[Intro] Hold On... [Dj Scratching] "REAL IS RARE!" "Let It Go!" [Verse 1: Male Vocal] Down in the slums of Birmingham Bills keep climbing, hands stay thin Rent due fast, and the fridge stay bare Still I bow my head right there A world so loud, full of pull and pride I keep my values on the inside Try to walk like the Word I know Step by step through the heavy road [Pre-Chorus: Female Vocal] When my back gets bent And the table looks empty I remember who sent me I remember who holds me The Canon in my heart Keeps my path aligned Even in the dark I can still feel the sign [Chorus: Duet, Both, Harmonic] T.Y.S.O.N, hold on Faith gets us through it all T.Y.S.O.N, hold on God reigns forever, y'all T.Y.S.O.N, hold on When the whole world shakes T.Y.S.O.N, hold on My soul will not break [Verse 2: Female Vocal] Soaring bills, same wage, that's the fight Food insecurity every night Housing crisis, too many doors Locked on the ones who need it more Austerity hit, but we still stand Working class strength in these worn-out hands I keep my heart in the fire and the prayer Every morning, I meet God there [Pre-Chorus: Male Vocal] When my name gets pressed By the weight of the system I don't lose my vision I stay tuned to wisdom The Canon in my walk Keeps my steps on time Through the noise and loss I still choose what's right [Chorus: Duet, Both, Harmonic] T.Y.S.O.N, hold on Faith gets us through it all T.Y.S.O.N, hold on God reigns forever, y'all T.Y.S.O.N, hold on When the whole world shakes T.Y.S.O.N, hold on My soul will not break [Bridge: Male Vocal] If I got little, I still got grace If I get low, He lifts my face Every tear got a place in His hands Every storm got to bow to the plan [Female Vocal] I won't trade truth for a quick escape I won't let fear rewrite my faith From the broken street to the promised dawn I keep moving when the night is on [Chorus: Both, Duet Harmonic] T.Y.S.O.N, hold on Faith gets us through it all T.Y.S.O.N, hold on God reigns forever, y'all T.Y.S.O.N, hold on When the whole world shakes T.Y.S.O.N, hold on My soul will not break [Epic Gospel Choir Vocals] T.Y.S.O.N, hold on He still makes a way T.Y.S.O.N, hold on Forever He will reign. [Outro] Hold On... [Turntables Scratching] "REAL IS RARE!" [END]
