Head Held High

Life throws shade, clouds gather overhead Sunshine's in my soul, it can't be left for dead Head held high, chin up, even in the rain Got a fire in my belly, wash away my pain Life throws shade, clouds gather overhead Sunshine's in my soul, it can't be left for dead Head held high, chin up, even in the rain Got a fire in my belly, wash away my pain Concrete symphony, grey canvas unfoldin' Every crack a story, lessons I'm holdin' Sun barely peeks through, but hope's the paint I choose Brushstrokes of hustle, dreams ain't on no snooze Grinding gears, bills stackin', pockets feelin' thin Step by step I keep going, my internal win See doubt tappin' on my shoulder, whispers in my ear Give up, this ain't for you, disappear Sunlight spill through cracks in this gloomy place A testament to hope, blooming in this urban space Doubt may tap my shoulder, the Lord is my shield Deflecting negativity, my spirit revealed Challenges are stepping stones, ev'ry struggle a teacher Carry you don't step on stones, ev'ry trouble a preacher Love's a heartbeat, flowing through my veins Life's ain't a burden, I'm breaking free my chains Life throws shade, clouds gather overhead Sunshine's in my soul, it can't be left for dead Head held high, chin up, even in the rain Got a fire in my belly, wash away my pain Life throws shade, clouds gather overhead Sunshine's in my soul, it can't be left for dead Head held high, chin up, even in the rain Got a fire in my belly, wash away my pain The fire is ignited, now I know what to do Phoenix rising from the ashes, I be a friend to you I know I belong, and I know, so do you I am because you are, Ubuntu A way of life, a feeling, a bond that cannot break We rise as one people, for each other's sake Community strong, always there to lend a hand Share the knowledge, grow together, you understand? We're the hands that build, the voices that unite Ubuntu's flame burns stronger, with every challenge we fight In unity lies strength, a force that can't be swayed Together we'll conquer, a brighter future made Life throws shade, clouds gather overhead Sunshine's in my soul, it can't be left for dead Head held high, chin up, even in the rain Got a fire in my belly, wash away my pain Life throws shade, clouds gather overhead Sunshine's in my soul, it can't be left for dead Head held high, chin up, even in the rain Got a fire in my belly, wash away my pain