Extra Credit

[Verse 1] You're standing where I used to stand, Schedule clutched tight in your hand. Fingers crossed, caffeine on deck, Thinking brilliance keeps you in check. You'll pull all-nighters, swear it's fine, Crash at dawn on deadline time. I've been that kid, I've worn that code, Now I'm here to share the load. [Pre-Chorus] You'll think the ones who smile don't cry, But every genius learns to try. [Chorus] Extra credit - you don't need it, Passing's not the point, believe it. You'll fail some tests, you'll lose your ground, But that's where all your strength is found. Extra credit - take a breath, No one's grading life or death. It's okay to not compile, Just stay human all the while. [Verse 2] You'll meet someone who writes like fire, Think that love will never tire. You'll debug hearts, forget to eat, Trade your dreams for half a seat. You'll envy those who seem so sure, But every soul here's insecure. If you lose track of who you are, Don't mistake that for a scar. [Pre-Chorus] The logs of failure mark the start, Of something truer in your heart. [Chorus] Extra credit - you don't need it, Passing's not the point, believe it. You'll fail some tests, you'll lose your ground, But that's where all your strength is found. Extra credit - take a breath, No one's grading life or death. It's okay to not compile, Just stay human all the while. [Bridge] I've crashed, I've burned, I've lost my spark, Still found a glow inside the dark. The trick's not learning how to win, It's learning how to start again. So don't chase points, chase peace instead, And get some sleep - that's wisdom said. [Final Chorus] Extra credit - you don't need it, Life's not scored, you just exceed it. You'll rewrite code, you'll lose your mind, But leave a trace for those behind. Extra credit - take a breath, No one's keeping track of death. If your heart breaks, let it smile, That's how you grow all the while. [Outro] I see myself in your wide eyes, Another year, another try. The grades fade out, the memories stay, You'll debug life your own way.