[Verse 1]
Raised on doubt and hard turns
Moms prayed loud, I learned
Cold rooms, thin plates, long nights
Bad choices in the porch light
I seen a boy turn to a man quick
Seen a fake smile do a hand trick
Pockets empty, pride full
Had to live with the truth, that hurt full
[Pre-Chorus]
Still I stand up
When the world say fall
Still I pray up
When I hear that call
[Chorus]
Hold me down, I won't fold
Faith in my chest, heart made of gold
They want smoke, I want peace
Still I move like I got keys
Hold me down, I won't fold
Been through hell, still here, still bold
Say a prayer, then I ride
Dark in my path, God on my side
[Verse 2]
Seen my bro lose time to the cage
Mama's tears cut deep with age
Bills on the table, lights on low
Had to grind when the money said no
I don't glamorize the pain I knew
Just tell the truth like a scar tattoo
If I ever fall, I get back lit
One hand up, never quit, that's it
[Pre-Chorus]
Still I stand up
When the world say fall
Still I pray up
When I hear that call
[Chorus]
Hold me down, I won't fold
Faith in my chest, heart made of gold
They want smoke, I want peace
Still I move like I got keys
Hold me down, I won't fold
Been through hell, still here, still bold
Say a prayer, then I ride
Dark in my path, God on my side
[Bridge]
If the night get long
I don't lose my way
I been bruised, been broke
But I still get paid
Not just pain, it's purpose
Not just scars, it's proof
Every step I took
Was a step toward you
[Chorus]
Hold me down, I won't fold
Faith in my chest, heart made of gold
They want smoke, I want peace
Still I move like I got keys
Hold me down, I won't fold
Been through hell, still here, still bold
Say a prayer, then I ride
Dark in my path, God on my side