More Than My Name

Yeah, yeah… This is the story of Enoch, A young kid with big dreams, A basketball in his hands, And a lot on his mind. Verse 1 Enoch wakes up, getting ready for school, Grabs his backpack, trying to follow the rules. In class he listens, he understands the lesson, His teachers know he’s got a special talent. Math and science, he works every day, When there’s a problem, he finds his own way. But even with all the good things he can do, There’s one kid who always finds something to say about him. Pre-Chorus “Your last name is weird,” he says every day, Trying to make Enoch feel bad in every way. Sometimes Enoch wonders, “Why does he care?” But he knows those words don’t define who he is. Chorus I’m more than my name, more than what you say, I’m gonna keep moving forward every day. I’m more than the jokes you make about me, I’ve got dreams in my heart, and I’m gonna believe. On the court, I’m giving everything I’ve got, In the classroom, I’m giving everything I’ve got. You can talk, but I’m not gonna fall, I know who I am, and I’m giving it my all. Verse 2 After school, Enoch grabs his basketball, Heads to the gym, ready to give it his all. Dribbling left, then he dribbles right, Practicing his shots until the end of the night. Every practice gives him more confidence, Every basket reminds him that he’s got a chance. His coach says, “Keep going, never give in, The work you do today is how tomorrow begins.” Pre-Chorus And when that kid starts making jokes again, Enoch takes a breath and remembers his plan. He thinks about his dreams, he thinks about his team, Then gets back on the court and keeps chasing his dreams. Chorus I’m more than my name, more than what you say, I’m gonna keep moving forward every day. I’m more than the jokes you make about me, I’ve got dreams in my heart, and I’m gonna believe. On the court, I’m giving everything I’ve got, In the classroom, I’m giving everything I’ve got. You can talk, but I’m not gonna fall, I know who I am, and I’m giving it my all. Verse 3 One morning, the kid starts again, But this time Enoch finds the courage within. He says, “My last name is a part of me, But it doesn’t decide who I’m going to be.” The kid stays quiet for a moment or two, And Enoch realizes what he has to do. He doesn’t need anger, he doesn’t need a fight, He just keeps working and doing what’s right. Bridge One day, maybe they’ll see his talent, They’ll see his hard work and his commitment. They’ll see the student, they’ll see the player, But most of all, they’ll see someone who knows his value. Because a name is just a name, But your actions speak louder than words. Enoch keeps his dreams inside his heart, And he keeps moving forward, stronger from the start. Final Chorus I’m more than my name, more than what you say, I’ll keep chasing my dreams every single day. I’m more than the words you throw at me, I know my value, and I believe in me. On the court, I’m gonna keep playing, In the classroom, I’m gonna keep learning. Nobody gets to decide who I’ll be, Because I’m the one who chooses my destiny. Outro Enoch lifts his head and looks ahead, Dreams in his heart and confidence instead. A basketball in his hands, Big dreams in his mind, His story is only beginning… And he’s ready for what comes next.