God’s Been Too Good

[Intro]
Yeah
Look
I ain’t earn half this
But I’m grateful for all of it (uh)
[Verse 1]
Used to see a dumpster
Swear that’s where I’d land
Thought I’d be a rumor
Not a solid man
Hand-me-down sneakers
Dragging on the floor
Heart full of anger
Sleeping by the door
Mama worked doubles
Daddy worked nights
Arguing in whispers
Tried to keep it light
I was in the hallway
Drawing on the paint
Praying to a ceiling
I ain’t sure was safe
[Chorus]
God’s been too good
More than I imagined
Didn’t even ask
Still the blessings started stacking
I was sure I’d crash
Swore I’d end up damaged
Thought I’d be the trash
Now I’m standing here established
God’s been too good
Way more than I planned
He held all the pieces
Till I finally understand
[Verse 2]
East coast winter
Cold cut through the brick
Hoodie for a blanket
Bus came late as… this
Friends hit the corner
Chasing quick cash
I was skipping classes
Just to write raps
Teacher said “You drifting
You gon’ fade out fast”
Whole room laughing
I just played it back
Now I’m in the mirror
Talking to that kid
Like “You ain’t what they called you
You’re what grace did”
Little one on my shoulder
Wife in the bed
Bills still scary
But we always get fed
I ain’t earn this peace
Didn’t pray this plan
Still He wrote a future
In these shaky hands (yeah)
[Chorus]
God’s been too good
More than I imagined
Didn’t even ask
Still the blessings started stacking
I was sure I’d crash
Swore I’d end up damaged
Thought I’d be the trash
Now I’m standing here established
God’s been too good
Way more than I planned
He held all the pieces
Till I finally understand
[Bridge]
Didn’t ask for mercy
Still it found my face
Didn’t ask for purpose
Still I got this place
Didn’t ask for healing
Still my scars turned faith
I was counting losses
He was counting grace (yeah, yeah)
[Chorus]
God’s been too good
More than I imagined
Didn’t even ask
Still the blessings started stacking
I was sure I’d crash
Swore I’d end up damaged
Thought I’d be the trash
Now I’m standing here established
God’s been too good
Way more than I planned
He held all the pieces
Till I finally understand

Dusty East Coast boom bap with chopped gospel choir and warm Rhodes; male vocals in the pocket, laid-back but grateful. Tight, punchy drums and a round bassline; verses stay intimate and confessional, chorus explodes with layered call-and-response harmonies and subtle vinyl crackle. Energy builds from head-nod groove to uplifted closing hook.