Champion
League Crew/Kanye West Lyrics

(Did you realize, that you were a champion in their eyes?)
Realization of being a champion in someone's eyes and bringing it home to show what it means.

Yes I did, so I packed it up and brought it back to the crib
Acknowledging the realization and bringing home the championship spirit.

Just a lil' somethin' show you how we live
Sharing with others how champion life is lived.

E'r'body want it but it ain't that serious
Despite everyone wanting it, it's not that difficult to achieve.

Mm hm, that's that shit
Affirming that living as a champion is awesome.

So if you gon' do it, do it just like this
Encouraging others to follow the same path to greatness.

You don't see just how wild the crowd is?
Asking if others see the allure of the champion lifestyle.

You don't see just how fly my style is?
Highlighting the style that makes champions stand out.

I don't see why I need a stylist
Questioning the need for a stylist when personal style is already on point.

When I shop so much I can speak Italian
Having a wardrobe so large that it feels like one speaks the language just from shopping in Italy often.

I don't know I just wanted better for my kids
Wanting to provide more for children than just the basics.

And I ain't sayin' we was from the projects
Clarifying that the upbringing wasn't from the projects.

But every time I want it, layaway or a deposit
Making a plan and saving up for what is desired.

My Dad'll say 'when you see clothes close ya eyelids'
Offering advice to close your eyes when wanting material things in order to keep priorities straight.

We was sorta like Will Smith and his son
Comparing the relationship with the father and son to that of Will Smith and his son in a movie.

In the movie I ain't talkin' 'bout the rich ones
Clarifying that it's not about the wealthy Smiths, but a different movie.

'Cause every summer he'll get some
Recalling the father's schemes to get rich each summer.

Brand new hare-brained scheme to get rich from
New, never-used-before scheme to gain financial success.

And I don't know what he did for dough
Not knowing what the father did for money.

But he'd sent me back to school wit' a new wardrobe and hey!
Sending the child back to school with a new wardrobe as proof of financial success.

When it feel like livin's harder than dyin'
When life seems too difficult to live through.

For me givin' up's way harder than tryin'
It's tougher to give up than keep trying during hard times.

Lauryn Hill say her heart was in Zion
Referencing one of Lauryn Hill's song lyrics that speaks of having one's heart in the right place.

I wish her heart still was in rhymin'
Expressing a desire for Lauryn Hill to continue making music.

'Cause who the kids gon' listen to?
Questioning where youth will turn for guidance.

Huh?
Asking for an answer or explanation.

I guess me if it isn't you
Offering himself as a positive influence if nobody else will do it.

Last week I paid a visit to the institute
Recent visit to a school or educational program.

They got the drop out keepin' kids in the school
Supporting a program that keeps students in school instead of dropping out.

I guess I'll clean up my act like Prince'll do
Inspired to improve like the late Prince had done before his death.

If not for the pleasure, least for the principle
Improving oneself for the sake of doing the right thing, even if not for personal gain.

They got the CD then got to see me drop gems
Providing great insights to students who received his CD.

Like I dropped out of P.E.
Comparing the valuable information to dropping out of a physically demanding course.

They used to feel invisible
Students who once felt unnoticed now feel seen and heard.

Now they know they invincible
Feeling powerful and unstoppable thanks to the inspiring words.

This is the story of a champion
The narrative of a person who achieved a high level of success.

Rounders in the mob and they pop the guns
Referring to people in the criminal underworld who carry weapons.

Stand up stand up! Here he comes
A confident and commanding presence is approaching.

Tell me what it takes to be number one?
Asking for what is required to achieve the top status.

Yes I did, so I packed it up and brought it back to the crib
Reiterating that the realization of being a champion was brought home.

E'r'body want it but it ain't that serious
Retaining the earlier sentiment that the championship life is achievable.