The Way I Stand.

[Intro – ] Everybody got an opinion... Everybody got something to say... But nobody knows the battles behind these eyes. They see the outside, but God knows the heart. You want the truth? THEN LISTEN! [Verse 1 – ] I'm tired of the labels, the rumors, the lies, People throwing stones while they're hiding inside. Everybody got a judgment, everybody got a view, But they never walked the road that I barely made it through! They wanna write my story, but they don't know the pages! They wanna lock my spirit inside imaginary cages! They say I'm too outspoken; I say my chains are broken! The Word became my weapon when my heart was torn and hopeless! They love the reputation; I'm protecting my character! They judge my appearance, but the soul is what matters! I'm not perfect, I'm a sinner who was rescued by grace, I don't need the world's approval when I'm walking by faith! I ain't living for applause, I'm living for the Cross! Everything this world can offer ain't worth what my Savior bought! [Chorus – Explosive Anthem] THIS IS THE WAY I STAND! With the Bible in my hand! You can hate me, you can judge me, But I'll never change God's plan! THIS IS THE WAY I STAND! I ain't bowing to demands! When the darkness tries to break me, I'm protected by His hands! YOU CAN PUSH! YOU CAN FIGHT! YOU CAN TRY TO DIM THE LIGHT! BUT THE TRUTH WON'T DIE TONIGHT! I'M STANDING UP FOR CHRIST! [Verse 2 –] They tell me tone it down, keep religion private, But the world's full of broken souls and everybody's silent! I watched pain consume the people searching for a reason, While the devil sells destruction dressed up looking like freedom! They call conviction hatred, but love ain't always quiet! They wanna see me stumble, but God's the One who guides me! I refuse to retaliate when they attack my faith; I'd rather pray for enemies than let resentment seal my fate! They see the fire burning, wanna call it aggression, But they never saw the nights I was fighting depression. Never saw the tears falling, never heard my desperate prayers, Never knew the peace I found when I discovered God was there! I lost people that I loved, but I never lost my faith! I've been through the deepest valleys; still I'm standing here by grace! They can't define my purpose, they can't determine my worth; The God who breathed existence knows why I'm here on Earth! [Chorus – Explosive Anthem] THIS IS THE WAY I STAND! With the Bible in my hand! You can hate me, you can judge me, But I'll never change God's plan! THIS IS THE WAY I STAND! I ain't bowing to demands! When the darkness tries to break me, I'm protected by His hands! [Bridge – Emotional Build] I know you're tired of fighting, tired of the pain, Feeling like you're forgotten, standing in the rain. You don't have to wear a mask, don't have to fake a smile; Jesus sees your broken heart and has been there all the while. They tried to bury my purpose, couldn't bury the truth! They tried to silence my worship, but God ain't finished with you! [Verse 3 – ] I'm a product of the battles, not a prisoner of the scars, Had to learn the brightest hope can reach the darkest parts! Eminem gave us "The Way I Am," refusing their demands, I took that fire, found my faith—THIS IS THE WAY I STAND! They wanna tell me who I am, but they don't understand! They wanna change my character, but God defines the man! Eminem said it through his music; I express it through my faith! I ain't here to please the world, I'm here to glorify His name! Not the fame! Not the money! Not the image! Not the pride! Who you putting first? THE LORD WHO GAVE HIS LIFE! I'm unapologetic, but I still gotta be humble; Even giants built on arrogance can break beneath the rubble! I ain't claiming I'm superior, I'm saying I've been saved, And a heart surrendered fully is more powerful than rage! LET 'EM TALK! I'LL KEEP WALKING! LET 'EM DOUBT! I'LL KEEP BELIEVING! LET 'EM HATE! I'LL KEEP LOVING! LONG AS MY HEART KEEPS BEATING! I don't need to be a legend, I don't need a golden throne; When this temporary body turns to dust, I'm going home! If my music reaches somebody drowning in despair, Let it point 'em to the Savior who was always standing there! [Final Chorus – ] THIS IS THE WAY I STAND! With the Bible in my hand! I ain't perfect, I'm forgiven, And I'm walking by His plan! LET THE THUNDER SHAKE THE GROUND! LET THE TRUTH COME POURING OUT! I WON'T BOW BEFORE THE DARKNESS! JESUS CHRIST IS WHAT I'M ABOUT! [Outro – ] They can judge my appearance... Question my character... Misunderstand my intentions... But I know who I belong to. I love my character more than my image. Only His truth remains. Romans 1:16. Unashamed. Unapologetic. God first. DLP. and The UnKnown.. Refined Grit. THE WAY We STAND!