Mind Over Mental

(Chi-Town Gospel Mental Health Anthem)

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Hook (Choir-style)

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Fighting battles in my head, but I ain’t dead, I’m still alive,

Through the storm and heavy pressure, I can feel my soul survive.

Depression tried to chain me, trauma tried to take my crown,

But I heard that Chi-Town gospel—lift me up, don’t let me drown.

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Verse 1

I wake up heavy, thoughts weigh like bricks,

Tryna shake pain, but it cut too quick.

Therapist say breathe, preacher say pray,

But the block outside don’t heal that way.

I seen brothers drown in that liquor,

Said the bottle was gospel, pain quicker.

But when the night fade, the hurt still scream,

So I trust God’s love to redeem my dream.

Voices in my head say I won’t break free,

But the King walks daily beside me.

The hood taught silence, but my soul need sound,

So I’m singing my survival till the chains fall down.

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Hook (Choir)

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Fighting battles in my head, but I ain’t dead, I’m still alive,

Through the storm and heavy pressure, I can feel my soul survive.

Depression tried to chain me, trauma tried to take my crown,

But I heard that Chi-Town gospel—lift me up, don’t let me drown.

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Verse 2

Mental scars don’t heal with time,

They just hide deep inside the mind.

But my pain ain’t shame—it proves I fight,

Every breakdown births another light.

I been broken, hopeless, low as dirt,

Still God found me right in the hurt.

Said, “Son, you don’t need to be perfect,

You just need to see your soul is worth it.”

So now I testify on the block I roam,

Mental health ain’t weakness—it’s kingdom come.

If you’re battling demons, you’re not alone,

This Chi-Town choir gon’ bring you home.

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Bridge (Soft then Rising)

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Anxiety whisper, but I’m shouting louder,

Voices in my head, but my faith got power.

I ain’t crazy—I’m chosen,

Even broken, I’m golden.

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Hook (Choir & Adlibs)

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Fighting battles in my head, but I ain’t dead, I’m still alive,

Through the storm and heavy pressure, I can feel my soul survive.

Depression tried to chain me, trauma tried to take my crown,

But I heard that Chi-Town gospel—lift me up, don’t let me drown.

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Verse 3

I know some nights you don’t want dawn,

Thoughts raging till the hope feels gone.

But sunrise don’t forget to shine,

Even when the city cold, God aligns.

I had panic on the train, tears in my coat,

Tried to hide the breakdown, choke in my throat.

But a stranger said, “Brother, you’ll be fine,”

Sometimes angels ride the Red Line.

So I tell my story, scars in my song,

It’s okay to admit when the weight feels strong.

We gon’ fight this fight till the madness cease,

This Chi gospel grind gon’ bring us peace.

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Final Hook (Full Choir Explosion)

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Fighting battles in my head, but I ain’t dead, I’m still alive,

Through the storm and heavy pressure, I can feel my soul survive.

Depression tried to chain me, trauma tried to take my crown,

But I heard that Chi-Town gospel—lift me up, don’t let me drown.

🎶