Residual (Tea’s Story)”
(Verse 1)
First off, let me tell ya that I’m on my journey
Painting all these narratives, ‘cause you still don’t know me
But now here you go… here’s my story
I been out on my grind, had success on my miiinddd…
Foster care, abuse — baby, you just don’t know
I became a mother at just 16 years old
Tried to take my life over 13 times
God said, “You ain’t broken — you’re designed for the climb.”
(Pre-Chorus)
Had to build me up, build me up — trust me, you can’t tear me down
I been through enough, know it’s been rough, but God said…
“Daughter, I placed purpose in your pain — wear your crown.”
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(Hook)
Tell me, whooo ooh ooh needs your validation?
You don’t know what I been facin’
God ain’t through, oooh ooh — He said, baby, I have the last say
**He whispered, ‘Don’t fold, don’t fear, I paved your way’ **
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(Verse 2)
So much more to say, so many chapters untold
But I’m lettin’ go… it’s time that I grow
All the things I’ve faced, I wear it like gold
Pressure made this diamond — now watch it unfold
Started hustlin’ books out the trunk of my car
Doin’ spoken word in the lounges and bars
They told me, “Tea, you got it, sis — just reach for the stars”
Now I’m going up… leveled up all my scars
They see the shine, but they don’t know the cost
Had to lose a lot just to never feel lost
I cried in the dark, but I spoke life out loud
God said, ‘You were chosen — make me proud!’
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(Hook — full power)
Tell me, whooo ooh ooh needs your validation?
You don’t know what I been facin’
God ain’t through, oooh ooh — He said, baby, I have the last say
**He whispered, ‘Don’t fold, don’t fear, I paved your way’ **
I found peace in the storm, joy in the climb
Now I’m cashin’ in blessings — call it residual time!
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(Outro — spoken with power)
You see the glow, but you missed the fight
God said, “What they tried to bury was meant to ignite.”
Every scar’s a reminder, every tear’s a seed
Residual blessings — now I got everything I need.
[Female Vocal]
