(Verse 1) Alarm goes off early, sun ain't even up yet, Mind heavy weighed down with a mountain of debt. Bills on the table, another problem at the job, Holding back the frustration, trying hard not to sob. Kids need shoes, and the rent's due today, Every single direction, they pulling me away. At home tension thick, walking on a glass floor, Wondering how much more can a human endure? But I tighten up my boots, wipe the sweat from my brow, Can't fold under pressure, gotta stand right now. (Chorus) Stand tall, heavy shoulder, carry the weight, Gotta lock it in, man, we altering fate. For the ones that I love and the path that I trace, I'mma keep on marching, I'm finishing the race. No surrender, no quitting, let the heavy rain pour, I'mma stand in the gap and I'm holding the door. (Verse 2) Stepped in the office, boss looking with a scowl, Another deadline missed, hear the corporate wolves howl. Walk a tightrope of stress just to bring home the bread, Every drop of my energy is bleeding out red. Then I pull up to the driveway, take a breath in the car, Got to put on a smile, though I'm battle-scarr'd and far. Wife looking tired, she's been fighting all day, We collide in the kitchen, words sharp like a blade. I wanna drop my hands, I wanna throw in the towel, But a provider doesn't break, doesn't throw in a howl. (Chorus) Stand tall, heavy shoulder, carry the weight, Gotta lock it in, man, we altering fate. For the ones that I love and the path that I trace, I'mma keep on marching, I'm finishing the race. No surrender, no quitting, let the heavy rain pour, I'mma stand in the gap and I'm holding the door. (Verse 3) It's a calling on my life, it's a test of the soul, Keeping every single piece under absolute control. When the pressure starts to crush and the spirit gets thin, I remember what I'm fighting for, the battle within. Not just breathing to exist, I'm building a legacy, Breaking down the generational heavy felony. To every brother out there grinding through the dark night, Keep your head up high, keep on pushing for the light. We don't quit, we don't break, we endure to the end, For our family, our calling, watch the strong man stand.
