[Intro]
Even when it’s dark
I still see a spark (yeah)
Hands up to the sky
Talkin’ to my God
[Verse 1]
Hard days, rough years
Eyes red from the tears
Mama prayin’ in the kitchen
Sayin’ “baby, persevere”
Bills late, heart heavy
Pressure on me, so steady
Devil tryna make me fold
But my faith hold me ready (yeah)
I been walkin’ through the valley
Shadows on my back
Still I know You walk beside me
When I feel I might collapse
I keep whisperin’ Your name
When I’m shakin’ in the pain
Every time I almost break
You remind me why I stay
[Chorus]
Even when it’s dark, I know there’s hope
I talk to my God when I can’t cope (yeah)
I been through the fire, but I won’t choke
I’m holdin’ on tight, I still won’t let go
I know it gets better, better soon
I’m prayin’ in my bedroom, livin’ proof
I stumble, I fall, but I keep tryin’
‘Cause even when it’s dark, my God still shinin’
[Verse 2]
Whole block feel cursed
People leavin’ in a hearse
Tryna fight through the anger
Still I’m quotin’ every verse
I was drownin’ in the shame
You reached down in my pain
Told me, “son, you’re not your past
I’m the one who breaks the chains”
Yeah, the struggle in my bloodline
Still I’m claimin’ that it’s God’s time
Every setback is a set-up
For the next climb, yeah, I’m gon’ rise
If I wake up, then I’m blessed
Even when my life’s a mess
I just lay it on Your chest
Find some peace inside the stress
[Chorus]
Even when it’s dark, I know there’s hope
I talk to my God when I can’t cope (yeah)
I been through the fire, but I won’t choke
I’m holdin’ on tight, I still won’t let go
I know it gets better, better soon
I’m prayin’ in my bedroom, livin’ proof
I stumble, I fall, but I keep tryin’
‘Cause even when it’s dark, my God still shinin’
[Bridge]
I ain’t perfect, I’m just chosen (chosen)
Heart cracked, but it’s still open (open)
Every scar on me, You know it
You turnin’ all this pain to a purpose in motion (yeah)
When I’m tired of the fight
You remind me of Your light
So I’ll praise You in the storm
‘Til my dawn shows up tonight
[Chorus]
Even when it’s dark, I know there’s hope
I talk to my God when I can’t cope (yeah)
I been through the fire, but I won’t choke
I’m holdin’ on tight, I still won’t let go
I know it gets better, better soon
I’m prayin’ in my bedroom, livin’ proof
I stumble, I fall, but I keep tryin’ (keep tryin’)
‘Cause even when it’s dark, my God still shinin’ (still shinin’)
[Outro]
Even when it’s dark
I still see a spark
Every step I take
You’re healin’ my heart (yeah)