(Verse 1)  
Yo, happy birthday Marcus, had to put it in a rap  
From playground smack talk to backpack straps  
We were playin’ PlayStation, both goin’ for the crown  
You swear you hit that combo, man, controllers thrown down  
Always wrestling for the last bite, pizza box wars  
If you called “dibs,” I called “liar,” racing to the floor  
You had dreams sky high, talkin’ “one day that’s me”  
On the poster, bigger than the screens at the movies

(Pre-Chorus)  
And it’s funny, we’d scrap, but you know it’s all love  
Rollin’ deep since kids, now we both leveled up  
Yeah, I clown on your kicks, but I see how you hustle  
Your sneaker game strong, bro, respect for your hustle

(Chorus)  
Marcus, my brother, my day one for life  
Through fights, lost games, late-night advice  
Argue all day, but you’re always my guy  
Even when you beat me at 2K, that’s fine  
We grew together, built our way  
Today’s your moment, happy birthday

(Verse 2)  
I remember school mornings, you’d be schemin’ on my shoes  
You’d lace up fresh, flexin'—I couldn't refuse  
From rockin’ old Jordans to copping every drop  
You taught me how to flip ‘em, now we both at the shop  
You celebrate small wins like they Super Bowl rings  
Trash talkin’ in 2K, showin’ off your new bling  
Sometimes we loud, sometimes we fall out  
But when trouble showed up, you were first to call out

(Pre-Chorus)  
So here’s to the dreams and the jokes and the scars  
To late-night confessions and racing in cars  
You say you’re the king, but you know I’m your ace  
If you’re ever in need, I’ll show up, no debate

(Chorus)  
Marcus, my brother, my day one for life  
Through fights, lost games, late-night advice  
Argue all day, but you’re always my guy  
Even when you beat me at 2K, that’s fine  
We grew together, built our way  
Today’s your moment, happy birthday

(Bridge)  
No matter where you go, no matter what you chase  
I’m right here beside you, never losin’ pace  
From controllers to grown-ups, we’re still in the game  
And today, Marcus, everybody knows your name

(Chorus)  
Marcus, my brother, my day one for life  
Through fights, lost games, late-night advice  
Argue all day, but you’re always my guy  
Even when you beat me at 2K, that’s fine  
We grew together, built our way  
Today’s your moment, happy birthday

(Outro)  
Yeah, happy birthday Marcus,  
Here’s to another level—let’s press start.