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NEVER HEARD BEFORE

Yeah…

This for everybody they counted out,

Everybody smiling while they bleeding inside.

You know what it is.

I came from the bottom where the sirens sing,

Where a young man learns what survival means,

Mama had prayers, I had fire in me,

Dreams too big for the life I seen.

Friends turn ghosts when the money get close,

Love turn cold when you need it the most,

I was feeding my hope while they feeding me doubt,

Now the same ones quiet wanna figure me out.

I got scars I don’t show, got pain I don’t speak,

Had nights no sleep, still worked all week,

They see the strong face, never saw me break,

Never knew how much pressure one soul could take.

I learned real love don’t come with applause,

Real soldiers keep marching with blood on their scars,

So if tomorrow ain’t promised, I’m living today,

Middle finger to fear—I got something to say.

You never heard a soul cry loud like this,

Never saw a man turn pain into a gift,

I was down, I was lost, still I made that climb,

Had the whole world against me—I still called it mine.

If I die for the dream, let the truth be known,

I built my own throne when they left me alone,

No chains on my heart, no fear in my blood,

I came from the dirt—now remember my love.

I seen brothers lose years chasing one fast night,

Seen good hearts disappear trying to live that life,

Politicians make promises, mothers still cry,

Another candle on the corner asking heaven why.

Tell the youth you ain’t weak just because you hurt,

A diamond don’t shine till it’s pulled from dirt,

Don’t let one bad chapter make you close that book,

Some kings wear crowns, some got overlooked.

And I ain’t no saint, made mistakes of my own,

Had anger in my chest when I felt alone,

Had revenge in my mind, had pride in my way,

Till I learned getting even don’t erase yesterday.

So I forgive—but I never forget,

Every loss was tuition, every scar was a check,

Paid dues to the struggle, now the balance is clear,

You can bury my body but my words stay here.

You never heard a soul cry loud like this,

Never saw a man turn pain into a gift,

I was down, I was lost, still I made that climb,

Had the whole world against me—I still called it mine.

If I die for the dream, let the truth be known,

I built my own throne when they left me alone,

No chains on my heart, no fear in my blood,

I came from the dirt—now remember my love.

Dear God, if you hear me, keep my people alive,

We got children watching closely how their heroes survive,

Teach ‘em money ain’t worth losing peace in your head,

And respect ain’t respect if they only fear death.

I want land for my family, food on the plate,

Want my daughter knowing love, not inheriting hate,

Want the homies getting home, want the mothers at ease,

Want a world where a man ain’t gotta beg to breathe.

But until that day, I’ma stand ten toes,

With the weight of my past and the path that I chose,

Every enemy taught me what loyalty means,

Every nightmare