Don't Let Go
Yo Majesty Lyrics

I remember when daddy used to tell us bedtime stories
The singer fondly remembers when her father used to tell her stories before bed.

As we went to sleep, choosing words that last forever, ooh
The father made sure to choose words that would have a lasting impact on his children.

And when I'm feeling lost, thinking that I cannot find my way
In times of feeling lost or confused, the singer thinks back to her father's words.

Those words still come to me while I'm kneeling down to pray
The father's words are so ingrained in the singer's mind that she thinks of them during prayer.

I can hear daddy say, 'Keep the faith and hold on
The father's message was to maintain faith and perseverance.

And don't let go of the promises in what he said
The father's promises should not be forgotten or abandoned.

Troubles don't last always"
The father's message is that difficult situations are temporary.

Don't let go to the mystery of his word
Do not forget or ignore the mystery and power of the father's teachings.

'Cause joy's gonna come in the morning
Happiness is on the horizon, so hold on.

I remember times I try to do it all my way
The singer reflects on how she often tries to do things her own way.

It always seemed to end with me falling on my face, ooh
Following her own path always led to negative consequences.

The long and winding road sometimes turn into a pile of sand
Even when the journey is difficult and unpredictable, the father's words still provide guidance.

I can feel my daddy say, "Keep the faith and hold on
The father's message is to keep holding on and to not give up hope.

Daddy said, "All the angels are singing in heaven
The father believed that when people face trials and tribulations, angels are singing from heaven to provide comfort.

And I know they can be heard everywhere
The father believed the angel's voices could be heard anywhere and everywhere.

Through the trials and tribulations we go through
The father acknowledged that life can be difficult and filled with challenges.

We can hear them singing everywhere", yeah, everywhere
In the midst of hardships, the father believed that there is always hope and positivity if one knows where to look.

Singing don't let go of the promises in what he said
The father's promises and teachings should never be abandoned.

Faith is the substance of things hoped for
The father believed that faith is the foundation of hope and positivity in life.

Evidence of things not seen
Some things in life are only believed through faith, even if they can't be seen.

Hold on to your dreams
The father encouraged his children to hold onto their aspirations and dreams for the future.

He said, 'No one can tear you down'
The father believed in the strength and resilience of his children.

Once ya have the knowledge, boy
Once you have the knowledge and understanding of life's challenges and opportunities, you can face them more effectively.

Don't let nobody steal ya joy, ooh
The father believed that it is important to hold onto happiness and joy amidst hardships.

Don't cha lean to ya own understanding
The father advised against relying solely on one's own judgment and understanding.

Letcha Father directcha path
Instead of relying on one's own judgment, the father encouraged his children to trust in a higher power or guidance.

Speak it, see it, dream it
The father encouraged his children to speak, visualize, and dream about their aspirations.

Then you can believe it
When one speaks, visualizes, and dreams about their aspirations, they can begin to believe in them.

And you can live
When one believes in their aspirations, they can work towards making them a reality and live the life they want.

Now that your body's the temple
The singer reflects on how her father believed that the body is a sacred space.

Spirit the most high, God lives within you, boy
The father taught his children that they have the spirit of the most high within them, and that they are capable of anything with that power.

I said," Thank you, father, ooh
The singer expresses gratitude for her father and his teachings.

Daddy, I won't let go, you put your love so deep inside of me
The singer promises to carry her father's love within her and to never forget his teachings.

And all of my brothers and sisters
The singer thinks of her siblings and how they were all impacted by their father's teachings.

I'm so glad you were a grand man
The singer expresses how grateful she is for her father and the impact he had on her life.