December Lyrics

Yeah

You know i never really got this off my chest ever

You know, I think I'm ready now, let me talk

Who said our heroes aint supposed to die

Or a man ain't supposed to cry

Watch the seasons change long enough, you'll realize thats a lie

I got pride but that never protected me from the pain

Of winter cold nights that come after the summer rain

God got his own timing , I never question

Everyday spent on this side of the earth is a blessing

Deeply rooted but it's hard for me

When I think about the day i watched leaves fall

From my family tree

See my daddy moved from a small town to better his life

Couple dollars and a dream , a education and a wife

God had bigger plans so things had to shift

He found peace in the ministry cause music was his gift

Was blessed with a voice so pleasant to God's ears

Sunday morning service left the congregation in tears

For over 30 years you sang how excellent was his name

Then that disease came, life was never the same

You fought for eight years when doctors gave you six months

Faithful to your calling you stayed prayed up

You even convinced us

That God would be the author of your final chapter

Stayed committed to the churches, and you played with a purpose

Cancer took over your body , but not your spirit

We knew your time was winding down but you said not to fear it

God was calling you home, and you wasn't scared

Instead, you told your sons get prepared , for that day in December

My coldest memories always come in December

My coldest memories always come in December

It was the fourth to be exact

Momma hit me with that call like Phat where you at

Drop everything and make it to this hospital room

Your daddy aint doing too good and he been asking for you

In a few minutes i was by your side

No words spoken but your eyes showed me you was tired

We holding hands then you shook em like my job is done

Take care yo momma and our family boy , I love you son

You went to glory , and i didnt have too much time to mourn

Cause two weeks later my daughter would be born

I'm a father now, applied your wisdom to my life i'm goin harder now

Your three sons is doing good , i know you smiling down

The blueprint , we watched your footprints and walked it out

Whatever momma want she still get it , just like we talked about

Pee , he got a beautiful family , he out here living

Me and Duke jumped in the studio game and made a killing

Matter fact , i been all over the world doing my thang in your memory

The way they remember you, they gon remember me

The maestro's first seed , this music runs through my veins indeed

And all these platinum plaques, and royalty checks

They bittersweet cause i can't share em with ya

Still shed a tear in front your picture

My number one supporter , my teacher, my biggest fan

My daddy , my first example of a strong black man

You said never be jealous of another life , love yours

I love my wife because i watched the way you loved yours

You did your job , now your legacy remains

It's been an honor to carry your last name, Amen

My coldest memories always come in December

My coldest memories always come in December

Dedicated to the late great, John Nezey

My coldest memories always come in December

Know the end of the year is usually when losses hit us the hardest

My coldest memories always come in December

You know somebody missing somebody, show em some love

We gon live in yall memory forever