Intro (spoken / rain, thunder, low synths) Yeah… City hummin’ like it know my name… Streetlights blinkin’ when I feel the pain… They said power come with purpose… I ain’t understand it ‘Til I met him. Verse 1 – Static Shock (Young Energy) Corner of the block, backpack full of hope Wires in my head, heart buzzin’ like a ghost Tryna be a kid but the city need a savior Every time I touch metal, feel the danger Bullies in the hall, streets worse after dark Mama say “be careful,” but I feel the spark Electric in my veins, I don’t know what it mean Just a Black kid glowin’ in between Sirens sing lullabies outside my window Dreamin’ I could fly above the shadows Power in my hands but fear in my chest If I lose control, who I hurt next? Pre-Chorus (Melodic) They say power make a man But pain make you understand If I fall, will I stand alone? Or is there someone like me, grown? Chorus (Trap-R&B Hook) Static in my soul, lightning in my chest Tryna do right in a city stressed When the sky crack, I feel my name I don’t know my path, but I know my flame Static in my soul, thunder when I move Every step heavy, got somethin’ to prove If power choose blood, then I’m chosen too Me and the storm got somethin’ to do Verse 2 – Black Lightning (Mentor / OG Energy) Old school hoodie, eyes seen war City took pieces, still I stand tall I said, “Young blood, power ain’t the glow It’s discipline, pain, and sayin’ no” Lost some students, lost sleep, lost faith Still guard the block from an early grave Lightning don’t strike for the fame It strike to remind ‘em we ain’t the same Heroes bleed just like men Difference is we get back up again Seen your fear, I knew your doubt I was you once—same blackout Pre-Chorus 2 (Call & Response Feel) I said, “Control the spark” You said, “I’m tryna learn” I said, “Pain gon’ hurt” “But purpose gon’ burn” Chorus (Full / Stronger) Static in my soul, lightning in my chest Two generations carryin’ stress When the sky break, we don’t run away We stand in the rain, let the storm obey Static in my soul, thunder when we rise City see hope in electric eyes If power choose blood, then we chosen too Me and the storm got somethin’ to do Verse 3 – They don’t see the weight on a young boy’s spine Just see the glow when the lightning shine Static in his palms but fear in his sleep Tryna save the world, still cry when he weep He just want peace, wanna laugh again But the city keep testin’ Black boys like him Mama prayin’ hard every night he gone ‘Cause power don’t stop bullets or right from wrong He ask God, “Why me? Why this gift?” Heart full of love but the streets still grim Growin’ up fast ‘cause the pain real early Electric tears fallin’ when the nights get stormy Bridge (R&B / Emotional Breakdown) He said, “Being Black with power ain’t a game They fear what shine and try to cage your flame” Ancestors whisper when the thunder cry “We survived the storm—you will too, my guy” Verse 4 – Nah, not like that, youngin’, don’t move off rage I done lost too many tryin’ to prove they brave Power ain’t flexin’, power restraint It’s walkin’ away when you want revenge I got a daughter watchin’ how I stand Every move I make teach her what a man is City already scared of the melanin spark So I move with wisdom, not just heart You got Static in you, that’s a dangerous flame But discipline keep it from burnin’ your name They gon’ test you, provoke you, cross your line But heroes don’t fold—and they don’t move blind Verse 5 – I seen Static on the block with it written in his eyes Know he different but still tryna survive I seen Lightning on patrol when the city went wild Standin’ ten toes, protectin’ his child Two eras, same fight, same police lights Same pain when the sirens sing at night One young, one seasoned, both ready to bleed For a city that don’t always love what it need From rooftops to classrooms, they holdin’ it down One teachin’ the future, one guardin’ the crown When the system crack and the help fall through Say Static and Lightning—that’s who Final Chorus (Anthem / Uplifting) Static in my soul, lightning in my chest We the proof that pressure build the best When the sky break, hear the city say “Black power still here, still paved the way” Static in my soul, thunder when I speak Young king rise, old king lead If power choose blood, then we chosen too Me and the storm got somethin’ to do Outro (spoken / echo, storm fading) Power ain’t just what you hold… It’s what you protect. From Static… To Lightning… The storm ain’t done yet.
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