(Oya, listen now)
Yeah, yeah
Blessings on blessings, eh
Even when the road was rocky, God was steady
Younger days, I see the world through different eyes
Everything was heavy, beneath the painted skies
I didn't understand the pain or the reason why
But now I see the blueprint, no need to cry
I look back at the fire, it was refining me
Breaking every chain, setting my spirit free
I understand the path, it was meant to be
Growing through the struggle, now I finally see
Oh, it’s a blessing, waking up to mama’s prayer
I feel the spirit moving, I know that You are there
My younger ones are watching, they need me to be strong
This fire in my soul, it’s where I belong
Nothing comes for free, out here on the street
But I keep on rising, standing on my feet
Yeah, we keep on growing, learning every day
Grace is the fuel that lights up my way
Life on the street, no, nothing is for free
They tell you keep on grinding, that’s the reality
I’m running for the gold, I’m chasing down the light
Even in the shadows, I’m winning every fight
I see my siblings looking, expecting me to lead
That’s the kind of ginger, that’s the kind of seed
I’m planting for the future, for all that we will be
Stronger than the mountain, deeper than the sea
Oh, it’s a blessing, waking up to mama’s prayer
I feel the spirit moving, I know that You are there
My younger ones are watching, they need me to be strong
This fire in my soul, it’s where I belong
Nothing comes for free, out here on the street
But I keep on rising, standing on my feet
Yeah, we keep on growing, learning every day
Grace is the fuel that lights up my way
Lessons in the pain, power in the climb
I’m taking back my crown, one step at a time
Everything I suffered, it wasn't in vain
Now I’m standing tall, dancing in the rain
Oh, it’s a blessing, waking up to mama’s prayer
I feel the spirit moving, I know that You are there
My younger ones are watching, they need me to be strong
This fire in my soul, it’s where I belong
Nothing comes for free, out here on the street
But I keep on rising, standing on my feet
Yeah, we keep on growing, learning every day
Grace is the fuel that lights up my way
Yeah, we keep on growing
Mama’s prayers, they never fail
We rise, we rise
(See gobe? No, just grace)
Always winning, on God