My masterpiece by Akia Johnson

You in the uber with EboSki baby Imma get you where you going And imma do it safely Just Get comfortable, and don’t be nervous My name is Evan, and I’m at your service You Want some conversation? I love to talk Want some peace and quiet? I can turn this off If it’s too hot or cold, Just let me know Need something to drink? I’ll run you by the sto If we hit some traffic, I’ll navigate it Just Give me five stars, I’d sho appreciate it Now sit back and enjoy your uber riiiide This the ATL, so you know the traffic hell You still gon have a good uber riiiide You riding with Ebo, so you already know This gonna be a good uber riiiiide A damn good uber riiiiiide I was born and raised in Atlanta So I know the city well And I’m full of personality In case you couldn’t tell so you can ask me anything, I don’t mind it Anything you need in this city I can find it You in the uber with EboSki baby You in the uber with EboSki baby Now sit back and enjoy your uber riiiide This the ATL, so you know the traffic hell You still gon have a good uber riiiide You riding with Ebo, so you already know This gonna be a good uber riiiiide A damn good uber riiiiiide

[Verse] The moonlight's cold it haunts my path I've walked alone through fields of wrath A lonely scythe my only friend In shadows deep my sorrows end [Verse 2] Each soul I claim just feeds my pain Isolation drives me insane But then I saw you pure and bright A tiny spark in endless night [Chorus] Little one you stole my heart From darkness now I can't depart With every touch you mend my soul In love with you I feel whole [Verse 3] I wander realms of life and death Your whisper's soft your gentle breath You've turned my curse into a gift In love's embrace my spirits lift [Bridge] Who knew a reaper's heart could feel A love so true a bond so real In endless night you've found the dawn With you my fears are all but gone [Chorus] Little one you stole my heart From darkness now I can't depart With every touch you mend my soul In love with you I feel whole

[Verse] Ripped out my soul yeah baby you're stone cold Sick of the questions I don’t have answers to Wish I could’ve done something been better for you But we are nothing we never were [Verse 2] Fell into darkness where shadows take control Thought love would save us but all it did was burn Tears on the pavement where memories unfold Now we're just echoes with nowhere to turn [Chorus] Echoes of love in an empty room Whispers of dreams that will never bloom Shouting your name but there's no one home Trapped in the silence we’re all alone [Verse 3] Look in the mirror see a stranger’s face Lost in the maze of this broken place Promises faded like the morning light Now it’s just history that haunts the night [Bridge] Every word we spoke now a ghost in flight Glimmers of the past in the moon's dim light Tried to outrun it but it held on tight In the echoes of love we lose the fight [Chorus] Echoes of love in an empty room Whispers of dreams that will never bloom Shouting your name but there's no one home Trapped in the silence we’re all alone

My momma always told me, “son… …don’t ever play w guns.” On the streets yo name may be known But you ain’t bout’ none And there’s more where I came from Blood on my walls You cant say that you sorry because it’s already done.

Dear diary What is love, and I want to experience it. A soul burning to be with another soul. A flaw that only sees the beauty within. A salt that any amount could not ruin. A sugar that’s always a little too sweet. A longing for life. A foot stone for death. There’s no permission for loyalty You are enough. A touch that isn’t for play But for healing. Nothing can be perfect But an imperfect person thats just for you Because their imperfections fills you up to be perfect. And nothing can be perfect so they have to be with you your whole lifetime.

(Verse) I rise like the sun, shining fierce and bright, Got my crown on, babe, ready to ignite, Every flaw, every scar, they tell my story, In the mirror, I see my own glory. No more shadows, I dance in the light, Breakin' chains, I’m soaring, taking flight, Love myself through the storms and the rain, Queen of my heart, I’ll never feel pain. With each step, I’m claiming my space, Unapologetic, I’m owning my grace, In this rhythm of life, I’m finding my beat, Self-love’s the anthem, can’t accept defeat. (Chorus) I’m a warrior, hear my heart beat loud, In a world of doubters, I stand proud, With fire in my soul, I rise from the ground, In this journey of love, I’m forever unbound. Every tear that I’ve shed, only makes me strong, Dancing through the struggle, I’ll sing my song, With each note, I’m breaking through the pain, In the symphony of life, I’ll always reign. (Verse 2) I’ve walked through the fire, felt the heat on my skin, But I rise from the ashes, ready to begin, With every heartbeat, I’m rewriting my fate, No longer a prisoner, I’m breaking the gate. With dreams like a canvas, I paint my design, Colors of courage, love, and divine, I’m the artist of my life, bold strokes in the night, Creating my masterpiece, it’s shining so bright. Whispers of doubt may try to creep in, But I’m armed with belief, and I know I’ll win, In this dance of existence, I’ll twirl and I’ll sway, Embracing my journey, I’m here to stay. Chorus) I’m a warrior, hear my heart beat loud, In a world of doubters, I stand proud, With fire in my soul, I rise from the ground, In this journey of love, I’m forever unbound. Every tear that I’ve shed, only makes me strong, Dancing through the struggle, I’ll sing my song, With each note, I’m breaking through the pain, In the symphony of life, I’ll always reign. (Bridge) So here’s to the battles, the scars that remain, Each one a reminder that I’ve weathered the rain, With a heart full of fire and a spirit so free, I’m the author of my story, and it’s all about me. Chorus) I’m a warrior, hear my heart beat loud, In a world of doubters, I stand proud, With fire in my soul, I rise from the ground, In this journey of love, I’m forever unbound. Every tear that I’ve shed, only makes me strong, Dancing through the struggle, I’ll sing my song, With each note, I’m breaking through the pain, In the symphony of life, I’ll always reign. (Outro) As the final notes play, I’ll rise and I’ll sing, In the symphony of life, I’m embracing my wings, With love as my armor, I’ll face what’s ahead, In this song of my journey, I’ll never feel dread. I’m a warrior, hear my heart beat loud, In this journey of love, forever unbowed, With every sunrise, I’ll continue to soar, In the rhythm of my life, I’m ready for more.

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[Verse] She's got a thousand worries a weight on her chest Kids crying out for hope an empty nest A new job calling whispers through the air She's tired but strong she can get there [Verse 2] Morning sun rises a glimmer of gold Life has been harsh but she's growing bold Pockets barely jingling hunger in their eyes Dreams still linger despite the cries [Chorus] Hold on tight darling it's a rough road Strength in your spirit let your heart explode New beginnings rise from ashes unseen Through the darkness grace and light convene [Verse 3] She walks those streets like she owns the world Head held high determination unfurled Battles she's fought every scar tells a tale Misery can't hold where courage prevails [Chorus] Hold on tight darling it's a rough road Strength in your spirit let your heart explode New beginnings rise from ashes unseen Through the darkness grace and light convene [Bridge] There's beauty in struggle if you look close Fire in her soul as she feels hope Mountains to climb valleys to tread She’s not just surviving she’s living instead

Really, I Love Her Verse 1 I pushed her away, didn’t see the signs, Now I’m stuck here, paying for my crimes. She was my heart, my world, my soul, But I let it slip, and now I’m feeling cold. Pre-Chorus I see her face in every dream, Her eyes like stars in a radiant gleam. She’s slipping away, out of my range, I know I hurt her, but it’s too late to change. Chorus Really, but I love her, I swear it’s true, I never meant to let her go, I never wanted to lose. She’s my light, my reason, my only way, But I messed it all up, and I can’t make her stay. Really, but I love her, more than words can say, And now I’m begging her not to walk away. Verse 2 I thought I was strong, I thought I was fine, But now I see I lost the best thing in my life. Her laugh was a song, her touch was a prayer, Her beauty beyond compare, no words can declare. Her eyes held galaxies, her smile lit the skies, She’s the only one who could make my heart rise. But I let her walk away like I didn’t care, Now I’m broken, lost, wishing she was here. Pre-Chorus I’d give everything to go back in time, To fix the broken pieces of my mind. But now I’m left with nothing but regret, Wishing that I could forget… the things I said. Chorus Really, but I love her, I swear it’s true, I never meant to let her go, I never wanted to lose. She’s my light, my reason, my only way, But I messed it all up, and I can’t make her stay. Really, but I love her, more than words can say, And now I’m begging her not to walk away. Bridge If she could only see inside my heart, She’d know I loved her from the start. Her beauty, her soul, her starry gaze, My world is darker without her rays. I never wanted to hurt her, never meant to fall, But now I’m standing here with nothing at all. Final Chorus Really, but I love her, I swear it’s true, I never meant to let her go, I never wanted to lose. She’s my light, my reason, my only way, But I messed it all up, and I can’t make her stay. Really, but I love her, more than words can say, And now I’m begging her not to walk away. Outro I love you, Ivona, I swear it’s true, And I’ll spend forever trying to make it up to you.

**Title: Amber's Glow** *(Verse 1)* In the shadows of house one-two-two, Where laughter dances and dreams break through, You stepped in like a sunrise, lighting up the room, With every heartbeat echoing, love began to bloom. *(Pre-Chorus)* We felt the warmth of your embrace, A rhythm that time cannot erase. Through storms and trials we stand so true, Amber, oh Amber, we're here for you. *(Chorus)* Amber, oh Amber, your love's a song we sing, Like a gentle breeze beneath our wings. When the night is heavy and hope feels few, Your light shines brighter—it's all thanks to you. *(Verse 2)* The path may twist like a winding road, But with you beside us, we share this load. Each step we take with hearts aligned; Together we're strong—love’s power defined. *(Pre-Chorus)* With every tear that falls like rain, We rise together through joy and pain. In every struggle there’s strength anew— Amber, dear Amber, we'll see it through. *(Chorus)* Amber, oh Amber, your love's a song we sing, Like a gentle breeze beneath our wings. When the night is heavy and hope feels few, Your light shines brighter—it's all thanks to you. *(Bridge)* So when doubts creep in and shadows grow long, Remember this crew is where you belong. With hands held tight under starlit skies, We'll chase down our dreams 'til they crystallize. *(Chorus)* Amber, oh Amber! Your love's a dance divine, Turning struggles to victories as our spirits entwine. When the world feels heavy and dreams feel far too few, Just look at your crew—we’ll always be with you! *(Outro)* Oh Amber! Your glow ignites our fight; In house one-two-two—you’ve made wrongs feel right. With hearts wide open and futures bright as dew— Together forever in this bond so true!