"Protect Your Peace" lyrics
Stand tall through the struggle, life shorter than it seem
Can't celebrate too long, gotta focus on the dream
I remember cold nights sittin', posted on the porch
Lights out in the house, the moonlight was the torch
Now I'm movin' different, had to tighten up my circle
Too many people smile in your face, secretly wanna hurt you
Jealousy contagious, had to cut it at the root
Ungrateful folks around you envy, wishin' they was you
I stopped askin' why and started lookin' in the mirror
Every lesson hit harder, every vision got clearer
Bad luck ain't always luck, sometimes it's your decisions
Sometimes God remove people just to sharpen your position
Had to take time for myself, put the phone on silent
Peace became expensive, so I moved a lil' more private
Therapy sessions taught me wounds don't heal by hidin'
Strong men cry too, that's the truth they keep denyin'
Opened my Bible, found strength inside the pages
Every chapter felt like wisdom from the elders through the ages
Love your neighbor as yourself, that's the message I embrace
Can't pour into nobody else if your own cup ain't straight
Fake love get exposed when the blessings start stackin'
Folks cheer for your journey 'til they see it really happen
Then the energy get funny, conversations get strange
Same ones that said they love you start prayin' for your pain
So I protect my spirit like security at the gate
No room for bad intentions, no vacancy for hate
I ain't racin' nobody, I'm just runnin' my own route
Success ain't who ahead of you, it's who you became throughout
Memphis raised me tough, gave me rhythm, gave me soul
Taught me how to keep pushin' when the world get cold
It's a beautiful city, gave the culture its sound
No matter where I go, that's forever my town
You see me smilin', but I'm strategic with my moves
Every loss was preparation, every start became a tool
Get up and choose your purpose, that's the quote of the day
And if they cross you twice, hmm, let 'em drift away
Protect your peace, read your Bible
Go to therapy, cut off the fake
And remember, the real flex ain't money
It's wakin' up every morning with a healthy mind and a grateful heart
Can't celebrate too long, gotta focus on the dream
I remember cold nights sittin', posted on the porch
Lights out in the house, the moonlight was the torch
Now I'm movin' different, had to tighten up my circle
Too many people smile in your face, secretly wanna hurt you
Jealousy contagious, had to cut it at the root
Ungrateful folks around you envy, wishin' they was you
I stopped askin' why and started lookin' in the mirror
Every lesson hit harder, every vision got clearer
Bad luck ain't always luck, sometimes it's your decisions
Sometimes God remove people just to sharpen your position
Had to take time for myself, put the phone on silent
Peace became expensive, so I moved a lil' more private
Therapy sessions taught me wounds don't heal by hidin'
Strong men cry too, that's the truth they keep denyin'
Opened my Bible, found strength inside the pages
Every chapter felt like wisdom from the elders through the ages
Love your neighbor as yourself, that's the message I embrace
Can't pour into nobody else if your own cup ain't straight
Fake love get exposed when the blessings start stackin'
Folks cheer for your journey 'til they see it really happen
Then the energy get funny, conversations get strange
Same ones that said they love you start prayin' for your pain
So I protect my spirit like security at the gate
No room for bad intentions, no vacancy for hate
I ain't racin' nobody, I'm just runnin' my own route
Success ain't who ahead of you, it's who you became throughout
Memphis raised me tough, gave me rhythm, gave me soul
Taught me how to keep pushin' when the world get cold
It's a beautiful city, gave the culture its sound
No matter where I go, that's forever my town
You see me smilin', but I'm strategic with my moves
Every loss was preparation, every start became a tool
Get up and choose your purpose, that's the quote of the day
And if they cross you twice, hmm, let 'em drift away
Protect your peace, read your Bible
Go to therapy, cut off the fake
And remember, the real flex ain't money
It's wakin' up every morning with a healthy mind and a grateful heart
