Inner City Dreams
Kenny Pore Lyrics


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No power in my hands
Just a dream in my heart
Humbly on my knees
God, I beg you please
Up in our hearts
Help us to show
The love in our hearts
Love in our hearts
Help us to show
The love in our hearts
Mothers cryin’ out
Into a city that seems so dark
Father, show them your light
Give them comfort in the night
Teach them to pray
For a better way
Before it’s too late
Teach them to pray
For a better way
Before it’s too late
Father, why?
Must it be this way
Many hearts have been so badly broken
The words we need to hear are left unspoken
Help them to find
Your peace of mind
Let them know
(Love you so)
Help them to find
Your peace of mind
Let them know
(They got to know)
Help them to find
Your peace of mind
Let them know
(Everybody got to know)
Help them to find
Your peace of mind
Let them know
(Please let them know)
Dreams in my heart
Don’t let me lose the




Dream in my heart
Let us all be free someday

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kenny Pore's song "Inner City Dreams" capture the despair felt by those living in the inner city, which is characterized by poverty, crime, and violence. The song begins with a plea to God to help those who live in the inner city and to fill their hearts with love. The singer acknowledges that he has no power to change the situation himself, but dreams of a better world.


The lyrics express the need for hope and faith in a time of darkness. Mothers cry and fathers are absent, leaving children to fend for themselves in a world that seems impossible to navigate. The singer implores listeners to pray for a better way before it's too late. The pain and brokenness of a society that has been neglected and overlooked is palpable in the lyrics. But the singer holds onto hope and dreams of a world where everyone is free.


Overall, the song's message is one of love, hope, and prayer in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. It speaks to the despair felt by those living in poverty and the need for uplifting messages and support.


Line by Line Meaning

No power in my hands
I feel powerless to change the situation I see around me.


Just a dream in my heart
Though I feel powerless, I am not without hope for a better future.


Humbly on my knees
I am praying for guidance and strength to carry out God's will.


God, I beg you please
I am desperate for divine intervention to help those in need.


Up in our hearts
May love and compassion guide our actions.


Help us to show
May we demonstrate our love to others by our actions.


The love in our hearts
May our love for others motivate us to bring about positive change.


Mothers cryin’ out
Mothers in the inner city are suffering and in need of help.


Into a city that seems so dark
The inner city can be a bleak and dangerous place to live.


Father, show them your light
God, please bring hope and a sense of purpose to those living in darkness.


Give them comfort in the night
May those in need find solace and be comforted in their struggles.


Teach them to pray
May those in need develop a relationship with God and find strength through prayer.


For a better way
May God guide them toward a more positive path.


Before it’s too late
There is urgency in addressing their needs and struggles before it's too late.


Father, why?
I am questioning why there is so much suffering and despair in the world.


Must it be this way
I long for a world where there is less pain and more compassion.


Many hearts have been so badly broken
There are many people whose lives have been shattered by difficult circumstances.


The words we need to hear are left unspoken
People in need are sometimes neglected or overlooked, leaving them without hope or support.


Help them to find
May God lead them to the help and support they desperately need.


Your peace of mind
May they experience inner peace and find comfort in their struggles.


Let them know
May they feel loved and valued, and know that they are not alone.


(Love you so)
I love and care for those in need.


(They got to know)
It is crucial that those in need are aware of their value and worth.


(Everybody got to know)
We as a society have a responsibility to recognize and address the needs of those who are struggling.


(Please let them know)
May those in need feel supported and uplifted by those around them.


Dreams in my heart
My hope for a better future is strong and enduring.


Don’t let me lose the
May my hope and determination to effect change never falter or waiver.


Dream in my heart
My dream is that one day we will all be free from suffering and injustice.


Let us all be free someday
May we continue working toward a better future where all are valued and free from oppression.




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Written by: Kenny Pore

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