I was born in Oklahoma, thought in Oklahoma

When I was a little boy I used to sing before my father preached

I wanted to love on everybody, hug on everybody and smile

But you know it was a time when there was steal segregation and a lot of racism

You know here people called me names like lil' nigga boy and all that

When I got to college, I'll never forget, one of my professors told me

That I was goin' to be nothing in life and imma end up in an ally

And I kinda ended up like that way, at least for a while

'Cause I did end up on the streets at one point in my life doin' drugs and alcohol



My story started, eh

Such a long time ago

Bruce [?]

Sometimes that seems impossible

Some said I was unable, yeah

I think they was afraid of what I can do



I never stopped believin', ah

I'm gonna see it all the way through, oh no

Don't tell me that I didn't want ya (oh yeah)

But Kobe in the fourth quarter (quarter)

Didn't know what time it's over (over)

But I'm not backing down



'Cause I'm in it to win it

I'm gonna reach to the top

Nothing's gonna make me stop

'Cause I'm in it to win it

Oh yeah, oh yeah (ooh)

Oh, yeah, oh yeah

'Cause I'm in it to win it

There's a fire in release so I'm giving it my everything

'Cause I'm in it to win it

Oh yeah, oh yeah (ooh)

Oh, yeah, oh yeah



Yes I'm (in it)

In it to (win it)

I'm not gonna (stop no)

Till I feel it



I see it in the distance, hey

Waiting for me like an open door

But more I get resistance

I swear I want it even more

I'm gonna be so grateful, so grateful

When I finaly get to you



'Cause I never stopped believin', ah

I'm gonna see it all the way through, oh no

Don't tell me that I didn't want ya (oh yeah)

But Kobe in the fourth quarter (quarter)

Didn't know what time it's over (over)

But I'm not backing down



'Cause I'm in it to win it

I'm gonna reach to the top

Nothing's gonna make me stop

'Cause I'm in it to win it

Oh yeah, oh yeah (ooh)

Oh, yeah, oh yeah

'Cause I'm in it to win it

There's a fire in release so I'm giving it my everything

'Cause I'm in it to win it

Oh yeah, oh yeah (ooh)

Oh, yeah, oh yeah



Yes I'm (in it)

In it to (win it)

I'm not gonna (stop no)

Till I feel it



And I know, the road is long yeah

I know, the road is long

And I'm never givin' up

I ain't never givin' up (noo)

I know



'Cause I'm in it to win it

Nothing's gonna make me stop

'Cause I'm in it to win it

Oh yeah, oh yeah (ooh)

Oh, yeah, oh yeah

'Cause I'm in it to win it

There's a fire in release so I'm giving it my everything

'Cause I'm in it to win it

Oh yeah, oh yeah (ooh)

Oh, yeah, oh yeah



Yes I'm (in it)

In it to (win it)

Yes I'm (in it)

I'm gonna (win it)

Till I feel it

Yes I'm (in it)

In it to (win it)



You know it's been a, it's a roller coaster ride for me but I'm having fun in my life and you know I learned one thing

My blessings come from god, my life has already been mapped out by god

So this is why I'm still here

I'm not going anywhere

I'm not quitting, I'm standing up

I'm standing tall, I'm goin' forward

Yeah, I'm in it to win it