Living In the Nation

You made a choice, You broke the mold, You raised your hand Now you’re living bold Oh, yes! You did. Oh, yes! I did. You turned your back On pain and lack. You said “No, thanks, I’m not going back!” Oh, yes! You did. Oh, yes! I did. When everyone else Was still asleep, You opened your eyes And took a peek. Oh, yes! You did. Oh, yes! I did. You saw the path You made a way You challenged fear Now you’re here to stay. Oh, yes! You did. Oh, yes! I did. Mama said “NO!” Daddy said “No!” Sista said “No!” And so did your bro. Oh,yes! They did Oh, yes! They did But you turned your back On mediocrity and lack, Said “Oh, no! This is it!” I’m done with trouble I don’t miss pain I’m looking for joy Personal growth and gain. Oh, yes! You did. Oh, yes! I did. Yeah, you turned your back On sorrow and lack On worry and grief On fear and blame You took the steps You fought the fight Then you stormed the stage On Saturday night! Oh, yes! You did! Oh, yes! I did! You had a four step plan In the palm of your hand. You fought your fear Courage brought you here Oh, yes! It did! Oh, yes! It did! Now you’re happy and bold You broke the mold You’re living large Fighting the fight Taking your cruises Changing your life You’re done with the bruises Oh, yes! You did! Oh, yes! I did! You’re soaring now Taking life higher Nothin gonna hold you Did what we told you Oh, yes! You did! Oh, yes! I did! The warmest of the warm Came along for the ride Shoulder to shoulder They stand by your side. Oh, Yes! They did! Oh, Yes! They did! Mama said “No!” Daddy said “No!” Sista said “No!” And so did your bro. Oh, yes! They did! Oh, yes! They did! You know it don’t matter Roaches gonna scatter You got new familia now Go on, take a bow! We got elevation Heart elation We’re all one family Livin in the Nation! Oh, yes! We did! Oh, yes! We did!