Brick by Brick (Believe in the Progress)

[Intro]
Life hit quick
Had to learn that script
From the dirt to the sky
Yeah, I’m made for this (uh)
[Verse 1]
Came from the bottom, that struggle was loud
Mama said “keep your head out the clouds”
Hardwork in my hands, sweat on my face
Counting these losses while I’m picking up grace
I was down bad, couldn’t see daylight
Pray in the dark just to feel alright
Told myself, “chill, this a test, not a curse”
Every closed door just a verse I rehearse
[Chorus]
This is my life, I build when it’s broken (yeah)
All of this struggle turned me to a chosen
I put in that hardwork, watch the progress
Step by step, less talk, more process
I pray then I move, that’s how I breathe
I believe in the dream that they can’t see
Faith in my blood, I don’t bend, I don’t break
Brick by brick, I’m rising with every shake
[Verse 2]
Progress slow, but the roots grow deep
Had days I was hungry, had nights no sleep
Friends disappeared when the rain came down
But faith stayed close when nobody around
I build from the pain, turn the hurt into fuel
Turn doubt into fire, turned fear into tools
Talk to God daily, not just when I’m stuck
Pray for the grind and I pray for the luck (yeah)
[Chorus]
This is my life, I build when it’s broken
All of this struggle turned me to a chosen
I put in that hardwork, watch the progress
Step by step, less talk, more process
I pray then I move, that’s how I breathe
I believe in the dream that they can’t see
Faith in my blood, I don’t bend, I don’t break
Brick by brick, I’m rising with every shake
[Bridge]
Had nothing but a plan and a heavy heart (woah)
Just faith in my hands in the midnight dark
If I fall seven times, I’ma stand up eight
I’ll struggle with a smile, I’m in love with the wait
[Chorus]
This is my life, I build when it’s broken
All of this struggle turned me to a chosen
I put in that hardwork, watch the progress
Step by step, less talk, more process
I pray then I move, that’s how I breathe
I believe in the dream that they can’t see
Faith in my blood, I don’t bend, I don’t break
Brick by brick, I’m rising with every shake

rap, Warm melodic trap beat with airy keys and mellow guitar plucks, midtempo bounce. Male vocals, tuneful rap delivery with a sung, uplifting hook and subtle auto-tune. 808s glide under crisp hats; verses stay intimate and close-mic’d, chorus opens with stacked harmonies and backing ad-libs. Final hook adds extra layers and a rising pad for a hopeful, cinematic lift.