Redemption

[Verse 1]
Streets whispered cold, promises of gold,
Pocket full of dreams but my soul got sold.
Mama cried prayers, but my ears stayed closed,
Heart on freeze, every step composed.
Shadows in the alleys where the young ones fold,
Gunpowder perfume, the stories unfold.
[Chorus]
Redemption calling, I heard it through the night,
A voice in the chaos, breaking through the fight.
I was lost in the dark, but He showed me the light.
Redemption, redemption, gave me new sight.
[Verse 2]
Dreamed of chains swinging, hood fame singing,
Schemes plotted daily, no church bells ringing.
Life’s roulette wheel, spinning and spinning,
But the house always wins, the devil keeps grinning.
Saw my brother fall, and my mind started bending,
A stranger said "Child, this ain't your ending."
[Prechorus]
Bible in his hand, truth on his tongue,
Said, "Boy, the real war’s already won."
He spoke of grace, my chest felt undone.
[Chorus]
Redemption calling, I heard it through the night,
A voice in the chaos, breaking through the fight.
I was lost in the dark, but He showed me the light.
Redemption, redemption, gave me new sight.
[Bridge]
Tears on my cheek, pavement felt soft,
Laid my burdens down, heard angels aloft.
The streets lost their grip, the chains fell off,
I was reborn, with the King as my boss.

steady, and subtle organ swells for texture. ad libs punctuate key moments, creating an emotional depth. the female vocals bring a gospel-infused hook, rap, hip hop, contrasting the gritty verses., soulful, female vocals, layered strings, steady pocket with soulful female vocals; a driving beat laced with warm piano chords