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The Strive Continues
R&B/Soul
The Strive Continues was released on May 26, 2026 by The Chosen Ones Entertainment/Dirty Pack Ent as a part of the album Concrete Hymns: Love & Life
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Release DateMay 26, 2026
LabelThe Chosen Ones Entertainment/Dirty Pack Ent
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM63

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Suno Ai
Suno Ai
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Tajuan Rashad Jefferson
Tajuan Rashad Jefferson
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Suno Ai
Suno Ai
Producer
Tajuan Rashad Jefferson
Tajuan Rashad Jefferson
Executive Producer

Lyrics

The scar is a reminder that the strive continues
You ain't been in my shoes, don't know what I been through
Eyes on the prize, the other side of the gate
But I know that I'm great, no matter my fate
The scar is a reminder that the strive continues
You ain't been in my shoes, don't know what I been through
Eyes on the prize, the other side of the gate
But I know that I'm great, no matter my fate
Stabbed in the temple, cell lit in red
Blood squirting out, thought I'd end up dead
Prison walls cold, thinking how far I done come
Phone in my my hand, dialin' 9-1-1
Panicked breathin', I was losin' time
Had to call my mom in case it was the last time
She cried on the line, said "baby, hold on tight
Said a prayer to Allah, tryin' not to lose sight
Doctors pumpin' IVs just to keep me here
Four bags deep, vision unclear
In and out of dreams, body went numb
But the faith in my soul beating louder than a drum
Nurses whisperin', "he's lucky to breathe
But I don't call it luck, it was Allah's decree
Now I see the ceiling, remember that fight
Face in the mirror, remindin' me every night
The scar is a reminder that the strive continues
You ain't been in my shoes, don't know what I been through
Eyes on the prize, the other side of the gate
But I know that I'm great, no matter my fate
The scar is a reminder that the strive continues
You ain't been in my shoes, don't know what I been through
Eyes on the prize, the other side of the gate
But I know that I'm great, no matter my fate
Close my eyes, still see the red rain
Hear screams in my head, still feel the pain
Ain't just a scar, it's a story I wear
Of survival, of purpose, of answered prayer
Blood on my hands, blood on the floor
Every time I blink, I relive the war
ICU lights, four days I lay
In a battle with death that ain't fade away
Now every mirror shows me what I survived
Scar on my head, proof I'm alive
Can't sleep right, trauma in my chest
But Allah gave me life, so I live it with zest
So I rise from the pain, and I walk with pride
A new chance to live, with Allah as my guide
Destiny callin', I'm answerin' loud
I ain't just alive… I'm destined, and proud
The scar is a reminder that the strive continues
You ain't been in my shoes, don't know what I been through
Eyes on the prize, the other side of the gate
But I know that I'm great, no matter my fate
The scar is a reminder that the strive continues
You ain't been in my shoes, don't know what I been through
Eyes on the prize, the other side of the gate
But I know that I'm great, no matter my fate
Written by: Tajuan Rashad Jefferson
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