Found Me
From Poverty to Purpose: Demione Louis' Powerful Journey in 'Found Me'
Lyrics
Heard gunshots by the window
Gunshots heard near the window.
The hood gets no sleep
The neighborhood is restless and lacks peaceful sleep.
That's a nightmare as a kiddo
Recalling nightmares from childhood.
But this ghetto boy has dreams
Despite challenges, the person has dreams as a boy from the ghetto.
Mama working full time
Mother works full-time to provide for the family.
I stepped up full speed
The speaker takes responsibility and acts decisively.
Sister them stayed hungry
Siblings go hungry, emphasizing the struggle.
I'm whipping up some eats
The speaker cooks meals to alleviate hunger.
Like fatherhood at a young age
Experiencing fatherhood at a young age.
Eleven, twelve, thirteen
Ages eleven to thirteen, paying attention and growing up quickly.
Paid attention from head to toe
Being attentive to details, avoiding hesitation.
Can't afford cold feet
Cannot afford to be indecisive or fearful.
Poor life makes you humble
Difficult circumstances teach humility.
R.I.P. poverty
Expressing a desire to overcome poverty.
Heaven does have a ghetto
Believing in a spiritual presence in challenging environments.
As long as GOD on the scene
Having faith in God's intervention.
Off brand on my feet
Wearing non-branded shoes.
Off brand on my back
Wearing non-branded clothing.
Empty pockets and a full heart
Struggling financially but having a full heart.
My brand was that
Defining identity through personal experiences.
Smile on my face
Finding joy and maintaining a positive demeanor.
Joy on my plate
Experiencing conditional circumstances, but God's love remains constant.
Everything was conditional
Life's conditions were limiting, but God's love was unwavering.
But GOD's Love stayed great
Emphasizing the greatness of God's love amid challenging conditions.
Money wasn't the answer
Realizing that money alone does not solve problems.
Had to change my will
Changing one's mindset and approach.
This Fresh Prince stop chasing banks
Choosing a different path, moving away from material pursuits.
No uncle Phill
Rejecting a pursuit of wealth similar to "Fresh Prince" and "Uncle Phil."
I Fount
Discovery of self.
I FOUND ME
Affirmation of finding oneself.
Yeah through it all
Finding oneself through all experiences.
I FOUND ME
Reiterating the discovery of self.
I found me in the rubble
Finding oneself in the midst of challenges and difficulties.
Discipline from the struggle
Gaining discipline from hardships.
Leadership from the hustle
Developing leadership skills through the hustle of life.
Poor life makes you humble
Reiterating the humbling effect of a challenging life.
I fell down I stumbles
Facing setbacks but recovering without major mistakes.
Touchdown no fumble
Achieving success without significant errors.
Faith alone is no no
Highlighting the importance of effort and action, not just faith.
Had to apply muscle
Emphasizing the need for persistent effort and determination.
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