Dust on Our Shoes

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Father Christos, forgive me for bad acts Apocalyptic mind state like I’m Mad Max We outta whack, maybe Covid Vax or Anthrax Gen X gang members was some Bad cats with Mad Straps Hip hop, gang culture, that’s the Sad facts I can’t watch TV, it’s too soft like flap jacks Meager beginnings, grew up with Poor trash Counted out, but God didn’t use your math Christos blessed, pullin’ up with flava like DoorDash Working on my temper, I’m an Aries, you know war path [Pre-Chorus] I learned to hold my tongue when the old fuse burns Tryna break the cycle with the hard lessons learned Every scar has a story, every choice has a cost I was down in the count, but I never stayed lost [Chorus] We came up from the bottom with the dust on our shoes Still got a little faith and a whole lot to prove When the world goes sideways, keep your feet on the ground Christos, give me strength when the anger comes around [Verse 2] Old blocks taught a language that the schoolbooks missed A cold stare, closed fist, and a clenched-up list But the years show the difference between brave and reckless Between a life built steady and a name on a necklace I seen good hearts buckle when the pressure got steep Seen a loud man promise what he couldn’t keep So I measure my words, let the hot moment pass Try to build something solid that can outlive the past [Pre-Chorus] I learned to hold my tongue when the old fuse burns Tryna break the cycle with the hard lessons learned Every scar has a story, every choice has a cost I was down in the count, but I never stayed lost [Chorus] We came up from the bottom with the dust on our shoes Still got a little faith and a whole lot to prove When the world goes sideways, keep your feet on the ground Christos, give me strength when the anger comes around [Bridge] If I’m built from the wreckage, let me build something true Let the hands that once shook learn what patience can do I don’t claim I’m a saint, I just know what I owe One more chance, one clear step, one better road [Final Chorus] We came up from the bottom with the dust on our shoes Still got a little faith and a whole lot to prove When the world goes sideways, keep your feet on the ground Christos, give me strength when the anger comes around [Outro] Forgive me for the wrong turns, I’m still finding my way Temper in check, let the truth have its say From the hard beginnings to a future I choose A little more grace, a little less to lose