Raise It Up
Impact Repertory Theatre/Jamia Simone Nash Lyrics

No father figure in the house
The absence of a father figure in the house is affecting me significantly.

And I'm wondering how
I am uncertain and doubting my ability to handle this situation alone.

I'm gonna work it out
I am determined to find a way to get through this.

Oh

My friends keep on telling me
Although well-intentioned, my friends do not fully understand what I am going through.

How I don't need that man
My friends are trying to convince me that I do not need a male role model in my life.

But they don't really understand
I appreciate my friends' support, but ultimately they cannot fully comprehend my situation.

There's far
There are many

Too many pressures in reality
The pressures of the real world are overwhelming.

With dealing with the pain
Pain and hardship are a constant challenge.

The stress and poverty
The stress of living in poverty is a major source of difficulty.

And I gotta be myself because
I need to be true to myself and rely on myself to push through.

There's nobody else for me
No one else can truly understand my situation or hold my hand through it.

(No)

(Hang in there with me)
Stay with me and support me.

Sometimes it takes
It is sometimes necessary

A different kind of love
A unique kind of love and support.

To raise a child
To help a child grow and succeed.

(So don't give up)
Do not lose hope or give up.

So don't give up
Persevere and keep going.

(When pressures come down)
When life gets tough.

Sometimes it takes
It is sometimes necessary

A different kind of dream
A unique kind of vision or goal.

To make you smile
To bring joy and happiness.

(So raise it up)
Lift up your spirits.

So raise
Elevate your outlook and mood.

(Hang in there with me)
Stay with me and support me.

Sometimes we need
We sometimes require

Another helping hand
Additional assistance or support.

To show the way
To guide us towards a better path.

(When pressures come down)
When life gets tough.

Sometimes it seems impossible
At times, it can feel like an insurmountable challenge.

And that's why we pray
That is why we turn to prayer for strength and hope.

Seems to be
It appears that

Nothing left for me
I feel like I have nothing left.

Momma's gone
My mother is no longer with me.

Daddy didn't wanna be
My father was unwilling to be there for me.

And now I'm all by myself
I am on my own and must fend for myself.

Wondering where is love
Questioning the presence of love in my life.

Or should I just give up
Contemplating giving up and giving in to despair.

(Ya know)

Life falls down on me
Life's challenges and hardships weigh heavily on me.

Cuts into my soul
The pain cuts deeply and affects me emotionally.

But I know I got the strength
I am confident that I possess the necessary strength to endure.

To make it through it all
I am capable of overcoming all obstacles.

'Cause I'm still standing tall
I am determined to persevere and stand strong.

Breaking through these walls
I am ready to overcome my obstacles and barriers.

I'm gonna give my all
I am going to put forth my best effort and not hold back.

Feeling like
I feel as though I am

A motherless child
I feel like I am lacking the love and guidance of a motherly figure.

Pain cuts into my soul
The pain I feel affects me deeply and emotionally.

It's bringing me down
The emotional pain is causing me to feel sad and defeated.

Can't find my smile
I am having trouble finding happiness and joy in my life.

On the face
In the expression or countenance

Of a motherless child
As someone without the guidance and love of a mother.

I'm gonna break
I am determined to overcome my struggles and barriers.

Down these walls
I will break through the obstacles in front of me.

Gonna give my all
I will put forth my best effort and not give up.

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

We pray
We turn to prayer for strength and hope.

(Hang in there with me)
Stay with me and support me.

Sometimes it takes
It is sometimes necessary

A different kind of love
A unique kind of love and support.

To raise a child
To help a child grow and succeed.

(So don't give up)
Do not lose hope or give up.

Sometimes it takes
It is sometimes necessary

A different kind of dream
A unique kind of vision or goal.

To make you smile
To bring joy and happiness.

(So raise it up)
Lift up your spirits.

So raise it up
Elevate your outlook and mood.

(Hang in there with me)
Stay with me and support me.

Sometimes we need
We sometimes require

Another helping hand
Additional assistance or support.

To show you the way
To guide us towards a better path.

(So don't give up)
Do not lose hope or give up.

(When pressures come down)
When life gets tough.

Sometimes it seems impossible
At times, it can feel like an insurmountable challenge.

That's why we pray
That is why we turn to prayer for strength and hope.

So raise it up
Elevate your spirits.