They taught me how to be strong, but never how to admit I was breaking, mm-mm, yeah

So when I cried in silence, yeah Never how to admit I was breaking

So when I cried in silence, I thought you weren't listening

Grew up hearing prayer the way, so I learned how to smile through pain

Lights flickering, fridge half empty, still told myself I'd be okay

They said a man don't cry, so I turned tears into anger

I wore pressure like armor, but it was killing me deeper

I kneeled down, said a word, still felt like heaven was distant

Started thinking maybe faith was for the ones who never slipped

I slipped again, slipped again

And shame spoke louder than the prayer did

I didn't know how to ask for help, I didn't know how to ask for help

Didn't wanna look weak to nobody, I didn't wanna look weak to nobody

I was fighting battles in my head while acting like I had it all together

I was tired, but I didn't quit

Oh, I was high, but I didn't miss

Yeah, even when my faith fell thin and my hope was barely there

I didn't have it figured out, but somehow I'm still here, I'm still here

Yeah, I'm still here

Days I ain't know how to feed my kids or keep the lights on through the night

Crying on the inside, but showing rage so I looked alright

I told God I'm trying, but I felt like I was failing

Every step forward I took felt like I slipped back twice

They told me just be patient, like patience don't get heavy

But you never let me stranded

Even when my faith got messy, I thought you were disappointed

But you were steady pulling me closer

Every time I hit the floor, you were the reason I got back up sober

I learned grace ain't a reward, it's a lifeline when you're drowning

And mercy don't run out just because I keep falling, I'm still here

After all the nights, I almost lost my mind

Even when I couldn't see the light

I've been outbroke, I lost my way, but you never let me go

And surviving is a miracle, then let the whole world know I'm still here

I'm still here

Not because I was strong

I'm still here

I'm still here

Because your mercy held on

I'm still here

After all the nights, I almost lost my mind

But I'm still here

I'm still here

Even when I couldn't see the light

I've been outbroke, I lost my way, but you never let me go

And surviving is a miracle, then let the whole world know I'm still here

Not because I was strong

I'm still here

Because your mercy held on

I'm still here

I don't have a perfect story, but I got a real one

I don't have a perfect story, but I got a real one

And if I'm breathing, it means you ain't fading

I don't have a perfect story, but I got a real one

And if I'm breathing, it means you ain't finished

Yeah