Mayday
Christine Horn...The R&B Alternative Lyrics

Awakened from my slumber by the thunder, lightning clapping
Waking up abruptly to the stormy weather outside

Raining on my window pane and praying I make something happen
Hoping for a positive change despite the gloomy circumstances

A preacher's prophecies never bothered me when I was younger
Religious teachings didn't affect me much in my youth

Sitting on my Grandma's lap, as she cried I often wondered
Reflecting on the emotions of my grandmother

What was her tears for?
Questioning the reason behind her tears

Could it be for my grandfather?
Considering if her tears were for my late grandfather

Or maybe she felt for me 'cause I'll see more of those cold tomorrows
Thinking that her tears might be for me and my challenging future

Then she see the world will up and turn on me
Expecting the world to be harsh towards me

'Cause the morals that she often spoke were meant for 1923
Realizing that her traditional values may not resonate in the modern world

I fall asleep off in her arms, a Psalm was spoken
Finding comfort in her presence and religious teachings

The Lord is surely my shepherd, he lead me to the water
Believing in divine guidance and provision

Thought that often stuck with me
Remembering the comforting thoughts

Amongst the wolves that run the streets
Navigating through a dangerous environment

Out here paying dues to lose
Struggling and sacrificing without gaining much

I pray your angels come for me
Seeking spiritual protection

A non-believer I never have and never could be
Maintaining faith despite challenges

Lord give me time to peep the signs I should see
Asking for insight and discernment

Sipping got me feeling like a player riding clean
Feeling confident and in control

Bending corners hoping I might find my Savior on the curb
Searching for guidance in unexpected places

I rarely go to Church
Not regularly attending religious services

False prophets rocking Prada so I rarely feel the word
Distrustful of insincere religious leaders

Jezebels lurking in the pews on the first
Noticing deceitful individuals in religious settings

Preacher's weaker than the deacon 'cause it's hard to fight the urge
Recognizing the struggles of religious leaders

It's hard to live and serve when you on the Devil's turf
Challenging to maintain faith in a corrupt environment

Sell your soul for the low with no sense of what it's worth
Giving up integrity without understanding the consequences

Don't get it twisted, I ain't no saint, I ain't no pastor
Acknowledging personal flaws and limitations

But prayer ain't just for cloudy days and natural disasters
Emphasizing the importance of prayer in all situations

Aware of what comes after, I bet you ain't for sure
Uncertain about the afterlife

I was warned that Heaven ain't the only place to go
Remembering teachings about different spiritual destinations

I'm doing what I can 'cause there really ain't much time
Taking action due to a sense of urgency

I leave this in the Lord's hands
Trusting in divine guidance

I'm tired of crying
Expressing emotional exhaustion

Man down
Signaling distress or trouble

Hope and pray and say I can't turn (Man down)
Seeking help and guidance in a difficult situation

He will find you, this world will grind you down
Facing challenges and hardships in life

Don't you be another (Man down)
Encouraging resilience and strength

Help is just one prayer away
Emphasizing the power of prayer for assistance

Mayday
Urgently calling for help or assistance

Father forgive us for we know not what we do
Seeking forgiveness for unknowingly making mistakes

Am I bias? I been pious put my nose up in the pews
Questioning personal bias and religious devotion

Like Paul I bear good news
Sharing positive messages like the apostle Paul

They think I'm pall-bearing
Misinterpreting my intentions as negative

My message sounds like death to these hearers as they perish
My words can be misunderstood and seem grim to some

Scaring to think we on the brink of death
Terrifying to contemplate mortality

But no one stops to look for answers on what happens next
Ignoring the deeper questions about the afterlife

Got a couple scriptures from my grandma
Received religious teachings from my grandmother

Sayings from a preacher
Words of wisdom from a religious leader

But can't live out these standards that we heard it takes to reach 'em
Struggling to meet the expectations set by religion

But when I look at Jesus
Inspired by the example of Jesus

He live the life I couldn't
Living a life of righteousness I aspire to

Suffered for my crime so I wouldn't
Endured suffering on my behalf

I used to have to sneak into movies 'cause I couldn't afford to pay
Facing financial hardships in the past

Explain to me how someone paved my way
Questioning the support received in difficult times

When I hear K.R.I.T. confessing I respect him
Appreciation for honesty and vulnerability in music

Cause most of us be lying like our lives don't need perfecting
Acknowledging the tendency to hide imperfections

Nothing that we can muster, nothing that we can change
Inability to overcome certain challenges

Admitting that we're imperfect, offending God with our games
Acknowledging flaws and mistakes that impact spirituality

Look I'm just being honest so don't take me for no lame
Being sincere and open about personal struggles

I seen it for myself, I'm a product of this thing
Experiencing struggles firsthand and learning from them

Now I found true religion, and it's not inside a denim
Discovering authentic spirituality beyond material possessions

And 'em overpriced shades are never giving us vision, let's go
Material possessions don't provide clarity or purpose

I seen another to know, so urgent
Recognizing the need for immediate action

Keep callin'
Persistently seeking guidance and help

Mayday
Urgent distress signal for assistance