[Intro Spoken word over sparse beat] Yeah... this that gratitude talk Not that attitude talk We elevating the consciousness... Let's go! [Verse 1 Rapid flow] Wake up, meditate, elevate, celebrate Every day I'm thankful, that's how I operate Bank account might fluctuate, but my mind stay straight Gratitude the attitude that make the soul resonate From Brooklyn to Botswana, we share the same DNA God guides my path, that's why I never stray Thankful for the struggle, made me who I am today Gratitude's the latitude that help me navigate, aye! [Pre-Chorus Switches to singing] It's a new day (new day) A true way (true way) To find your light in the darkest night Gratitude make it all okay! [Chorus Hook with bass drop] G-R-A-T-I-T-U-D-E! That's how we move, that's how we breathe! Don't need a thing but thankfulness To break the chains and be free! G-R-A-T-I-T-U-D-E! [Verse 2 Heavy flow with trap hi-hats] They ain't expect us to flourish, they thought we'd fade away But gratitude the nourishment that feed us every day I count blessings not problems, that's the way I'm built Thankful for the lessons, even through the guilt Society designed to keep us trapped inside our minds But through gratitude, new paths I find Black excellence from Harlem to Johannesburg Thankful for my people, that's my final word, heard! [Pre-Chorus Singing with ad-libs] It's a new day (that's right!) A true way (no doubt!) To find your light in the darkest night Gratitude make it all okay! (Okay!) [Chorus With intensified bass] G-R-A-T-I-T-U-D-E! That's how we move, that's how we breathe! Don't need a thing but thankfulness To break the chains and be free! G-R-A-T-I-T-U-D-E! [Bridge Tempo change with jazz elements] And even when the system try to break us down (mmm) Gratitude is the crown we wear proud (yeah) From the concrete jungle to the motherland (word) We stand together, hand in hand! [Breakdown Stripped back beat with finger snaps] Gratitude when they doubt you (G!) Gratitude when they out you (R!) Gratitude in the drought too (A!) Gratitude is about you (T!) Gratitude is the power (I!) Gratitude every hour (T!) Gratitude is the shower (U!) That make your spirit flower (D!) That make your mind devour (E!) All negativity! [Final Chorus Full production with layered vocals] G-R-A-T-I-T-U-D-E! That's how we move, that's how we breathe! Don't need a thing but thankfulness To break the chains and be free! G-R-A-T-I-T-U-D-E! [Outro Fading beat with spoken word] Stay grateful, stay humble But never stay silent... Peace!
