I’ve walked roads I don’t talk about, Took the long way, full of fear and doubt. Thought I could drown what broke me down, But pain’s got a way of stickin’ around. Now I see those little eyes watchin’ me, Learnin’ who to be by what they see. And if I don’t fight what’s chasin’ me, It’ll haunt their hearts like it haunted me (Chorus) If I don’t face my demons, they’ll raise my kids, Whisperin’ lies like my mama’s did. So I’m breakin’ chains, one day at a time, Leanin’ on Jesus to keep me in line. I used to run when the dark closed in, Now I kneel instead of givin’ in. I want my babies to know this truth. There’s not a storm that God can’t see you through. (Verse 2) I’ve known nights when I couldn’t breathe, Begged the Lord just to carry me. And after all the mess I caused I laid it all down at the foot of the cross Now I teach my babies how to pray, When they fall short or lose their way. ‘Cause life gets heavy, some lessons burn But I want them to know where to turn. (Chorus) If I don’t face my demons, they’ll raise my kids, Whisperin’ lies like my mama’s did. So I’m breakin’ chains, one prayer at a time, Leanin’ on Jesus to keep me in line. I used to run when the dark closed in, Now I kneel instead of givin’ in. I want my babies to know the truth, There’s not a storm that God can’t see you through. (Bridge) I ain’t perfect, Lord knows I fall, But I get back up, I’ve heard His call. I’ve traded shame for a new name So my babies can dream unchained. (Final Chorus) If I don’t face my demons, they’ll raise my kids, I’ll fight on my knees till the darkness quits. I’m standin’ strong on holy ground, Breakin’ what once kept me bound. I used to run when the dark closed in, Now I fight like a mama with faith within. ‘Cause all I want, Lord, all I need, Is a family free from what broke me (Outro) So I’ll face my demons, one by one With His armor on — the victory’s won.
