Trials
Ace Hood Lyrics

I speak on behalf of the people
The artist represents many people who have faced and overcome difficulties.

Hope, faith
A message of optimism and belief, despite past struggles.

We all got a story, this is me
Everyone has their own personal journey to share, and this is the artist's story.

Okay, please forgive me father all the sinning I done did
Asking for forgiveness for past transgressions.

All the dirt I had to do
Acknowledging past negative actions taken to survive.

All the trouble I've been in
The artist has had many hardships and struggles in their life.

Went through Trials & Tribulations every day to make some ends
The artist has undergone many difficult experiences and hardships in order to survive.

I'm a walkin' testimony still I stand yet again
Despite the artist's past hardships, they have persevered and continue on.

You don't know shit that I been through, all this pain ain't that the truth
The artist's experiences and pain cannot be fully understood by others.

So much tears that I done cried feeling like I ain't got shit to lose
The artist has been through so much pain and loss that they feel they have little else to lose.

Why my granny passed away? Why my daughter didn't stay?
The artist has experienced loss and death in their family and is questioning why this is happening to them.

Wish they both was here today oh Lord in Jesus name
The artist is wishing for the presence of loved ones who have passed away, and feels that only prayer can help them through this hardship.

I done been through hell and back momma dodgin' heart attacks
The artist has faced many hardships, and their mother has also faced serious health issues.

Ain't no A/C in the house just a broken thermostat
The artist's living conditions are not ideal, with no functioning A/C to help cope with the heat.

Bill collectors on my line please don't fuckin' call me back
The artist is burdened with financial struggles and is being pressured by bill collectors.

Got me stressin' about this shit ain't no way I could relax
The artist is feeling immense stress and pressure due to financial struggles and hardships.

I was only eighteen ain't no money comin' fast
The artist was financially struggling from a young age.

Had no choice but turn to God take some trouble of her back
The artist relied on their faith in God to help them through their hardships.

Everything just goin' wrong feel like nothin' goin' right
The artist is feeling that everything is going wrong and nothing is going right in their life.

I just seen my homie Dale and he died within the night
The artist has recently lost a friend, and is facing regular hardships.

Boy these streets ain't nothin' nice had to make way out the hood
The artist comes from a difficult environment and had to find a way out.

Don't nobody give a damn had to make sure we was good
The artist had to provide for themselves and their family, as nobody else was looking out for them.

Just like that before you knew it I had got my record deal
Despite all the hardships, the artist was able to find success with their music and sign a record deal.

When you make it from the bottom just imagine how it feel
The artist is proud of their success, especially considering where they started from in life.

Lord knows them niggas hate everybody had a doubt
Despite the artist's success, they are still facing criticism and doubt from others.

Who this nigga think he is that little black boy from the south
The artist is facing negative perceptions and assumptions about them due to their background and ethnicity.

They was laughin' at me then ain't no laughin' at me now
The artist has overcome negative perceptions of them and is now successful.

And for those who don't believe ask 'em now who run the town
The artist is now successful and well-known, and those who doubted them now cannot deny their success.

Ain't no way I'm givin' up, ain't no way I'm givin' in
The artist is determined and will not give up despite past hardships.

I done lost it all before can't go through this shit again no (no)
The artist has experienced major losses in the past and does not want to go through this again.

Let me get it back to legit to quit Porsche got two percented tint
The artist has found success and is now able to enjoy luxuries such as a high-end car.

Bitch I made so many hits look how quickly they forget
Despite the artist's success, there are still those who do not recognize or acknowledge their contributions.

Go ahead and count me out you can talk behind my back
The artist is aware of haters and those who do not believe in them, but is not concerned with their negativity.

Don't give a fuck about what you say so you think my music wack
The artist is not affected by criticism of their music.

That ain't what my banker said couple million wired in
The artist is very successful financially, despite what critics may say about their music.

Hope I see a hundred more that's before retirement
The artist hopes to continue their success and financial stability for many years to come.

Motivation on you hoes ain't no waitin' on the dough
The artist is motivated and driven to continue their success, and is not waiting on handouts or luck.

Heard they prayin' that I fail tell them Ace will never fold
Despite others wishing for the artist's failure, they are determined and will not give up.

I'm a walkin' testimony and I mean just what I say
The artist's past experiences have made them into a testament of resilience and strength.

Looked my daughter in her eyes right before she passed away
The artist has experienced immense loss, including the loss of their daughter.

Watched them doctors pull the plug don't wanna live another day
The artist has experienced very difficult and emotional situations, including the loss of a loved one and extreme sickness.

This was all in God's fate could not be no other way
The artist believes in God and fate, and attributes their experiences to this.

How I did it, I kept my faith
The artist has been able to persevere through their hardships by relying on their faith in God.

They tried to break me but there ain't no way
Despite past hardships and attempts to bring them down, the artist remains strong and resilient.

I kept my focus whipped up the potion
The artist was able to stay focused and motivated despite past struggles and obstacles.

And when you make it out the struggle you the chosen
The artist believes that those who have overcome extreme hardships are chosen and special in some way.

I seen the light, oh glory glory, trials and tribulations my life is a story
The artist has seen triumph in their past difficulties and hardships, and their life is a story of perseverance and strength.

And everything I did to make it made me who I am today
The artist's past experiences and hardships have shaped them into the person they are today.

We the Best is in my blood ain't no father around to thank
The artist was able to find success and become the best in their craft despite not having a father figure to guide them.

I'm a lion in this field and my heart is made of steel
The artist is determined and strong, with a heart that cannot be broken.

Catch me speedin' to the top hollerin' God take the wheel
The artist is speeding towards their goals and success, but is still relying on their faith in God along the way.

Have mercy, and even though we all are not perfect, forgive me
The artist acknowledges their imperfections and asks for forgiveness from a higher power.