[Intro – Music Box + Piano] (Batiste plays a delicate, childlike progression.) July… a month I didn’t expect to fear again. But there I was— holding my tiny son, praying the shadow wouldn’t take him too. ⸻ [Verse 1] 🎶 Little man, you came here with your mama’s eyes, Bright like dawn under stormy skies. But July hit hard with that doctor’s tone, Words so sharp they cut through bone. He said “something’s there,” and my heart turned ice, Fear in the room, couldn’t breathe twice. I held you close like you might disappear, Tried to smile but the truth was fear. But even then, you were calm in my arms, Soft little breaths untouched by alarms. I whispered, “Son, don’t you fold or fall, I’m right here — and God above all.” 🎶 ⸻ [Hook – Choir + Wayne] 🎶 July scars, hold on, little man, You’re stronger than the fear we ran. God’s got you in His mighty hand— Just breathe, just grow, just stand. 🎶 ⸻ [Verse 2] 🎶 I kissed your forehead when the nights felt long, Prayed your name like a fragile song. Doctors checked, and doubt crept deep, But I kept watch while you fell asleep. The enemy whispered “I’ll take him too,” But I said, “Not today — God ain’t through.” I lost your mama, I won’t lose you, That’s a promise I’ll fight my whole life to prove. Saw the scans, saw shadows fade, Saw mercy show up in the prayers I prayed. They said “benign,” and I hit my knees, Thanked God for the breath in every breeze. 🎶 ⸻ [Bridge – Choir Hum + Soft Trumpet] 🎶 Hold on, little man, hold tight, little man, Your life is written in His plan. 🎶 (Wayne murmurs: “Yeah… you a miracle twice born.”) ⸻ [Hook – Full Choir + Stronger Beat] 🎶 July scars, hold on, little man, We walked through fire, now here we stand. Storms may rise but love won’t bend— You’re here, you’re healed, amen. 🎶 ⸻ [Verse 3 – Spoken + Rap Blend] You’ll grow up someday and you won’t remember how close the enemy got. But I will. I’ll remember every breath, every fear, every prayer that brought you through. 🎶 Your mama’s watching from heaven above, Filling your cradle with endless love. And me? I’m here with a warrior’s will, Guarding your steps ‘til my heartbeat’s still. 🎶 ⸻ [Final Hook – Choir, Piano, Strings] 🎶 July scars, hold on, little man, God carried you when fear began. You’re proof of mercy’s sovereign plan— My son, my heart, my stand. 🎶 ⸻ [Outro – Piano + Music Box] Hold on, little man… not just to life— but to purpose. You survived July. That means you’re here for something big.

JULY SCARS (HOLD ON, LITTLE MAN)