Make this time about growth

 Make This Time About Growth

Verse 1
Anthony, baby, you don’t bother me — that’s why I still answer
Even when my heart feels heavy and torn
I just wish we’d talk about the real things
About the hurt, about the healing, about being reborn

You try to ease the pain with little distractions
But that’s not healing, that’s just passing time
I lost your brother, and that wound still bleeds
And I can’t lose you too while you’re still alive

Chorus
Anthony, feed your mind and your spirit
Open that heart — boy, I know you can feel it
Make this time about growth, not survival
You were born for more than just revival
Every tear you cry is watering life
Grow, my son… grow into your light

Verse 2
Anthony, I see how that money slips through your fingers
But it’s not the dollar, it’s what it represents
You keep spending like I’ll always be here to fix it
But baby, I’m praying you learn your own strength

Jail don’t define you, it refines you
If you let it make you wiser inside
Don’t just count the days, make the days count
Build the man your children can recognize

Chorus
Anthony, feed your mind and your spirit
Read a book, write your truth, I know you can live it
Make this time about growth, not survival
You were born for more than just revival
Every tear you cry is watering life
Grow, my son… grow into your light

Bridge
Anthony, your babies are waiting on your comeback
They don’t need the pain, they need the promise
You’re more than the choices you made before
There’s royalty in your blood — rise and honor it

You carry Ke’s courage inside you
That same fire that wouldn’t quit
You survived trying to save him — that means something
That means God still has plans for you yet

Verse 3
I’m grateful, my son — you’re still breathing
And I can’t wait for the day you walk free
But when those gates open, walk like a king
Walk like the man you were born to be

Your bloodlines are rich, your roots are royal
You come from warriors, dreamers, and grace
You owe it to yourself and to the ones before you
To lift your head high and take your rightful place

Final Chorus
Anthony, feed your mind and your spirit
Rise again, boy, I know you can feel it
Make this time about growth, not survival
You were born for divine revival
Every tear you cry is watering life
Grow, my son… grow into your light

Outro (Spoken softly)
Anthony… my son…
You are meant for more.
You are meant for peace.
You are meant for greatness.
And I’ll be right here…
Praying you grow into your light.

Spoken word and R&B Soul