Hood Hymns

I was walkin’ through the valley, shadow deep as night,

Chains on my spirit, couldn’t see the light.

Every door was closin’, every prayer felt weak,

But I heard a whisper, said, “Child, don’t you sleep.”

Through the pain, I felt a stranger’s hand,

Pull me up, said, “Stand, there’s a greater plan.”

Oh, the storm kept blowin’, but grace broke through,

Now I’m standin’ in the sunlight, made brand new.

There’s still angels in the city, still hope on these streets,

Even when the night is heavy, there’s a love so sweet.

I was lost in the madness, but mercy found me true,

This world’s got bad people, but the good came through.

Yo, I done slept on floors, clutchin’ my tears,

Raised on survival, been fightin’ for years.

Daddy wasn’t home, Mama workin’ two jobs,

I was runnin’ with the wolves, duckin’ from the squad.

Got homegirls locked, can’t see they kids,

I was drownin’ in pain, couldn’t find what peace is.

But this Day One from the block said, “Youngin, come here,”

Had my back, prayed strong, made everything clear.

I was runnin’ from the mirror, haunted by my shame,

But forgiveness called me softly, whispered my name.

And the people I least thought cared for me,

Showed me love so strong, it set me free.

Now I’m walkin’ with purpose, scars turned to gold,

Every tear that I cried got a story told.

Even in the darkness, heaven sent a spark,

Lit a fire in my soul, now I’m light in the dark.

There’s still angels in the city, still hope on these streets,

Even when the night is heavy, there’s a love so sweet.

I was lost in the madness, but mercy found me true,

This world’s got bad people, but the good came through.

I seen legends get stuck with them needles and pain,

Dreams traded cheap for a high in the vein.

I was caught in a mess, tryna numb my soul,

Heart full of hurt, couldn’t take control.

But I found somethin’ real that the streets can’t sell,

Grace picked me up when I fell in hell.

Now I’m speakin’ life to the ones in chains,

Showin’ love on the block, gotta break these pains.

Now every scar I wear is a hymn I sing,

Every broken night got a morning spring.

I was a stranger, someone reached for me,

Now I’m that hand in the misery.

There’s love in the rubble, light through the rain,

Grace in the struggle, joy through the pain.

Even when the world feels cold and cruel,

There’s still angels walkin’, makin’ all things new…