1. Hereditary
Knock me down, I’m getting up stronger
Push me back, I’m pushing back harder
Make me cry, my tears erase my sorrows
Tell a lie, my truth will overshadow you
Grew up a little Black girl in this world
Nothing ever given, everything earned
Mama worked hard to keep us fed
Didn’t believe in Santa, too smart for nonsense
I’ve experienced prejudice, hate and love
Yet maintain a heart that’s open and strong
Hereditary traits, which give me, power
You best know, I’m Mildred Lawson’s daughter
So knock me down, I’m getting up stronger
Push me back, I’m pushing back harder
Make me cry, my tears erase my sorrows
Tell a lie, my truth will overshadow you
Godly inherited, Godly inspired
No weapon formed against me shall ever prosper!