Raise It Up
Jamia Simone Nash;Impact Repertory Theatre Lyrics

No father figure in the house
Growing up without a father figure is a reality.

And I'm wondering how
It can be difficult to navigate life without a father figure.

I'm gonna work it out
I am determined to overcome these challenges.

My friends keep on telling me
People around me have opinions on how I should live my life.

How I don't need that man
Many people suggest that I don't need a father figure.

But they don't really understand
However, they haven't experienced growing up without one firsthand.

There's far
Growing up can come with many challenges.

Too many pressures in reality
These challenges can be overwhelming.

With dealing with the pain
The pain can be a lot to handle.

The stress and poverty
There are other pressing issues I have to worry about.

And I gotta be myself because
It's important for me to stay true to who I am.

There's nobody else for me (No)
It's up to me to handle my situation.

(Hang in there with me)
I appreciate your support through these tough times.

Sometimes it takes
Sometimes a different approach is required.

A different kind of love
Parenting without a father figure requires a different kind of love.

To raise a child
I am determined to raise myself and overcome these challenges.

(So don't give up)
Even though it's tough, it's important to keep going.

(When pressures come down)
There will be times when life gets difficult.

Sometimes it takes
A different approach is required.

A different kind of dream
A different, positive perspective is necessary to keep going.

To make you smile
Finding happiness can make all the difference.

(So raise it up)
Keep pushing forward and staying positive.

(Hang in there with me)
Thank you for supporting me through this tough time.

Sometimes we need
Sometimes, we can't do it all alone.

Another helping hand
It's important to seek help and support from others.

To show the way
Having someone guide us can be helpful.

(When pressures come down)
Difficulties are inevitable, but we can overcome them.

Sometimes it seems impossible
At times, it can feel like there's no hope.

That's why we pray
Religion and faith can provide hope and support.

Seems to be
My life hasn't been easy.

Nothing left for me
The challenges I face can sometimes leave me feeling hopeless.

Momma's gone
I don't have a mother figure to support me.

Daddy didn't wanna be
My father figure wasn't there for me.

And now I'm all by myself
I am facing these challenges alone.

Wondering where is love
I seek love and support in my life.

Or should I just give up (Ya know)
Sometimes it can feel like giving up might be the easier route.

Life falls down on me
The challenges I face can be overwhelming.

Cuts into my soul
The pain is deep and can be difficult to handle.

But I know I got the strength
I have the inner strength to overcome these challenges.

To make it through it all
I will get through this difficult time.

'Cause I'm still standing tall
I am determined to overcome these challenges.

Breaking through these walls
I am overcoming the obstacles in my life.

Gonna give my all
I am giving my best effort to overcome these hardships.

Feeling like
The challenges I face can leave me feeling down.

A motherless child
Growing up without a mother figure can be tough.

Pain cuts into my soul
The pain can be difficult to handle.

It's bringing me down
The challenges are affecting my mental and emotional state.

Can't find my smile
It can be difficult to find happiness and joy in life.

On the face
In my current situation.

Of a motherless child
Growing up without a mother is affecting me.

I'm gonna break
It can be tough to handle all of these challenges.

Down these walls
I am working to overcome these challenges and obstacles.

Ya know
You understand what I'm going through.

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I am determined to get through this tough time.

(Hang in there with me)
Thank you for supporting me through this tough time.

Sometimes it takes
Sometimes we need a different perspective to overcome life's challenges.

A different kind of love
Parenting without a mother or father requires an alternative form of love and support.

To raise a child
I am determined to overcome these challenges and raise myself.

(So don't give up)
I can't give up, even when life gets tough.

(When pressures come down)
There will be times when life is difficult.

Sometimes it takes
Overcoming challenges sometimes requires a different mindset.

A different kind of dream
A different type of positivity is needed to push through tough times.

To make you smile
Happiness and joy are still possible, even in tough times.

(So raise it up)
I am determined to stay positive and push through these tough times.

(Hang in there with me)
Your support means everything to me.

Sometimes we need
We can't do everything alone.

Another helping hand
I need help and support from those around me to overcome these challenges.

To show you the way
It's important to have someone guide us when we're lost.

(So don't give up)
Even when life gets tough, I won't give up.

(When pressures come down)
Difficulties can come and go, but we can handle them.

Sometimes it seems impossible
It's easy to feel like giving up sometimes.

That's why we pray
We can rely on faith and spirituality to provide hope and support.

So raise it up
I am determined to overcome these challenges.