Hope
Ace Hood Lyrics

I feel you
Acknowledging the struggles of others and expressing sympathy.

To every girl who ain't never had a daddy
Addressing young women who grew up without a father figure in their lives.

And every boy who ain't never have a mother
Addressing young men who grew up without a mother figure in their lives.

To that pretty woman lost in the world
Addressing women who feel lost and alone and who believe that no man could ever love them.

Who seem to think another man won't love her
Acknowledging that some women believe that no man would be interested in them due to their circumstances.

All the homies locked up in the pen
Addressing friends who are incarcerated and cannot seem to escape trouble.

Who can never seem to dodge that trouble
Pointing out that these friends are unable to avoid getting into trouble.

Hold your head up high 'cause there's better days,
Encouraging people to stay positive even amidst difficult situations and to hope for better days.

hard times I was praying for them better ways
Stating that in tough times, it's important to pray for and hope for better days.

I don't know a niggas struggle but I know pain
Admitting that he may not be able to relate to others' struggles but can understand and empathize with their pain.

Cold world but a nigga trying to maintain
Acknowledging that the world can be harsh, but he's doing his best to hold on and take care of himself.

Still praying for a little change
Reiterating his hope for small positive changes in his life and the world around him.

Bills due and I can't pay
Illustrating the struggle of not having enough money to pay necessary bills.

Or when your money low when your rent late
Highlighting the struggle of not having enough money to pay rent on time.

And doc say granny gone after thirty days
Mourning the news of his grandmother's health, as the doctor has given her 30 days to live.

You don't even know the half of my heartache
Suggesting that others only see a small part of his suffering and that there is much more to his pain that he keeps hidden.

Too many I done lost is a heartbreak
Mourning the loss of loved ones and how it has impacted him emotionally.

And they wonder why this young nigga goin' hard
Expressing frustration at others who question his drive and determination to succeed even when facing many obstacles.

I done came too far from my boulevard
Reflecting on how far he has come despite growing up in a rough neighborhood.

Couple war wounds, few battle scars,
Referencing the physical and emotional pain he has experienced in his quest for success.

But I'm still here living gotta thank God.
Reminding himself to remain thankful for his life despite the obstacles.

Its a cold world, it don't love you
Stating that the world can feel cruel and unforgiving.

Funny what a little faith and a hope do
Reflecting on how hope and faith can change one's perspective and bring positivity even in difficult times.

And I know my momma praying for me,
Acknowledging the love and support of his family, particularly his mother.

And my granny praying for me,
Acknowledging the love and support of other family members, particularly his grandmother.

I'm hustling for my family and thats every day and night,
Expressing his motivation to work hard and succeed in order to provide for his family.

And the day I witnessed my daughter born
Reflecting on the emotional and significant moment when his daughter was born.

It was the greatest day of my life, my life.
Highlighting the importance and joy of this occasion in his life.

Yeah take a look in my eyes, look how far a nigga came
Encouraging others to look at his life and the progress he has made despite the odds.

You can search my soul, you understand my pain
Inviting others to reflect on the depth of his emotional pain and struggles.

Nigga trust nobody, and that probably never change
Stating his difficulty in trusting others due to past experiences.

With a little bit of hope, you can reach your dreams
Reiterating the power of hope and its ability to help achieve one's goals and dreams.

Growing up I wanted to be like Jordan,
Reflecting on his childhood dreams and aspirations.

Even though I couldn't really afford it.
Acknowledging the financial limitations that he faced as a child.

Who's to say I can't be an Obama,
Expressing his belief that he can still achieve great things despite his difficult upbringing and other obstacles.

A Tiger Woods worth about a billion dollars?
Reflecting on other individuals who have succeeded despite similar struggles that he has faced.

Everybody wanna sell a little coke,
Commenting on how others may turn to illegal means to make money.

'Cause its cool to them niggas you know.
Suggesting that this behavior is often praised or viewed as cool by others in his community.

Don't nobody wanna be another judge.
Pointing out that other professions, such as judges, are looked down upon in his community.

Young niggas only looking for the plug (hope)
Observing that many young people in his community are only interested in finding a way to make money or improve their situation.

Watch your momma doing dope
Recounting a painful experience of witnessing his mother use drugs.

Daddy locked in the pen
Sharing that his father is incarcerated.

And you on your own
Illustrating the feeling of being alone and having to fend for himself.

Gotta keep your head up
Encouraging himself and others to remain positive despite the challenges they face.

When you're tired and fed up
Admitting that it can be challenging to remain positive in tough situations.

Better days gon' come
Reiterating his hope and faith that better days are coming for himself and others around him.

Through the trials and tribulations,
Reflecting on the difficulties and hardships that he has faced.

Nigga still I stand, thank God in advance
Acknowledging the hardships he has overcome and expressing gratitude for surviving despite the odds.