
My Message
(Verse 1: Male) I remember the days, he was my brother, my kin, Laughter in the sun, dreams we’d begin, Now I walk these streets with a heavy heart, Knowing life can tear us apart. He was young, full of hope, full of fire, Now I pray his spirit lifts us higher, Lost to the streets, to the violence, Left me with pain I can’t silence. (Verse 2: Female) Memories flood like a raging storm, Thoughts of him, keep me warm, In the cold nights, I hear his voice, Telling me to make a better choice. He was more than just a brother, a guide, Now I walk alone, trying to survive, His smile haunts me, his laugh I miss, Caught in a life I wanna dismiss. (Chorus: Both) This is the message, for the streets, Real talk, no retreat, Lessons learned, secrets to keep, The real talk, run deep. (Verse 3: Male) The system failed, they didn’t see his pain, Caught in the cycle, caught in the rain, Every day’s a struggle, every night’s a fight, Trying to find the wrong from right. He had potential, he had dreams, Lost in the chaos, lost in the screams, Now I carry what he left behind, A hope for change, a peace of mind. (Verse 4: Female) I saw him fall, I saw him cry, Took his last breath, had to say goodbye, Left me with questions I can’t answer, A life cut short, a life in danger. But I swear I won’t forget his name, Won’t let his memory be in vain, His story’s mine, his pain is real, His spirit’s the strength I feel. (Chorus: Both) This is the message, for the streets, Real talk, no retreat, Lessons learned, secrets to keep, The real talk, run deep. (Verse 5: Male) Walking through the darkness, feeling so lost, Counting all the blessings, counting what it cost, His life was a lesson I carry with pride, To fight for the future, to stay alive. Every tear I cry, every scar I wear, Reminds me that life is fragile and rare, But his spirit’s alive, I feel it in the air, Guiding me, showing I still care. (Chorus: Both) This is the message, for the streets, Real talk, no retreat, Lessons learned, secrets to keep, The real talk, run deep. (Verse 6: Male) See, I speak for the silent, the broken, the bruised, For the ones who’ve been knocked down and refused, To give up hope, to give in to pain, We gotta rise up, break the chain. His death’s a reminder, a call to action, To spread love and unity, that’s the real passion, We gotta keep fighting, gotta keep the flame, His memory’s the reason I say his name. (Chorus: Both) This is the message, for the streets, Real talk, no retreat, Lessons learned, secrets to keep, The real talk, run deep. (Verse 7: Female) I carry his story in my heart, A painful chapter, a brand new start, His life was a gift, a shining light, That guides me through the darkest night. I won’t forget, I won’t let go, His love still lives in the seeds I sow, His spirit’s here, it’s in my flow, Reminding me of what I know. (Chorus: Both) This is the message, for the streets, Real talk, no retreat, Lessons learned, secrets to keep, The real talk, run deep. (Verse 8: Male) Time keeps moving, but I stand still, Holding onto what’s real, what’s real, His memory’s a voice that won’t fade, A lesson in every mistake I’ve made. We gotta cherish, we gotta heal, Find strength in what’s real, Love’s the answer, that’s the deal, Keep his spirit alive and real. (Chorus: Both) This is the message, for the streets, Real talk, no retreat, Lessons learned, secrets to keep, The real talk, run deep. (Chorus: Both) This is the message, for the streets, Real talk, no retreat, Lessons learned, secrets to keep, The real talk, run deep.

