A journey from humble beginnings to building something meaningful
"The CRUMS Story" is a personal narrative from the founder, Eric, reflecting on growing up watching his mother navigate hardship with grace — keeping the lights on, putting family first, and never losing her kindness. Those lessons in patience, perseverance, and heart became the foundation for CRUMS Leasing. The song follows the journey from that first trailer and the weight of every contract signed, to building something real while carrying the responsibility of everyone counting on him. At its core, it's a promise to rise without losing what matters — staying humble, leading with love, and breaking cycles rather than just chasing success.
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I named this after my mom
Because everything I am started with her
Watching her figure it out when nothing was promised
Lights due gas low still getting us where we needed to be
She showed me patience perseverance and how to stay kind
Even when the world is not
This is me trying to turn that into something real
Late nights growing up watching candles glow
Bills on the table momma stressing low
Gas light on still made it to work
Still made sure we ate still put us first
Kingston block with the rec down the street
Learned how to stand when the ground not sweet
Every walk home felt like rolling dice
Bullies one day fights one night
I did not know how to change that life
All I knew was it could not be mine
Dreams felt far when you broke inside
But she kept saying son just give it time
From the bottom where the nights was hard
Trying to make something from a broken start
They did not see the tears or the weight I carry
Just the road ahead and the hope I buried
Now the phone keep ringing like it know my name
Website live and the yard feel different today
I am not there yet but I see my way
On the rise still praying I do not lose my way
First trailer felt like a miracle
Steel frame hope in a tangible
Every contract signed felt fragile
One mistake could collapse the angle
Light bill trauma still in my chest
Every payment due feel like a test
If it sit still then the clock run fast
Every slow week bring the past back
I remember days we could not afford
Little things people take for normal chores
Now I am here trying to build some more
Trying to break cycles not just score
From the bottom where the nights was hard
Trying to make something from a broken start
They did not see the tears or the weight I carry
Just the road ahead and the hope I buried
Now the phone keep ringing like it know my name
Website live and the yard feel different today
I am not there yet but I see my way
On the rise still praying I do not lose my way
They say business cold no emotion allowed
But every decision tied to people now
Family counting on me to stand tall
If I fall then it hit us all
I am learning the world do not slow
When the pressure rise you either bend or grow
I talk to God in the quiet yard
Asking is this strength or is this scar
I do not want success if it cost my soul
She taught me kindness before control
If I win I want the world to know
It came from love not cutting throats
Sometimes I miss being just a kid
No weight on my back no future bid
But then I hear her voice in my head
Be patient son just take the steps
If you fall get up keep your heart clean
Be nice even when they mean
Perseverance through the unseen
That is how you change everything
From the bottom where the nights was hard
Trying to make something from a broken start
Now the doors opening piece by piece
Still working still losing sleep
The phone keep ringing I answer every call
Every yes feel like breaking a wall
I am on the rise from the very ground
Still humble still holding it down
This for the kids who grew up like me
Watching struggle shape what they see
If you got a vision hold it tight
Even small wins can change your life
Mom this my way of giving back
More than money more than plaques
This a brand this a stand this a vow
I am rising and I am here now