[Verse 1]
He shine his shoes
Early Sunday mornin
Bible tucked
In his calloused hand
Kids on the stoop
Call him “Deacon Johnson”
“Yessir
Mister”
All across this land
[Chorus]
Deacon on Sunday
Devil on the floor
Bitch
Hand like thunder when she reachin for the door
Bitch
Church say “bless him
” neighbors hear the roar
Bitch
Lord knows mercy
She can’t take it anymore
Bitch
[Verse 2]
Choir robe
Smell like starch and incense
He bow his head
Every time they pray
But in that kitchen
When her voice gets louder
Knuckles answer
What her words might say
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
He quote that scripture
Like a sharpened razor
Twist that verse
Till it fit his shame
She hide her bruises
Under long-sleeve cotton
Whisper
“Jesus
Do you know my name?”
[Chorus]