Proud of Where I'm From

**Verse 1:** She grew up on the same old street, where the kids would laugh and play Never thought about the world outside, just lived her life each day Her home was filled with love and care, her friends were always near She never knew the label that some folks held so dear **Chorus:** She said, "I'm not embarrassed where I live, it’s my home, my heart, my pride I feel good and safe right here, with my family by my side They might call it the hood, but to me, it’s paradise I’m proud of where I’m from, and I won't apologize" **Verse 2:** At work one day, a friend confessed, "I come from somewhere nice But don’t you worry, girl, I love you still, no judgment in my eyes" She paused and thought about those words, but it didn’t change her view She held her head up high and said, "I’m happy through and through" **Chorus:** She said, "I'm not embarrassed where I live, it’s my home, my heart, my pride I feel good and safe right here, with my family by my side They might call it the hood, but to me, it’s paradise I’m proud of where I’m from, and I won't apologize" **Bridge:** She walks the streets with confidence, knowing love is all around Her roots are deep, her heart is strong by my side They might call it the hood, but to me, it’s paradise I’m proud of where I’m from, and I won't apologize" **Outro:** So when they talk about her street, she smiles and stands up tall For she knows that in her heart, she has it all Her home is her castle, her haven, her delight She’s proud of where she’s from, and she’ll hold that pride tight