(Hook – repeated twice) Homeless from Skid Row to the Throne, she done found a happy home Scars and struggle made her strong, now she's never alone Liftin’ up her people, breakin’ cycles we own Faith and hustle in her heart, see the seeds that she sown [Soulful Church Singing] Through the grace of God, and the spirit of decernment, she gives praise for her life... A survivor of her trials and tribulations Lady DeeDee’s Rise... Lady DeeDee’s Rise... Lady DeeDee’s Rise... Through The Grace Of God... Verse 1 (16 Bars) Born in Linden, NJ, saw the violence at seven Perth Amboy streets, felt like hell on earth, no heaven Skid Row survivor, Los Angeles grind Homeless nights, lost fights, but she sharpened her mind Locked up in Chowchilla, found freedom in faith Released in 2009, walkin’ steady, no haste Domestic violence survivor, trauma in her chest Learned to turn her pain into purpose, manifest Mental health battles, Downtown support Grew strength through the system, got her life on report Minister ordained, Church of Nazarene, her call Sunday School, Praise Leader, servin’ one and all W.C.R.C. founder, community’s her stage C.B.T, music therapy, breakin’ free from the cage Every loss was a lesson, every tear a tool Now she rise for her people, yeah, she changin’ the rules (Hook – repeated twice) Homeless from Skid Row to the Throne, she done found a happy home Scars and struggle made her strong, now she's never alone Liftin’ up her people, breakin’ cycles we own Faith and hustle in her heart, see the seeds that she sown [Soulful Church Singing] Through the grace of God, and the spirit of decernment, she gives praise for her life... A survivor of her trials and tribulations Lady DeeDee’s Rise... Lady DeeDee’s Rise... Lady DeeDee’s Rise... Through The Grace Of God... Verse 2 (16 Bars) Peer advocate certified, trauma-informed care Domestic violence trained, always ready to share Champ portal expert, housing programs on deck Urine specimen certified, keep the process correct Drug & alcohol testing business, learned the game Transformin’ broken systems, never playin’ the same Survivors in the building, teachin’ love and respect Mentors, Inc. case manager, got the streets check From past prison walls, to spiritual halls Led church outreach, answerin’ people’s calls Praise & worship flow, Sunday School glow Board secretary elected, let the leadership show Personal chef for her people, servin’ meals with pride Walkin’ in purpose, never need to hide W.C.R.C. a safe place, trauma-informed space Healing hearts, changin’ lives, liftin’ the human race (Hook – repeated twice) Homeless from Skid Row to the Throne, she done found a happy home Scars and struggle made her strong, now she's never alone Liftin’ up her people, breakin’ cycles we own Faith and hustle in her heart, see the seeds that she sown [Soulful Church Singing] Through the grace of God, and the spirit of decernment, she gives praise for her life... A survivor of her trials and tribulations Lady DeeDee’s Rise... Lady DeeDee’s Rise... Lady DeeDee’s Rise... Through The Grace Of God... Verse 3 (16 Bars) Congressional recognition, community honored Assembly certificate, her work never squandered Father’s military legacy, Obama signed the name Honoring the past, while she build her own lane Faith and service blend, her life a testimony Uplift the voiceless, change the story of the homies C.B.T. tools in motion, music therapy in play Breakin’ cycles of trauma, teachin’ peace every day Life from Skid Row to the throne, struggles paved the path Now she shine in the sunlight, lettin’ go of the wrath Survivor to leader, minister to the streets Walkin’ with the people, every struggle she beat W.C.R.C. vision strong, dignity restored Equity, respect, every life we afford Healing hearts, raisin’ souls, faith her guide Lady DeeDee in the building, standin’ tall with pride (Hook – repeated twice) Homeless from Skid Row to the Throne, she done found a happy home Scars and struggle made her strong, now she's never alone Liftin’ up her people, breakin’ cycles we own Faith and hustle in her heart, see the seeds that she sown [Soulful Church Singing] Through the grace of God, and the spirit of decernment, she gives praise for her life... A survivor of her trials and tribulations Lady DeeDee’s Rise... Lady DeeDee’s Rise... Lady DeeDee’s Rise... Through The Grace Of God... [Soulful Church Singing] Through the grace of God, and the spirit of decernment, she gives praise for her life... A survivor of her trials and tribulations Lady DeeDee’s Rise... Lady DeeDee’s Rise... Lady DeeDee’s Rise... Through The Grace Of God... [Soulful Church Singing] Through the grace of God, and the spirit of decernment, she gives praise for her life... A survivor of her trials and tribulations Lady DeeDee’s Rise... Lady DeeDee’s Rise... Lady DeeDee’s Rise... Through The Grace Of God...
