Drue Davis - Black Angels lyrics

[Verse 1: Hasan Salaam] I was there at the moment she died Eyes wide open fixated on what waited on the other side Doris Luke left at 9:45 Just the way she would've wanted on the wings of the sunrise She kept her word down to the day that she pa**ed away Made a promise she would end a hospital stay To watch the All Star game in a couple of days Me and Dro wound up giving her the play by play Allen I was her favorite Even rocked his jersey during games and raised an arm whenever he made it Every call by the refs was thoroughly debated Reminiscing got me missing all the time that I wasted I wasn't always so patient We argued like most family do and she knew just how to say sh** Screaming at the dealers on some government name sh** Like David don't sell that mess in front of my pavement Always decked out for holidays no doubt Nuff Christmas lights to land a plane in front of her house She defined ghetto fabulous Planted silk flowers in the garden and grilled the best government cheese sandwiches sh** I thought I could handle it Sip on some yak keep a candle lit and just reach on But now it's just me and my Moms And she keep wanting to speak on what ima do when she's gone Not a day goes by I ain't playing her songs Year later waiting on a call all day long 1st born day without hearing her voice on the horn Had me finally realizing my Grandmother was gone Just go and ask anyone on Kenwood Ave About Ms. Luke they'll probably crack a smile and laugh Then tell a story just like this 1 About a giant that stood around 4'11 and a half My Grandmother [Chorus: Maya Azucena] That's just how the story goes Black Angels they come and they go And how could I ever forget The legacy that she left Now she walks with the angels My Black angel watching over me [Verse 2: Drue Davis] To know you is honor To love you is a privilege the grand in grandmamma Im'a say losing sight for you and I both an obstacle Air through tubes couldn't bear to see you in the hospital Bedridden my feeling kept hidden Resort to all this hiding while trying to keep from crying So daily I'm denying how and what I feel inside and You the glue to this family and be lost without your guidance From you learned self-reliance How to turn little into a lot and well the proof was in the pot when Fresh from out your kitchen the scent of collards and chicken Itching to take a peek in, but I am not want a beating Was good and when you put your foot in bread pudding Can surely testify am not nothing like home cooking At home you made it, though I was frustrated now elated you ascended so Its time I celebrated And tell my little cousins and even unto my nieces That you loved everybody and you're gliding round with Jesus And know you're looking proudly, and if there's ever doubt the Easy breeze from my kitchen tells me that you're all about me So No catching falling stars, or spiritual calling cards Near or far, know exactly where you are (In my heart) Love you ma, but truth be told An angel must spread its wings, so fly, you are not mine to hold Mine alone [Chorus: Maya Azucena] That's just how the story goes Black Angels they come and they go And how could I ever forget The legacy that she left Now she walks with the angels My Black angel watching over me