[Intro: Paul Russell]
Father, forgive us, for we sinned
Sometimes we jump off the deep end
T-Tell me You'll still be here when life gets hard
Yeah, yeah
All we need is something to turn to
'Cause these are the moments we learn through
We're stuck in a system that treats us hard
Oh

[Chorus: Paul Russell]
I said my mama told me that I could never give up (No, no, no)
And even though it's hard (Come on)
And we end up with scars
Yеah, yeah, yeah (Hey, hеy)
Sometimes, you get it, but it feels like it's never enough (No, no, no)
And even though it's hard
We come back to the start
And we can keep it ongoing

[Verse 1: Paul Russell]
Uh, I spent few too many of my nights in the gutter (C'mon)
I let my actions speak for me, but them joints have a stutter
Weight of the world, but with my head in another
I'm tryna fit into this system and it feel like street parkin' a Hummer (Woo)
But I know God got my story right (Amen), I know there's more to life
Than showin' up in public and the mess that I prioritize
But every time I see what's next gon' hurt
I stick around and watch the change make a new thing work (Woo, hey, hey)
[Chorus: Paul Russell]
I said my mama told me that I could never give up (No, no, no)
And even though it's hard (Ooh, come on)
And we end up with scars
Yeah, yeah, yeah (Ooh, hey, hey)
Sometimes, you get it, but it feels like it's never enough (No, no, no)
And even though it's hard (Ooh)
We come back to the start (Ooh)
And we can keep it ongoing

[Verse 2: Tedashii]
When I pray, I'm askin' God for better days (Yeah)
I don't pray for money, what I want it can't replace (Nope)
Just a little strength so I can try to run this race (Yes)
Cross the finish line, to the divine and I'm with [Chase?]
Thank God for this moxie (Yeah), He got me off the Oxy
I know these people mock me, the audacity, He got me (Oh)
But if I know God got me, why would I say it softly?
If you're lookin' for a picture of His grace, then tell 'em watch me (Ooh)
I'm livin' my life like [?], I'm takin' it back like a repo
Shootin' my shot for the free throw and kneelin' until we all equal
I'm black in America, I feel hysteria, they see my people as evil
I still wanna fight, but man, it's aight, don't wanna do nothing illegal (Woah)
Heart was heavy like a news report, I just needed true support (Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)
Someone may be losing more, but tell me what these wounds are for (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
It's okay, mama didn't raise me to quit (Ooh)
I'ma be here 'til the end
[Chorus: Paul Russell]
I said my mama told me that I could never give up
And even though it's hard (Ooh-ooh)
And we end up with scars
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Sometimes, you get it, but it feels like it's never enough (it's never enough)
And even though it's hard (Ooh-ooh)
We come back to the start
And we can keep it ongoing

[Outro]
My mama told me to never give up (Ooh, woah)
And even though it's hard (It's hard)
And we end up with scars (Scars)
Sometimes, you get it, but it feels like it's never enough (Oh-oh-oh)
And even though it's hard (Ooh-ooh)
We come back to the start, oh
My mama told me that I could never give up