Altar Call
Rising Above: Embracing Dreams, Defying Gravity
Lyrics
As we give one last time before we make our way
Expressing the act of giving one last time before proceeding.
I offer you these words of encouragement
Offering words of encouragement to others.
I speak for myself and beings of light alike
Speaking on behalf of oneself and other positive entities.
Trace amounts of darkness we carry with us every breath until death
Acknowledging the presence of darkness within every individual until death.
No other choice but to rise above
Highlighting the necessity to rise above challenges with no alternative.
They wanna pull us down
Facing opposition from those attempting to bring others down.
Guess that's how it has to be
Accepting the inevitability of facing challenges.
There's no flight
Stating that progress requires overcoming challenges (no flight without gravity).
Without gravity
Emphasizing the interconnectedness of challenges and progress.
We been walkin' on a long road (400 years)
Reflecting on a long journey with a historical reference (400 years).
We been walkin' on a long road (So many tears)
Expressing the emotional weight of the journey with a mention of tears.
We been walkin' on a long road (Just tryna live)
Describing the struggle of simply trying to live life.
We been walkin' on a long road (Leave our kids something to build)
Desiring to leave a positive legacy for future generations.
We been walkin' on a long road (Give the fans somethin to feel)
Acknowledging the importance of providing meaningful experiences for fans.
We been walkin' on a long road (You know I gotta keep it real)
Committing to authenticity and honesty in creative expression.
Until we reach the crossroads
Anticipating a critical point or decision in the journey (crossroads).
Let your dreams take flight
Encouraging the pursuit of dreams.
Once that wind is beneath your wings
Highlighting the moment when conditions are favorable for success.
Oh your wings
Specifically referring to the wings that enable success.
You didn't even notice your wings
Noting the unconscious realization of personal potential.
They do come true
Asserting that dreams do come true.
It seems
Reflecting on the realization of dreams.
I laid a wish upon a Star
Making a wish and witnessing its fulfillment.
And here we are
Acknowledging the fulfillment of a wish.
To describe it I need a word stronger then grateful
Expressing gratitude beyond conventional words.
Cuz people out here starving
Contrasting personal blessings with the unfortunate reality of others.
And I get a plate full?
Questioning the fairness of receiving abundance while others suffer.
He keep blessing me why?
Reflecting on the continuous blessings and questioning their source.
If I can guess
Pondering the reason for receiving blessings.
When they was tellin me lies
Remaining true to oneself in the face of deception.
I stayed true
Emphasizing the importance of authenticity despite challenges.
It's nothin else to do but keep it real with yourself and others
Advocating for honesty with oneself and others as a protective measure.
That's your stealth that's your cover so nobody can open their mouth
Highlighting the importance of personal integrity as a shield against criticism.
And say I did them bad just that I'm a bad mutha (SHUTYOMOUTH)
Asserting a refusal to be portrayed negatively, emphasizing self-confidence.
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