Seat at the Table

Is it my turn? I was waiting on this day Freedom at last Ancestors paved the way (thank you) They say if your heart is pure Good things come your way (come my way) Earned my keep, through belief A seat at the Table (my rightful place) Question, was it worth it? Cause y'all are hot and bothered Thinking I don't deserve it I hear the objections (Courts in session) Beating down on my heart, my pride, my true possessions When I'm buried in the ground, that's all I'll be taking (Amen) Not the money I'll be making Leave my mark, earth quaking Did it for my family, for Seven year old me (I did it for her) Loyalty and trust, I put that it in my dreams Won't stay down, bounce back, no defeat Yeah and watch me put that on repeat Here to stay Pass the plate Heavy is the head Sit down, let's break bread Here to stay Pass the plate Came, saw, and conquered Yes, Bitch I ate Ate- I know you've heard this story, once or twice (how many times) Might have not known struggle But I've seen pain in the eyes (I seen it) Of my Mother, my Father This my history, I'm the author This that psychological thriller Michael Jackson, woman in the mirror Scream, 'God is a woman' (Yes she is) Because I saw strength in my Grandma Under duress, pressure (still raw) Looking to God for answers Said he saved her, I believe her Learned the hard way to conquer fear No Knights in shining armour Fairy tales really made me wonder (Cause you know, they really got me thinking about this stuff like) Try to learn from mistakes, pick it up, be brave Cause they'll hear and say what they want anyway Say things will be different on New Year's Eve They really think they tell you what you want to believe Won't listen to them Cause I don't need an Adam Goddess Athena, now watch me spill some wisdom Level up on you hoes Pledge allegiance with the anthem Got heads turning like an exorcism We're here to take over I came for the kingdom Standing at the gates No we're not welcome They say Chivalry is dead I'm inclined to believe them I'll follow custom And perform a post-mortem Cutting on you dead bitches Won't find her head bitches Get my own bread bitches Paint the town red bitches Here to stay Pass the plate Heavy is the head Sit down, let's break bread Here to stay Pass the plate Came, saw, and conquered Yes, Bitch I ate Here to stay (Here to stay) Here to stay (Here to stay) Here to stay (Here to stay) Here to stay (Here to stay) Pass the plate (Pass the plate) Came, saw, and conquered Yes, Bitch I ate