Momma Stormed The Gates

Lyrics ©JenniferMcCoy2026 Inspired by: Behind every songwriter’s lyrics is a real story, and this one is the closest to my heart. I wanted to write something completely unique and honest about my life and my journey— more importantly, about my momma. We didn’t always see eye to eye. There were seasons in our lives where the silence between us was loud, times when we didn't speak at all, and times when I felt completely alone, weak, and lost in the darkness. Looking back, I realize something profound: those were the exact moments my momma was fighting the hardest for me. When I was running, she was kneeling. She spent countless hours by her bed, telling God every thought in her head. Even though He already knew each one, she refused to rise until she was completely done pouring her heart out. When I was busy building walls, my Momma was storming the gates of Heaven for me, pleading with the Lord and praying that Jesus would set me free.No matter how far I drifted, she always knew to which side of the fence I belonged on. Momma never lost sight of who God created me to be. Even when I forgot, she continued to remind me. She continued to pray. This song is a tribute to my mother’s relentless, warrior-like faith and the power of a prayer that just won’t give up until the chains break. To anyone out there praying for a prodigal, or anyone who remembers what it felt like to be rescued by a mother's prayers: this one is for you. ❤️