When I came into this world I didn’t know what was in store for me My family went through drama after losing my mama But it was even more for me I went from being a little girl, to the woman of the house Cuz even though within two years, my father found another spouse Things were a little complicated with six kids and two fiends There was more than water flowing through the pipes if you know what I mean Every day was a struggle, just to have something to eat God forbid we ask for new shoes to put on our feet Or clothes on our back, but yo’ we gotta go to school Make these grades, make some friends and try to be cool But every time we settled in There was another eviction And we had to move again And each time we thought that our new life would begin On the right foot, so we could proceed to walkin Promises were made, but they were just straight talking Man, I wish I could tell you how I felt Strugglin, just trying to get by And every day having to watch my father get high His mind was so distant, there was no way to feel the love So every night, I’d get on my knees and pray to my Father above So by the time I was 12 years old, I knew without a doubt That getting my education was the only way out And 12 years later, I now stand at Georgia Tech And I came here to tell you that I’ve been truly blessed Yeah, I studied hard, hit the books and gained some knowledge But do you wanna know the best thing about me coming to college? Just for being here, each and every one of you has touched my soul And reached back to the little girl who said “Don’t let go” You see, the light at the end of my tunnel shines from your eyes Do you know what they meant in the 60’s by the prize? My brothers and sisters, it was you that they died for And just 10 years ago, it was you that I cried for So lest you forget in your struggles and your strife That we all go through trials and tribulation in our life And if you take anything from me, please take this You should love your black brothers and sisters Cuz life is a b!%ch.