I Prayed, I Cried

I slept on the streets, now I see the streets from my penthouse Used to dream of a meal, now the chef brings me the best out Yesterday was cold, now these girls are my blanket flying first class, see how i made it. I prayed, I cried, I prayed, I cried—nothing could ever break me I survived I prayed, I cried, I prayed, I cried—rose from the ground now I thrived They laughed at my wishes, said they were nothing but dreams But Jah see my heart, said, "You deserve all these things" Now they call me a genie, granting wishes with ease Turned my pain into power, now I do as I please I prayed, I cried, I prayed, I cried—nothing could ever break me I survived I prayed, I cried, I prayed, I cried—rose from the ground now I thrived Every scar tells a story, every loss was a test Turned my struggle to blessings, now I cash every check The ones who shut doors now stand in my line Asking for favors, but I don't have the time I prayed, I cried, I prayed, I cried—nothing could ever break me I survived I prayed, I cried, I prayed, I cried—rose from the ground now I thrived