Intro Yeah… They don’t know what it took They just see the shine now Uh… Hook I been walkin’ through the fire, still my soul cold Every scar on my body got a story told They ain’t with me when I cried, when the nights froze Now they clap when I rise, but they don’t know I been walkin’ through the fire, yeah, the pain real Had to smile through the hurt, had to stay still Prayin’ God see my heart, know my pain real If I fall, I get up — yeah, I stay real. Verse 1 I was lost in my thoughts, tryna find peace Had dreams bigger than the crib that I was grindin’ in Mama stressin’, bills due, had my mind bent I was prayin’ for a way out, tryna climb sense I gave love, got hate, that shit cut deep Had fake smiles around me, had to trust me I was starvin’ with a vision, had to eat dreams Every L taught a lesson, yeah, it trust me I done cried in the dark where nobody hear Had my back against the wall, had nobody near They don’t know what it’s like just to face your fear Walkin’ through the fire, still I stayed sincere Hook I been walkin’ through the fire, still my soul cold Every scar on my body got a story told They ain’t with me when I cried, when the nights froze Now they clap when I rise, but they don’t know I been walkin’ through the fire, yeah, the pain real Had to smile through the hurt, had to stay still Prayin’ God see my heart, know my pain real If I fall, I get up — yeah, I stay real. Verse 2 I done lost so many people, I don’t cry loud I just talk to God alone when the room quiet Had demons in my head tryna fight now But my purpose bigger than the doubt, I’m alive now I was givin’ out my heart, they took advantage I was humble when I ate, I remember famine Now the money comin’ fast, but I manage ‘Cause I know how quick it go when you don’t plan it I ain’t bitter, I just move with a scarred soul If you cross me, I forgive, but I guard close I been tested by the fire, still my heart gold Tryna make it out the storm with my head whole. Hook I been walkin’ through the fire, still my soul cold Every scar on my body got a story told They ain’t with me when I cried, when the nights froze Now they clap when I rise, but they don’t know Verse 3 I was sleepin’ on the floor, had a dream bigger Same nights I was broke, I was still richer Had a vision in my head they ain’t see with me Had to bet on myself when they quit on me I was dodgin’ the hate, tryna dodge the law Every move I made felt like I lost it all I was fightin’ myself, I was losin’ sleep Still I kept my faith when it was hard to breathe I done seen how quick love turn to envy Same ones I fed tried to empty me So I learned how to move with a colder heart Still I pray God protect me in the darkest parts. Verse 4 I was talkin’ to God like, “Please hear me” When my tears hit the floor, couldn’t fear me I was beggin’ for a sign when my faith thin Still He showed up for me when I gave in I done lost some real ones to the graveyard Had to smile in public, cry in my car They don’t know what it feel like to be strong When you tired of fightin’, but you still go on I was carryin’ weight I couldn’t explain Every scar on my soul still scream pain But the fire didn’t break me, it refined me Turned my wounds into wisdom, realigned me. Bridge If I don’t make it back tonight Just know I tried, just know I fought Every tear I ever cried Turned to strength, turned to hope. Verse 5 Now I’m standin’ on business, still humble Same heart, just smarter when it crumble I don’t chase validation or clout love Only thing I fear now is givin’ up I done paid too much just to quit now Too many nights I was lost, I’m lit now I remember cryin’, askin’ “Why me?” Now I see the fire was to try me If I make it to the top, I stay me Same scars, same God that saved me I walked through the fire with my head high Still alive, still chosen — yeah, that’s my life. Final Hook I been walkin’ through the fire, still my soul cold Every scar on my body got a story told They ain’t with me when I cried, when the nights froze Now they clap when I rise, but they don’t know I been walkin’ through the fire, yeah, the pain real Had to smile through the hurt, had to stay still Prayin’ God see my heart, know my pain real If I fall, I get up — yeah, I stay real. Outro (Spoken) Still standin’ Still breathin’ Still believin’ Walked through the fire… And I ain’t burn
