Honor My Folks (Sampled Track)

[Verse 1] Mama kept the lights on Even when the rent was thin Folded up her tired hands Still prayed me back again Daddy with the work boots Creased up by the door Taught me how to stand tall And still come back for more [Pre-Chorus] I was wild, but I hear it now Every lesson in the house Honor first, keep your word That’s the weight, that’s the road [Chorus] Honor my folks, honor my folks (Mama, Daddy) honor my folks Honor my folks, honor my folks I won’t break what they built [Verse 2] Sunday on the front steps Grandma in the shade Mama sang the scripture While the collard greens got made Daddy said, “Boy, listen Respect is a crown” I had to lose my pride Just to lay it down [Pre-Chorus] I was rough, but I hear it now Every prayer in the house Honor first, keep your word That’s the weight, that’s the road [Chorus] Honor my folks, honor my folks (Mama, Daddy) honor my folks Honor my folks, honor my folks I won’t break what they built [Bridge] If I ever get lifted If I ever get praised I’m bringing up their names In a hundred different ways From the porch to the pulpit From the block to the pew What I give to the Father I was taught to give to you [Final Chorus] Honor my folks, honor my folks (Mama, Daddy) honor my folks Honor my folks, honor my folks I won’t break what they built Honor my folks, honor my folks (Still here) honor my folks Honor my folks, honor my folks I’m the fruit of their will