*Verse 1*:
Yo Pops, it's been a minute, where you been?
Life was a struggle, couldn't see no end.
School days tough, no food on my plate,
Empty fridge, cold nights, dreaming 'bout fate.
Missed birthdays, tears in my eyes,
Wondering why, through countless goodbyes.
Hand-me-down clothes, shoes worn thin,
Mom tried her best, but her hope was wearing thin.
Sleepin' on floors, no bed to call mine,
Wakin' up cold, dreamin' of a sign.
A father’s love, something I never knew,
Left us behind, like we were see-through.
Fighting through the pain, learned to stand alone,
In this world, making my own home.
*Chorus*:
**Where were you, when I needed a guide?**
**Fought through the storm, with no place to hide.**
**Loneliness deep, tears in my eyes,**
**But I made it through, yeah, I survived.**
*Verse 2*:
Home was just a word, never felt like one,
Mom worked three jobs, never saw the sun.
Money was scarce, dreams were put on hold,
Hand-me-down clothes, nights so cold.
Walking to school, head held low,
Kids laughed, but they didn't know.
Every night, praying for a change,
Wishing life could be rearranged.
Mom's tired eyes, never complained,
Held us together, in the pouring rain.
Learned to hustle, make my own way,
Grinding every night, fighting for the day.
Heart full of scars, but stronger I grew,
Pops, you missed out, never had a clue.
*Chorus*:
**Where were you, when I needed a guide?**
**Fought through the storm, with no place to hide.**
**Loneliness deep, tears in my eyes,**
**But I made it through, yeah, I survived.**
*Bridge*:
Lonely nights, demons in my mind,
Crying out for help, only echoes I find.
Felt like walking on shattered glass,
But I stood tall, left the pain in the past.
Built my own path, brick by brick,
Learned to be strong, and never be sick.
Found my light, in the darkest night,
With every tear shed, I rose to fight.
*Chorus*:
**Where were you, when I needed a guide?**
**Fought through the storm, with no place to hide.**
**Loneliness deep, tears in my eyes,**
**But I made it through, yeah, I survived.**
*Outro*:
So here I am, stronger than before,
Built my own path, found my core.
Pops, you missed out, never saw me rise,
But I'm here, and I’m shining through these skies.
