Carry It

INTRO I been tested by the mirror more than enemies Every scar got a lesson in it If you still breathin’, you still chosen So stand up VERSE 1 I don’t pray pretty, I pray honest Hands dirty, still palms up I been broke, been bitter, been tempted Still stood when the storm come I ain’t perfect, I’m present Every loss left fingerprints Every win came with weight on it That’s the cost of significance I was raised where the road bends narrow Faith learned late, pain learned early I done screamed at God in the dark Still woke up breathin’, still worthy I don’t flex, I confess I don’t shine, I endure I ain’t healed, I’m disciplined That’s a different kinda cure HOOK If I gotta carry it, I’ll carry it straight If I gotta bleed for it, I’ll bleed no breaks World on my back, still standin’ tall I don’t run from the weight, I answer the call VERSE 2 I seen wolves in church clothes preachin’ peace I seen kings fold over comfort I learned silence is a weapon too When anger start beggin’ for numbers I don’t chase love, I build trust Brick by brick, scar by scar I don’t need cheers, I need truth Tell me who I am when it’s dark I been lost, I been loud I been humbled by time Every demon got a name I say mine when I rhyme BRIDGE I ain’t ask for strength I was forced to earn it Pain don’t ask permission It just show up early But if you still standin’ Then you still chosen Now breathe VERSE 3 I don’t fear death, I fear wasted days I fear quittin’ when growth feels late I fear lettin’ my kid see doubt When resilience carved my face So I walk it out, chin high Every sin taught me restraint I don’t need heaven promised I need purpose in the pain FINAL HOOK If I gotta carry it, I’ll carry it proud Every weight made me solid now World on my back, feet on the ground I don’t bow to the weight, I rise with it now OUTRO You don’t beat the weight by droppin’ it You beat it by standin’ up under it