Driven Thunder

Yeah… This one for everybody they laughed at.

Everybody they counted out.

PHD. I’m the kid they laughed at,

Now I’m standing tall.

They never saw the vision,

They only saw me fall.

I’m the kid they laughed at,

But I never lost my dream.

Poor, Hungry, Driven—

Now you know what PHD means.

They said I couldn’t,

I said, “Watch me.”

They closed the door,

I found another key.

I didn’t need revenge,

I needed belief, Turned every “no” into another opportunity.

Mama, Papa, I hope you see me now,

I’m still your child and I’m making you proud.

I carry your love everywhere I go,

And everything you taught me continues to grow.

I’m the kid they laughed at,

Now I’m singing my song.

All those days they doubted me,

I used them to become strong.

PHD, say it loud—

Poor! Hungry! Driven! That’s my story,

that’s my name, That’s the fire that’s keeping me driven.

Mama Helen…

Papa Moses…

Your pikin dey okay.

(❤️) PHD…

Poor, Hungry, Driven.

This is my story.

And I’m just getting started.