[Intro]
Whispered winds, call my name, stories of the past still remain
Roots grounded deep in the earth, wings gentle high in rebirth
[Verse 1]
Born beneath the tribal sky, alfred eighth child with roots so deep
Five strong brothers, six bright sisters, love runs like a river keep
Mama's prayers, Papa's hands, guiding through each stormy night
Every scar a story told, every wound a shining light
[Pre-Chorus]
Schoolyard shadows learned my pain, then they learned my fight
Found the one who stands their ground when the shadows bite
[Chorus]
Oh roots and wings, carry me through each fall and rise
From the fights that broke me to the dreams that lift me high
Blood runs deep in songs we sing, blessed by grace, divine within
Child of kings, oak and sky, I fly
[Verse 2]
College days ignited like wildfire, burning bright and free
Drank the nights, lost the fight, but found myself in the debris
Lumami' s halls whispered soft, "Learn what love can truly do"
Turned my reckless flames to blue, skies anew
[Bridge]
From the dirt to the heights, I’ve carried my soul
Every bitter lesson, made me whole
With every step I take, I claim my name
Roots anchoring deep, wings to claim
[Chorus]
Underneath this tribal sky, I stand tall and free
Roots and wings, my destiny, my legacy
No gold badge, no crown to claim, just a family call
Christopher nephew' s laugh, themis niece's smile-God' s greates gift of all
Now my son bears Aziel' s name, future in his eyes
Every step I walk in mud paved his path to rise
Oh, roots and wings, lift him high as they lift me
Tribal drums, heaven's s hum, love our legacy
