Intro) Yeah… From the gutter to the skyline Still breathing, still believing God got me (Verse 1) Mama cried in the kitchen, bills all on the table Lights off in the crib, but somehow we was able Walking through the storm, carrying pain like cargo Dreams bigger than the city lights shining through the dark roads I done seen fake love dressed in designer Gold chains on the neck but the soul getting colder Friends turn strangers when the money getting lower Only God stayed beside me when the nights got slower Had a heart full of fire and some holes in my chest Trying to feed my people while depression made a nest Every loss taught lessons, every scar left a message You can drown in the streets if your spirit ain’t protected I was chasing after love, but it faded like smoke Trying to smile for the world while inside I was broke But I still thank Heaven every breath that I’m taking ‘Cause God kept me alive when the ground started shaking (Hook) I been fighting for the money, fighting for the love Hands dirty from the struggle, eyes looking above Every tear turned prayer when I ain’t have enough God carried me through when life got rough I said Lord, guide me through the rain Too much hurt, too much pain But I still stand, I still pray Thank God I made it through another day (Verse 2) Late nights, cold streets, hunger in my stomach Everybody wants the shine, nobody talk about the suffering Had dreams of a mansion, cars with the ceiling missing But the price of fast money almost sent me to a prison Fell in love with a girl that was healing my scars But the pressure of survival put distance in our hearts She said, “You changed,” I said, “Life did too” Hard to stay soft when the world ain’t gentle with you I was lost in temptation, pride mixed with anger Trying to play hero while dancing with danger But every time I fell, God gave me grace Another chance to fight, another breath to chase Now I walk with faith even when I feel alone ‘Cause the strongest souls are built from broken homes And the money don’t mean nothing if your spirit ain’t rich So I pray before I sleep and thank God for this gift (Hook) I been fighting for the money, fighting for the love Hands dirty from the struggle, eyes looking above Every tear turned prayer when I ain’t have enough God carried me through when life got rough I said Lord, guide me through the rain Too much hurt, too much pain But I still stand, I still pray Thank God I made it through another day (Outro) Yeah… For everybody struggling in silence Keep faith God see your pain And one day… Them dark nights gon’ turn to gold
