Discover the story of the song > Sportstar – Alex G

The protagonist is talking to their romantic partner, who is referred to as 'they'. The protagonist is saying that if their partner wants them, they will answer their call and if their partner wants them to fall in love, they will do so. The protagonist refers to their dream of playing on their partner's team and says that they are clean, possibly meaning they are ready and willing to commit to their partner. The protagonist asks for permission to wear their partner's jersey and is willing to be hurt by them if that's what they want. The protagonist emphasizes that they will play and say whatever they want and that they don't want to live long, just strong.