[Intro] Yeah… I’m all about peace, baby But peace don’t mean unprepared You hear me? [Verse 1] I believe in talking before we start a war Believe in forgiveness, but I still lock my door I treat everybody with love and respect But I’ve lived long enough to expect the unexpected Got faith in my heart, keep my family safe I pray every night, but I still watch the gate I don’t go looking for trouble—it can stay in its place I believe love is the answer But I own a gun just in case [Chorus] I believe love is the answer But I own a gun just in case Got the Lord in my heart And protection at my waist I’d rather shake your hand Than put anger in its place Yeah, love is the answer But I’m prepared—just in case [Verse 2] I’ll give you the shirt right off my back But don’t confuse my kindness with the way that I react I’m peaceful, not helpless; there’s a difference, my friend I’ll try to walk away before the foolishness begins Mama taught me love, the streets taught me sense Some people understand words, some only understand defense I hope we never cross that line or enter that space ’Cause I believe love is the answer But I own a gun just in case [Pre-Chorus] Peace is my first choice Prayer is my foundation But protecting what I love Is part of my obligation [Chorus] I believe love is the answer But I own a gun just in case Got the Lord in my heart And protection at my waist I’d rather shake your hand Than put anger in its place Yeah, love is the answer But I’m prepared—just in case [Bridge] I don’t want no smoke I’m just guarding my flame I don’t threaten nobody I don’t play tough games I hope love wins every time And hate disappears without a trace But until this whole world changes I’ll stay ready—just in case [Breakdown] Love in my heart Faith in my soul Peace on my mind But I stay in control Love in my heart Faith in my soul Peace is the plan But protection is the goal [Final Chorus] I believe love is the answer But I own a gun just in case I pray for understanding In this cold and troubled place I’d rather give you love Than ever give you hate Yeah, love is the answer But I stay ready—just in case [Outro] Peaceful don’t mean powerless Kind don’t mean weak Love is always my first answer… But it ain’t the only language everybody speaks
