Armor On Before School

Lyrics

[Intro – School Bell, Low Strings, Youth Choir]

[Choir – Whispered]

Backpack ready
Shoes tied tight
But there’s another kind of battle
Waiting outside

[Rap Verse 1]

First bell, crowded hallway
Everybody watching everybody
One wrong look, one wrong outfit
Now your whole day turns into a topic

Teacher talking, phone still buzzing
Friends sending answers for the test
Somebody says, “Just copy mine”
Like one small lie won’t touch the rest

Then the pressure comes at lunch
“Why you acting so religious?”
“Why you never do what we do?”
“Why you always being different?”

I used to shrink to keep it peaceful
Laugh along and hide my views
Now I know I need protection
Before I step inside these rooms

[Pre-Chorus – Rising Choir]

Truth around my waist
Righteousness in place
Peace upon my feet
Faith covering me

[Chorus – Full Rap Choir]

Armor on before school
I know what I’m walking into
I don’t fight the way they fight
I let the Word tell me what’s true

Armor on before school
Guard my thoughts and guard my choices
When the pressure gets too loud
Help me recognize Your voice

[Choir Hits]

Truth!
Faith!
Peace!
Stand!

Word!
Prayer!
God’s command!

[Rap Verse 2]

There’s a fight beside the lockers
Everybody pulls their camera out
Nobody wants to stop the damage
They just want to post it first for clout

There’s a friend who keeps on joking
But the jokes keep crossing every line
There’s a person in my messages
Trying hard to change my mind

There are days I feel surrounded
Like the whole room chose a side
But the armor isn’t fashion
It’s how I keep my soul alive

I can leave before it gets worse
I can tell somebody what I know
I can speak without becoming cruel
I can stand without putting on a show

[Pre-Chorus – Split Harmonies]

Truth around my waist
Righteousness in place
Peace upon my feet
Faith covering me

[Chorus – Full Choir, Taiko Drums and Guitar]

Armor on before school
I know what I’m walking into
I don’t fight the way they fight
I let the Word tell me what’s true

Armor on before school
Guard my thoughts and guard my choices
When the pressure gets too loud
Help me recognize Your voice

[Bridge – Call and Response]

[Leader]
When they dare you to do wrong?

[Choir]
Stand strong!

[Leader]
When the rumor follows you?

[Choir]
Speak truth!

[Leader]
When temptation looks normal?

[Choir]
Stay alert!

[Leader]
When you feel like you’re alone?

[Choir]
God is there!

[Rap Breakdown – Beat Drops Low]

Helmet on my thinking
Shield up when doubt flies
Sword ready with the scripture
When confusion starts to rise

I’m not fighting classmates
I’m not calling people enemies
But I know what fear and pressure
Try to build inside of me

So before I cross the doorway
Before the morning gets in motion
I ask God to keep me steady
Not controlled by every emotion

[Choir Drive]

Armor on!
Mind made up!
We don’t fold when life gets tough!

Armor on!
Walk in light!
Choose what’s good and do what’s right!

Armor on!
Stand your ground!
Don’t let pressure turn you around!

[Final Chorus – Key Change, Orchestra Explosion]

Armor on before school
I know what I’m walking into
I don’t fight the way they fight
I let the Word tell me what’s true

Armor on before school
Guard my thoughts and guard my choices
When the pressure gets too loud
Help me recognize Your voice

[Final Tag – Massive Choir]

Belt of truth
Shield of faith
Shoes of peace
I know my place

Helmet strong
Sword in hand
I am covered
I will stand

[Outro – School Bell, Soft Choir]

Armor on
Before the bell
God is with me
All is well