ma mama said if I get a’s I get paid

Yeah, yeah, Back in class, New year, new goals, You know what I’m saying? (Chorus) If I get A’s, I get paid, That’s the goal that I got every day. Started with bad grades, made mistakes, Now I’m working hard for a better grade. If I get A’s, I get paid, Got my eyes on the prize, that’s the way. Every test, every quiz, every page, Trying to level up and get A’s. (Verse 1) Used to walk in class and just guess, Looking at the test feeling all stressed. Didn’t study much, didn’t take enough notes, Now I’m trying harder every time I approach. Math on Monday, science on Tuesday, Reading on Wednesday, trying a new way. History Thursday, Friday review, Learning a little more every week or two. Some days good and some days rough, Sometimes school can get real tough. But I keep showing up, that’s what I do, Trying to improve and follow through. Everybody got something they’re trying to beat, Everybody got goals they’re trying to reach. Mine is simple, everybody can see, Trying to be the best version of me. (Chorus) If I get A’s, I get paid, That’s the goal that I got every day. Started with bad grades, made mistakes, Now I’m working hard for a better grade. If I get A’s, I get paid, Got my eyes on the prize, that’s the way. Every test, every quiz, every page, Trying to level up and get A’s. (Verse 2) My mamma said, “If you get A’s, you get paid,” So I started thinking about the moves I’d make. Opened my books, got right to work, Trying to prove I could put myself first. Now I’m writing notes and staying on track, No more saying, “I’ll do it later,” and never coming back. Got a planner on my desk, got goals to chase, Trying to see more A’s all over the place. Teacher said, “Keep going, you’re doing okay,” That little bit of confidence carried my day. One good score turned into two, Then another one came, and I knew what to do. (Verse 3) I remember those days when the grades were low, Trying not to let anybody know. Looking at the paper, shaking my head, Thinking about all the words that were said. But I learned something from every mistake, Every late assignment and every heartbreak. You can fall behind and still catch up, You can start at the bottom and still rise up. One chapter doesn’t tell the whole book, One bad grade isn’t all it took. Keep on working, keep on trying, Keep on pushing, keep on climbing. (Chorus) If I get A’s, I get paid, That’s the goal that I got every day. Started with bad grades, made mistakes, Now I’m working hard for a better grade. If I get A’s, I get paid, Got my eyes on the prize, that’s the way. Every test, every quiz, every page, Trying to level up and get A’s. (Verse 4) Alarm clock ringing, time to go, Back to school where the future grows. Backpack packed and my shoes tied tight, Ready to learn from morning to night. Taking my time when I answer questions, Listening close when the teacher gives lessons. Not trying to rush, not trying to race, Just trying to improve at my own pace. Friends ask me why I’m focused now, I just smile and tell them how. When you set a goal and make a plan, Amazing things can happen, man. (Bridge) A’s on the test, A’s on the page, Working every day, trying to get A’s. A little bit better than yesterday, That’s the reason I keep finding my way. (Final Chorus) If I get A’s, I get paid, That’s the goal that I got every day. Started with bad grades, made mistakes, Now I’m working hard for a better grade. If I get A’s, I get paid, Got my eyes on the prize, that’s the way. From bad grades to brighter days, Watch me turn it all into A’s. (Outro) Yeah, One step at a time, One grade at a time, One day at a time, A’s on my min