Hold My Name

[Verse 1] I came up where the rent feel mean Mama worked two jobs, still kept it clean I had a dream in a cracked-back chair While the whole block told me, "You won't go nowhere" My brother said, "If you leave, don't fold" Keep your word when the nights get cold I packed my pain in a worn-out bag Took my last little hope and I never looked back [Pre-Chorus] If I fall, would you still stay? If I lose, would you know my name? I got scars from the road I've known Still I rise when you hold my soul [Chorus] Hold my name When the world gets loud Hold my name When it lets me down We came too far To turn back now Hold my name Hold my name [Verse 2] I seen friends switch sides for a brighter chain Seen love turn fake when the money came But you kept it real with a quiet nod Made room for my fear and my fragile heart Now every step got a weight to bear Every win got a ghost in the air I still chase light with my hands half-closed 'Cause the ones I love need me strong, I know [Pre-Chorus] If I break, would you still stay? If I bend, would you know my name? I got miles on this borrowed road Still I rise when you hold my soul [Chorus] Hold my name When the world gets loud Hold my name When it lets me down We came too far To turn back now Hold my name Hold my name [Bridge] So if I go through fire Leave my heart in the flame Tell 'em I was loyal Tell 'em I kept my name I don't need much Just one hand to reach One voice that says "You still belong with me" [Chorus] Hold my name When the world gets loud Hold my name When it lets me down We came too far To turn back now Hold my name Hold my name