Say Something
Mariah Carey (Feat. Snoop Dogg) Lyrics

Heavenly Father
Opening statement, addressing God

I wanna thank you for what You've done for me
Appreciating God's blessings in one's life

In my life
Acknowledging God's presence in one's life

I try so hard to be faithful, and I am faithful to You
Expressing commitment to maintaining faith and devotion to God

And my soul just running away to You,
Desiring to be closer to God and seek comfort in His embrace

And I want you to grab my hand and hold me
Seeking God's guidance and support

I know, I know, I know
Reiterating one's faith and trust in God

One of these old days, I'm gonna run away to You
Looking forward to reuniting with God in Heaven

Yes I am
Reaffirming one's conviction to their faith

Make me wanna run away (I do, I do)
Expressing a yearning to escape worldly troubles

Pack my bags and get away
Desiring to leave behind one's problems and worries

On my knees at night, I pray (oh down on my knees, I pray)
Seeking God's help and comfort through prayer

That we will live another day (thank You for lettin' me live another day)
Grateful for God's mercy and protection, hoping for a better tomorrow

You always got something to say
Acknowledging that God always has a message for us

In the kitchen with my kinfolk, cookin'
Describing a scene of family gatherings and unity

They say the devil always show up when you're not lookin'
Acknowledging the presence of evil in the world

That's why I'm doing God's work
Stating a commitment to following God's teachings

I'll hook 'em with the scripture
Using religious teachings to guide people

Then bring it all to life so everyone can get the picture
Making religious teachings relatable and applicable to daily life

I'm withcha (oh)
Supporting and standing with those who follow God's path

See, this is for my folks who hold the fence up
Dedicated to those who protect and defend their faith

The preachers, ministers, deacons, ushers and the sisters
Naming the members of the church community

My granny used to say "Give us our daily bread" (Daily bread yeah)
Recalling the wisdom and teachings of one's elders

She put it in my heart, and now it's in my head
Stating the impact of one's grandmother's teachings on their faith

I'm at the park, playin' ball with the children
Describing a scene of community and innocence

Providing the league so I can help restore the feeling
Working to create a positive and uplifting environment

It's a blessing to give back, so let's keep giving it
Recognizing the value of charitable acts and wanting to continue doing good

Walk by faith, and showing how we livin' it (livin' it)
Striving to live a life guided by faith and setting an example

Lovin' it, avoiding the hate
Embracing love and kindness while staying away from negativity

Shout out to Ruth for giving birth to Nate
Thanking someone for their contribution to one's life

That's my homeboy's momma (ooh)
Identifying a member of one's community, expressing familiarity and respect

We was raised in the Church, we take God with us
Describing the impact of religious upbringing and the importance of faith in one's life

Do right, don't fight or try to squall with us
Encouraging others to follow a righteous path and avoid conflict

No weapon formed against me shall prosper
Having faith in God's protection and rejecting negativity or harm

And that's fact, truth mane
Affirming the validity and importance of one's beliefs

The Gospel
Referring to the teachings of Jesus Christ and the message of salvation

Sittin' on the corner, tryna figure the fall
Describing a scene of uncertainty and struggle

You done got too high, now you're feeling so low
Expressing the consequences of straying from the right path

I'm just a nobody, tryna tell everybody
Embracing humility and sharing one's faith with others

About somebody who can save anybody
Spreading hope and faith in God's power to save anyone

I remember what my Grandma said, "Give us our daily bread"
Recalling the importance of prayer, sustenance, and faith

It's in my heart, and my head
Affirming the lasting impact of one's grandmother's teachings on their faith

On the block with the homie and they whoofin'
Describing a scene of neighborhood camaraderie and conversation

Back in days for talkin' back we got a woopin'
Recalling the disciplinary measures of the past and importance of respect

It was all respect, discipline was the key
Stating the importance of maintaining order and respect in one's community

And every Sunday we had church, bowin' down on our knees
Recollecting the weekly ritual of worship and prayer

Lord please
Appealing to God for help and protection

Forgive us for the sins that we about to commit
Seeking forgiveness for future wrongdoing, acknowledging human weakness

I'm tryin' to stay strong, the homie on the payphone
Describing an attempt to resist temptation while a friend seeks parole

Tellin' me he up for parole, but what he don't know is life out here was too cold
Expressing the dangers and difficulties of life outside of the prison system

'Cause you always got something to say
Reiterating the idea that God always has a message for us

I'm prayin' for you brother, I'm prayin' for you
Expressing support and care for someone in need

Yeah
Closing statement

The devil will show up
Warning of the presence of evil in the world

That we gon' keep on doin' God's work (oh)
Stating the commitment to following God's teachings despite obstacles

Rebuke the devil (ooh)
Rejecting the temptation and negativity associated with the devil

Yeah we cover in the blood
Rejoicing in the protection and mercy provided by God

Believe that
Affirming one's conviction in their faith