shit I ever wrote
This is the truest and most genuine song Eric Bellinger has ever written.

Off the record, no camera's, forget a quote
This song is not intended for media attention or publicity.

I fell off, back on my feet now
Eric Bellinger faced challenges and failures, but has risen above them.

Headed to the sky, can't even see down
Eric Bellinger is headed towards the top and has no time to look back.

Opinions ain't fact, take em and let em go
Don't let others' opinions define your reality or bring you down.

You made me who I am from the words you said
Positive words and encouragement from others helped shape Eric Bellinger's success.

I was born a champion
Eric Bellinger has always had the drive and determination to be successful and rise above challenges.

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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