Verse 1 From the Fifth Ward to the Capitol, she’s walked a winding road, Through poverty, tragedy and storms that would have crushed a lesser soul. A Hall-of-Famer, track champion and CNN Hero, Now she stands for District 147, fighting for us all. Chorus Jolanda Jones has gospel in her stride and a steel-string in her hand, She sings for those who’ve been evicted, bullied and deprived, Turns courtroom battles into victories for the innocent, She’s our fearless advocate, lifting voices far and wide. Verse 2 She saw her brother taken and survived violence in her home, She shut down a corrupt crime lab to free the wrongly jailed. Whether saving a teen from a burning car or rushing to a stranger’s side, Jolanda Jones runs toward danger because she knows what it’s like to fight. Bridge She’s been the moral conscience of every body where she served, Stands with unions and the poor, bending the arc toward justice. In the statehouse or the street, she speaks truth to those in power, Reminding us the people’s voice is louder than a tower. Chorus Jolanda Jones has gospel in her stride and a steel-string in her hand, She sings for those who’ve been evicted, bullied and deprived, Turns courtroom battles into victories for the innocent, She’s our fearless advocate, lifting voices far and wide. Outro So when the laws grow heavy and the oppressors start to scheme, We’ll call on Jolanda Jones, our champion and our dream. With track shoes and a gospel heart, she’ll outrun hatred’s fire, And lead us to a place where justice sings within the choir.
