[Intro]
Yo, demons in my mind, try to stay the fucked confined
Battlin' my past, tryna leave it all behind
But they lurk in the shadows, whisperin' in my ear
Gotta keep 'em caged the fuck up, yeah, I got no fear
[Verse 1]
Street soldier, fucking dark tales, hard knocks taught me well
Echoes of the bottle, got me livin' in hell
Survived open heart, scars run deep, they tell
These damn Stories of the fight, breakin' free from the spell
Hustle was my life bleeding from my veins, grind 'til the day I drop
Mama raised a bad ass warrior, never gon' stop
First born, I hold the weight, I’m the cream of the crop
Gotta stay strong, for my granddaughter, nonstop
Grew up in the fucking street life, coded in the struggle
Dodgin' all the traps, dodgin all the opps dodgin' all the doubles
Pray I never find that key, demons trying to cause trouble
But I keep it locked the fuck down, stayin' calm, stayin' humble
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, I pray, I pray, keep the demon away
Heart heavy, but I fight every day
Soul deep, gotta keep the demons at bay
Sing it, girl, let the angels pray
[Chorus – Female Soulful Singing]
Oh, keep me safe, from the demons inside
Lift me high, where I can’t be denied
Voice of hope, singin' through the pain
Healing rain fall, wash away the shame
[Verse 2]
Street tales, fucking gritty, raw, real to the bone
Loyal to my city, the West Philly zone
Five-year mission, I’m gone, then I’m never going back home
Texas bound, but my heart’s is the east coast time zone
Watchin' for the snakes, fuck got to stay alert, stay wise
Against the Cowboys, Dallas the city I despise
Born Eagles, in my heart , see it in my eyes
Big Green, forever, till the fucking day I die
Battlin' addiction, I gotta stay vigilant
Too much to lose, that’s why I have to win
Survivor’s fight, no way I’m fucking givin' in
My kid and granddaughter, let the love begin
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, I pray, I pray, keep the demon away
Heart heavy, but I fight every day
Soul deep, gotta keep the demons at bay
Sing it, girl, let the angels pray
[Chorus – Female Soulful Singing]
Oh, keep me safe, from the demons inside
Lift me high, where I can’t be denied
Voice of hope, singin' through the pain
Healing rain fall, wash away the shame
[Bridge]
Dark nights, I fight to see the light
Street life, I gotta do what's right
Angel by my side, hold me tight
Winning this war, yeah, I’m alright
[Outro]
So I keep it locked, keep it tight, stay strong
Demon in the cage, won't steer me wrong
Pray for peace, all night long
This is my story, my life, my song
Denway