There weren’t a lot of hugs at the countdown But we sure had champagne Time square in 4k and surround sound It just ain’t the same I guess it’s time for new traditions I miss my aunties' laughter in the kitchen The comedy and drama of the family affair Didn't gather round a table but for grace we say a prayer like We’re still here, we’re alive, and we’re not forsaken And that’s reason enough for a celebration For a celebration I see the world is divided But I’m still in one piece Better acquainted with silence and the feeling of grief I'm getting daily reminders this life we're living is brief Congratulations for making it by the skin of our teeth They say whatever don’t kill ya makes you wiser and stronger I don’t know if I buy it y’all, I’m just tired and somber We lost Gianna and Mamba, plus the King of Wakanda Too many neighbours to name who we couldn’t visit to honour Some people raising a ruckus and complain on the net While others slaving for duckets only to stay in a tent I know these times are not easy and the pain is intense But I still got some good reasons to be grateful for breath I'm praising Jesus for refuge, calls to nieces and nephews And nostalgic sitcoms with the seasonal specials For work at home in pajamas, and for warmth in the night For Black joy in the struggle and those who joined in the fight ‘cause yo We’re still here, we’re alive, and we’re not forsaken And that’s reason enough for a celebration For a celebration We threw a heck of a party, all our friends in a crowd There was a whole lot of huggin’, two rings and some vows We didn't know what was coming, but when I think of it now, We saw the end of an era at the beginning of ours We were caught by surprise had to go with flow But all this quality time, it’s helped the both of us grow So this an ode to everybody steady holding some hope Raise a glass, I'm proposing a toast hey We’re still here, we’re alive, and we’re not forsaken And that’s reason enough for a celebration For a celebration Celebration For a celebration Celebration