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PURE JOY lyrics
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Intro
Yeah, this for everybody eating right now When your people win, that's a win for the household
Verse 1
My sister got promoted, threw a dinner, paid the tab My cousin bought his first house, I helped him move, no bags Homie dropped his album, streamed it first day on repeat Brother passed the bar exam, we popped champagne in the street Every win around me feel like trophies on my shelf 'Cause when the team rise, everybody help themself No envy in my spirit, just a toast to what they built Pure joy running through me, yeah that's how abundance feel
Pre-chorus
When you shine, I shine brighter When you climb, I'm the lighter Fuel the fire, see you higher That's the code, that's the vibe here
Chorus
Pure joy when I see my people thrive Pure joy when your mama still alive Pure joy when the fam don't have to strive Pure joy when we all just stay alive Pure joy!
Verse 2
My homeboy beat his case, that's a blessing we don't take light My auntie cancer-free, whole family cried that night Neighbor's son got scholarship, Ivy League, full ride Corner store still standing after thirty years of pride Found peace in the present, not the past or the pending Grateful for the mornings, thankful for the ending Celebrate the small stuff, 'cause the small stuff is major Random acts of kindness, giving love to a stranger
Pre-chorus
When you shine, I shine brighter When you climb, I'm the lighter Fuel the fire, see you higher That's the code, that's the vibe here
Chorus
Pure joy when I see my people thrive Pure joy when your mama still alive Pure joy when the fam don't have to strive Pure joy when we all just stay alive Pure joy!
Bridge
Health over wealth, peace over pride Love over lust, truth over lies Sunrise after storm, baby taking first steps Elder's words of wisdom, lessons that we never forget
Verse 3
Mentor took me under wing when I was lost and couldn't see Student I invested in just sent his thanks to me Partner's business booming, I was there through the drought Watched my nephew graduate, tears of joy running out Found fulfillment in the journey, not just the destination Celebrating progress, not perfection or the staging Contentment in the chaos, gratitude in the grind Joy ain't destination, it's a state of mind
Pre-chorus
When you shine, I shine brighter When you climb, I'm the lighter Fuel the fire, see you higher That's the code, that's the vibe here
Chorus
Pure joy when I see my people thrive Pure joy when your mama still alive Pure joy when the fam don't have to strive Pure joy when we all just stay alive Pure joy!
Chorus
Pure joy when I see my people thrive Pure joy when your mama still alive Pure joy when the fam don't have to strive Pure joy when we all just stay alive Pure joy!
Outro
That's the secret, that's the wave Celebrate while you're alive, not just standing at the grave Every win's a reason, every breath's a blessing made Pure joy in the present, that's the choice we make today
Inside the recording
Yeah, this for everybody eating right now When your people win, that's a win for the household
When you shine, I shine brighter When you climb, I'm the lighter
That's the secret, that's the wave Celebrate while you're alive, not just standing at the grave
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