Irene - Black Poets

Irene Lyrics

Hush little baby, don't you cry,
Daddy's gonna sing you a lullaby,
Everythings gonna be alright,
The Lord's gonna answer your prayers tonight.
Hush little baby, don't you cry,
Daddy's gonna sing you a lullaby,
Everythings gonna be alright,
The Lords gonna answer your prayers...
Last night you had dream you was the homecoming queen
Today your 18, Happy Birthday Irene
Quit school you had to drop out to raise your little child
(doesn't seem to be anyone around)
You got to reach up to touch rock bottom
The powers that be keep you downtrodden
Daughter of Zion, I heard your prayers
Just cast your cares and
Please beware of snakes
They come in all shapes and sizes

Tempt you, put scales on your eyelids
Don't waste your sorrows
They'll give you strength for tomorrow
Your Calvary's about to come so
Keep your head up, Don't you ever let up
This storm will pass you be ready for the next one
Hey little girl with the pressures of the world on your shoulders
Don't say that its over
I heard your prayers
Just cast your cares
And I'll be there, so don't you fear
I said Hey little girl with pressures of the world on your shoulders
Don't say that its over
I heard your prayers
Just cast your cares
And I'll be there, so don't you fear
Hush little baby, don't you cry,
Daddy's gonna sing you a lullaby,
Everythings gonna be alright,
The Lords gonna answer your prayers tonight
Hush little baby, don't you cry,
Daddy's gonna sing you a lullaby,
Everything's gonna be alright,
The Lords gonna answer your prayers tonight
Irene I carried you when you was too weak to walk
I took to you when you gave your heart to God
Faithful and True, that's what I'll always be to you
Believe in you, Believe in Me, and these mountains have to move
You have dreams and aspirations
I knew you before creation
Your foundations solid,I will build you a palace,
restore your soul
You'll be up for any challenge,
Many storms are on the way better sharpen you faith,
Count the cost, take up your cross and wear it everyday
Rest in Me and I will give you strength
Blessed is she, Irene who seeks my face
Hey little girl with the pressures of the world on your shoulders
Don't say that its over
I heard your prayers
Just cast your cares
And I'll be there, so don't you fear
I said Hey little girl with pressures of the world on your shoulders
Don't say that its over
I heard your prayers
Just cast your cares
And I'll be there, so don't you fear
Hush little baby, don't you cry,
Daddy's gonna sing you a lullaby,
Everythings gonna be alright,
The Lords gonna answer your prayers tonight
Hush little baby, don't you cry,
Daddy's gonna sing you a lullaby,
Everything's gonna be alright,
The Lords gonna answer your prayers tonight
Everythings gonna be alright
Everythings gonna be alright
Everythings gonna be alright be alright be alright
Father I'm stronger I said
Father I'm stronger I said
Father I'm stronger then when I first believed yea...
Father I'm stronger I said
Father I'm stronger I said
Father I'm stronger then when I first believed yea...
Hey little girl with the pressures of the world on your shoulders
Don't say that its over
I said Hey little girl with pressures of the world on your shoulders
Don't say that its over
I heard your prayers
Just cast your cares
And I'll be there, so don't you fear
Hush little baby, don't you cry,
Daddy's gonna sing you a lullaby,
Everythings gonna be alright,
The Lords gonna answer your prayers tonight
Hush little baby, don't you cry,
Daddy's gonna sing you a lullaby,
Everythings gonna be alright,
The Lords gonna answer your prayers tonight
The Lords gonna answer your prayers tonight
The Lords gonna answer your prayer