Lyrics

I had a vision and a plan
Made it real with my own hands
No approval, no applause
Still, you’re watching now because

I never needed them to agree
But I like the way you look at me

I was successful before they knew
Before they called me, before they came through
Before the praise, before the fame
I had already earned my name
Now you’re getting closer, saying my name
Tell me, baby, can you handle this game?
(I was successful)
(Before they knew)

They slept on it, I built it up
Cold nights, long days, never gave up
Every move was made to last
Now the future found me fast

I never needed them to agree
But I like the way you look at me

I was successful before they knew
Before they called me, before they came through
Before the praise, before the fame
I had already earned my name
Now you’re getting closer, saying my name
Tell me, baby, can you handle this game?
(I was successful)
(Before they knew)

They can celebrate what they see
But you look better next to me
If you want it, come and stay
I don’t fold, I don’t play

I was successful before they knew
Before the praise, before the view
Now you’re here and feeling the flame
I had already won my game
Now you’re getting closer, saying my name
Tell me, baby, can you handle this game?
(I was successful)
(Before they knew)