Ronnie Baker Brooks - Blues In My DNA (Live)

"Blues In My DNA,” from Ronnie Baker Brooks’ Alligator Records debut, BLUES IN MY DNA, available October 11, 2024. "Blues In My DNA" words and music by Rodney Dion Baker (Ronnie Brooks Music, BMI). Order your copy of BLUES IN MY DNA - https://lnk.to/RBB_DNAYO Follow Ronnie Baker Brooks Website: https://ronniebakerbrooks.com Instagram:   / ronnie_baker_brooks   Facebook:   / ronniebbrooksmusic   X: https://x.com/ronniebbrooks Tour Dates: https://bnds.us/l6272a LYRICS I was born in a ghetto flat Protected by the man above Didn't know we had no money ‘Cause we were rich with pure love Trying to stretch one meal To last us the whole week Stomachs was growling While tears was falling Down my mama's cheek I never felt accepted From the other side of the track My looks wasn't that privileged I had to learn to live with that I'm not complaining Lord, I’m just explaining I got the blues in my DNA Trouble, trouble, trouble Living life with despair I came a long, long way Just to get right here The hustle is on in the streets, y'all Of my neighborhood Corrupt politicians and crooked cops All up to no good Paranoia got my head on a swivel As the bills keep stacking tall I'm trying my best to stay legit, y'all With anxiety pitfalls I'm not complaining Lord, I’m just explaining I got the blues in my DNA Well my grandma and grandpa had them My momma and daddy, too I can feel the pain from the chains From what my ancestors been through Lord, please purify This blood running through my veins Of the blues The blues in my DNA Every day has been a blessing In this life I live The blues has been a lesson To turn a bad into a positive It's got to get better, y'all With self-accountability Reverse the curse that's been casted On me and my family I'm gonna look into the mirror With this love from this healing Keeping the faith with every piece I break Of this invisible glass ceiling I'm not complaining Lord, I’m just explaining I got the blues in my DNA I’m not complaining Lord, I’m just explaining I got the blues in my DNA I got love in my blood Blues in my DNA I got love in my blood Blues in my DNA I got love in my blood Blues in my DNA I got love in my blood Blues in my DNA #rbb #ronniebakerbrooks #bluesinmydna #bluesmusic #chicagoblues #electricblues #mbmanagement #concertedefforts #lonniebrooks #waynebakerbrooks #bluesmusicawardnominee Performance footage shot at Live Bash, Chicago, IL (July 16, 2024) - https://livebash.com/