Love Beyond The Varrio (2nd Version)

[Verse] From the hood No good Life misunderstood I was grindin' every day just to make it out the hood Raised in the barrio Where the struggle was real But I had big dreams I knew I had to seal the deal [Verse 2] Now I'm sittin' on the top Never thought I'd make it here Left the hood behind Ain't lookin' in the rearview mirror Raised my kids in a better place It's a brand new start Gave 'em opportunities The ones I never had as a part [Chorus] Barrio dreams They made me who I am today From the struggle To the hustle I found my own way Gave my kids a better life A chance to break the mold Moved out the hood But my roots will never be sold [Verse] Now I'm flyin' high Beyond all that hurt No lie Left my past behind I'm movin' real smooth But don't get it twisted Don't assume Just 'cause I left the hood Don't mean I'm a drop Made a choice for my kids So they'll never flop Grew up in the struggle That's my reality But my silence ain't weakness It's my mentality [Verse 2] Don't dare mistake my quiet for weak You'll get burned Find out what I speak That struggle's inside Always in me But I do my best to keep it unseen Promise you You don't want to behold The wrath that hides The fire untold I'm a true survivor I won't back down But I'd rather spread love than see you frown [Chorus] I rise above Reaching for the sky Leaving pain behind No need to ask why I'm a fighter But I choose peace Break the chains Let the anger release I rise above Ain't lettin' it be The struggle won't define It won't conquer me I'm flyin' high Spreadin' love and light Rise above Keepin' the spark alive But I choose peace Break the chains Let the anger release I rise above Ain't lettin' it be The struggle won't define It won't conquer me I'm flyin' high Spreadin' love and light Rise above Keepin' the spark alive [Verse] Brought up my girls 'neath bright skies and green grass Shielded from life's hardships I want them to surpass Four little princesses Fairytale dreams in their eyes In this suburban haven Where the struggle never lies [Verse 2] They dance through days filled with sunlight and laughter No shadows around They're protected ever after For their dreams to blossom Away from hardship's kiss I'll keep them safe from the darkness In a world of pure bliss [Chorus] Suburban dreams Where possibilities abound Where my daughters find solace A paradise they've found Underneath the stars No struggles to face Suburban dreams A haven of grace [Verse] I got four little angels Yeah They're my pride and joy Alyssa Christina Isabella And Catalina Oh boy They mean the world to me Yeah They're my sunshine Daddy's gonna be there Yeah Till the end of time [Verse 2] From the first breath you took I was right by your side Through the laughter and the tears We're gonna ride the tide Long Beach to the moon and back That's how far I'll go Protecting you My loves Is all I'll ever know [Chorus] I love you to the moon and back My sweet darlings You're my angels My life My everything No matter what Daddy's always got your back I'll love you forever From here to Long Beach from here to Long Beach then to the moon and back! [Verse] But through all the ups and downs There's one thing you should know I may not always be there But I'm never far away And no matter what happens My love will always stay [Verse 2] You're the light in my darkness The stars up above Each one of you girls fills my heart with so much love I may not be perfect I'll stumble and I'll fall But my love for you My daughters Will never change at all [Chorus] Daddy loves you More than words can say Through all of life's battles I'll be there Come what may No matter where life takes you Remember this is true Daddy loves you And I'll always be there for you