send it on
I have been to the top of the mountain, my brother
I've seen joy…
attempts at destroying…
beauty, backbiting, and war
Whatever's coming for me, send it
‘cause I ain't scared no more
I can't play that role
All the love, my reward
All confusion, I ignore it
I can't be gaslit, nigga!
What's mine is for me, and what's yours is yours
In my old age, I see worry as boredom
How sad and common!
What's more is to live knowing all my needs are met
at my simple request
I ask and I have
I get it while the getting is good
I don't care to be understood
I don't care if you won't and should
I don't care if they in my hood
All is welcome, send it on
Send it straight and sure
While I wait, I will pour
out 1 for the B that was fearful
Always brave, but needlessly careful
Full of care for what might happen, things I couldn't control
I never choked, but I found it hard to perform
What if they try?
Why me? and why?
But oh, I have sent that girl to her grave
I look at you now, and say send
Come on friend, I need all my blessings right now
I'll take all my lessons in stride
and never doubt my step again
If it calls for me, I extend my greatest welcome
Come on in, and kick up your feet
Take off your coat
Lemme get ya a lil some to eat
I don't need evil eye, baby
receive my message loud and clear
Don't “huh?”…
…"‘cause you hear me
Send it on
If it's mine
If my name is on it
Don't waste no time
I need it right now
I can handle whatever's going down
I got it.
They got me.
God knows my needs.
And whatever it is, I'll take 3 of em
Let it rain, baby I'll go tree on em
And soak it all up
You can't drown me!
I'm stuck
& I don't need no damn luck
I got a lifetime guarantee on this stand and deliver
I make the spineless shiver
Baby, where is your backbone?
I keep it on me
You can beep me, you can phone me
I'll take the good stuff, and the bad stuff too
I've walked several miles in these shoes
And I hear it all back through my music
I been that
I been Her
I been heard
I been served
And there's still room on my table
I am ready, wiling, and able
And oh, so capable
Whatever it is, send it on
Written with Dr. Cleo Silvers in mind, a brave woman who I hope to honor in my new phase of life. Happy 30th to me.