Still I Rise

Still I Rise” [Intro] Yeah… From the gutter to the grace, you feel me? Hayward nights, cold pain, no escape But I’m still here… todavía de pie [Verse 1] Young niña, life hit hard at four Momma gone in a flash, hit-and-run on the door Didn’t even understand why the sirens would roar Just a baby in the chaos, heart already sore Daddy chose the high, yeah he chose them drugs Sent me to abuela, but the house had no love Bottle on the table, pills in the drawer I was chasing every feeling, always needing more Grew up too fast, nunca had a chance Just wanted something mine, just a shot at a plan But the streets start whispering, pulled me in quick Now I’m dancing with demons, yeah addicted to it [Hook] They say I’m lost, pero I’m still fighting Through the dark nights, yeah my soul still shining CPS took my babies, yeah it broke me down But I’m still breathing, I ain’t leaving the ground They can talk all they want from the next door view Nosy ass neighbors don’t know what I been through Call me what you want, I’m rising above Still got faith in God, still holding on to love [Verse 2] Different baby daddies, yeah they throw that shade Call me a whore—man, that shit played But they don’t see the nights I cried in pain Or the bruises hidden underneath that rain Domestic love turned violent real quick From “I got you forever” to a fist in the ribs Toxic ass love got me losing control Just tryna feel wanted, damn near sold my soul But fuck ‘em all, yeah I said that loud They jealous on the low, hiding in the crowd I’m something more than the rumors they spread I’m a queen in the storm, even when misled [Hook] They say I’m lost, pero I’m still fighting Through the dark nights, yeah my soul still shining CPS took my babies, yeah it broke me down But I’m still breathing, I ain’t leaving the ground They can talk all they want from the next door view Fake ass smiles, yeah I see right through I been down bad but I still got love God watching over me from above [Verse 3] Late thirties now, feeling empty inside Lost my kids, lost my dad, got nowhere to hide Two years gone since he passed away Still got questions I ain’t got the words to say Feel worthless sometimes, like I’m fading away Bottle in my hand just to get through the day Yeah I’m still an addict, yeah I still fall down But I get back up every time I hit the ground Faith strong though, yeah I talk to God Even when I’m walking through the darkest fog I know He see me, even in sin Still got grace for the fight I’m in [Bridge] I ain’t perfect, never said I was But I’m still worthy, yeah I still got love Cada lágrima, every scar I hold Built a stronger woman, made my heart turn gold [Final Hook / Outro] They say I’m lost—but nah, I’m found Even in the pain, I’m still profound Broken wings but I still fly Yeah they counted me out—but I still rise One day my babies gon’ see my change See their mama broke free from the chains Till then I fight, I won’t give up God got a plan… I just trust