Lord Hold My Hand
Jalen Santoy Lyrics

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Lord, hold my hand, so I will not die in these streets
My Lord hold my hand, so I will not die in these streets
I′m just sayin', Lord,
Hold my hand and I will not die in these streets
Ooh, Lord, hold my hand, so I will not die in these streets

Black owned business is where cement is shipped
Everyone lined up, ain′t no innocence here

I'm the one you should fear, look at the cap
Look at the tag on my back when they see where I'm at in the [?]
Black
They don′t like that, no, they don′t like that
Now we ride to stones and got a bite back
Had to switch it up 'cause it was like that
Now I got my freedom and my strives
′Cause I interfere them living life
I can't let it trap me in my mind
Do mama fell alone, I can′t decide
Do I wanna be alone I'll let you ride
But I know things like this don′t just happen for no reason
Got my own thing, my mind transform things and now I'm teaching, like
I, my, try, my, look how I got'em sayin′

Lord, hold my hand, so I will not die in these streets
My Lord hold my hand, so I will not die in these streets
I′m just sayin', Lord,
Hold my hand and I will not die in these streets
Ooh, Lord, hold my hand, so I will not die in these streets

You know, sometimes everybody need somebody to lean on
I just got off the phone with little cousin at the end of the day
They just tell me how things been changing on the way
And you know, it′s awesome, look

Like why you go back to that life when you
Know it ain't right, now you got you a kid
Walk through with the gun in your
Hand like you goin′ to stand with the [?]
I knew what it was when you said it
In letter and letter be gassin' no kids
Like why you be talkin′ like that but be scared to
React when you ain't held a smoke and you're black
I know you smoke backwards to get
Acted up when the judge bring back good news
Sayin′ how you givin′ it up, but look how you given it up
You call me collect,
But we don't connect, your mother be stressin′ enough
She ain't had raised little thug,
All of the above, on everything I love, only One can judge

Lord, hold my hand, so I will not die in these streets
My Lord hold my hand, so I will not die in these streets
I′m just sayin', Lord,
Hold my hand and I will not die in these streets (careful)
Ooh, Lord, hold my hand, so I will not die in these streets

Lord, hold my hand, so I will not die in these streets
(Lord, hold my hand while I run this race, wo-, wo-, woah)

Hey, Lord hold my hand, so I will not die in these streets
(Lord, hold my hand while I ru-, run this race)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jalen Santoy's "Lord Hold My Hand" express the artist's plea for divine protection in a dangerous world. He asks the Lord to hold his hand so he won't die in the streets, conveying his fear of the violence that surrounds him. The references to black-owned businesses and the experience of being black suggest that the violence is not just random, but often a result of prejudice and systemic injustice.

The second verse speaks to the need for support and guidance from those we love when facing hardship. The artist describes a conversation with a family member who is struggling with making good choices in life. He calls for honesty and accountability, but also for empathy and understanding. The contrast between the artist's own request for divine intervention and his offer of compassion to another person suggests that the two are not mutually exclusive, but rather complementary.

Overall, "Lord Hold My Hand" is a powerful expression of vulnerability, fear, and hope in a world where survival is not guaranteed. The artist's faith resonates with many listeners who share his experience of navigating systemic injustice and personal struggle.

Line by Line Meaning

Lord, hold my hand, so I will not die in these streets
Asking God for protection in the dangerous neighborhood

My Lord hold my hand, so I will not die in these streets
Repetition of the request for divine protection

I′m just sayin', Lord, Hold my hand and I will not die in these streets
Emphasizing the plea for help from a higher power

Ooh, Lord, hold my hand, so I will not die in these streets
Reiteration of the prayer for safety

Black owned business is where cement is shipped
Describing the economic reality of a black community

Everyone lined up, ain′t no innocence here
Acknowledging the prevalence of crime in the neighborhood

I'm the one you should fear, look at the cap
Asserting dominance and power

Look at the tag on my back when they see where I'm at in the [?]
Acknowledging the societal stereotypes associated with being a young black man in a dangerous neighborhood

Black, They don′t like that, no, they don′t like that
Commenting on the systemic racism black people face

Now we ride to stones and got a bite back
Using violence to fight back against oppression

Had to switch it up 'cause it was like that
Adapting to survive in a harsh environment

Now I got my freedom and my strives
Overcoming obstacles and hardships to achieve success

′Cause I interfere them living life
Challenging social norms and expectations

I can't let it trap me in my mind
Refusing to let negative thoughts and experiences control one's life

Do mama fell alone, I can′t decide
Struggling to navigate one's own path in life

Do I wanna be alone I'll let you ride
Choosing to be independent but open to friendship and love

But I know things like this don′t just happen for no reason
Believing in the power of destiny

Got my own thing, my mind transform things and now I'm teaching, like
Becoming a role model and sharing valuable life lessons

You know, sometimes everybody need somebody to lean on
Acknowledging the importance of support from others

I just got off the phone with little cousin at the end of the day
Sharing a personal anecdote about family

They just tell me how things been changing on the way
Noticing positive development and progress

Like why you go back to that life when you
Questioning why someone would continue to engage in dangerous activities

Know it ain't right, now you got you a kid
Highlighting the importance of being a responsible parent

Walk through with the gun in your
Describing the prevalence of weapons in the neighborhood

Hand like you goin′ to stand with the [?]
Referring to gang activities or turf wars

I knew what it was when you said it
Recognizing warning signs and predicting consequences

In letter and letter be gassin' no kids
Rejecting harmful and negative influences

Like why you be talkin′ like that but be scared to
Calling out hypocritical behavior

React when you ain't held a smoke and you're black
Addressing the stereotype that black men are inherently violent

I know you smoke backwards to get
Acknowledging the use of drugs as a coping mechanism

Acted up when the judge bring back good news
Reacting negatively to positive changes in life

Sayin′ how you givin′ it up, but look how you given it up
Contrasting someone's words with their actions

You call me collect, But we don't connect, your mother be stressin′ enough
Reflecting on a strained relationship with a family member

She ain't had raised little thug, All of the above, on everything I love, only One can judge
Acknowledging the importance of family upbringing and personal responsibility

Lord, hold my hand, so I will not die in these streets (careful)
Repeating the prayer for safety and caution

Ooh, Lord, hold my hand, so I will not die in these streets
Final plea for divine protection

Lord, hold my hand, so I will not die in these streets (Lord, hold my hand while I run this race, wo-, wo-, woah)
Recognizing the metaphorical journey of life as a race and asking for guidance to finish it well

Hey, Lord hold my hand, so I will not die in these streets (Lord, hold my hand while I ru-, run this race)
Repeating the prayer for guidance and protection while running the race of life

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