### Intro (Spoken Word)
Life is a house, and the heart is the door,
Love can bring you inside, make you feel at home.
But anger can change everything in a moment.
So think before you talk, think before you act,
Because some doors, when they close, never open back.
### Verse 1
Love welcome you inside, give you a place to stay,
Share with you the sunshine, chase your clouds away.
It stands beside you when the whole world walks away,
And gives you hope tomorrow when you lose your faith today.
But one moment of hot anger can destroy a lifetime,
One careless word can turn your sunshine into nighttime.
You can build a home for years, brick by brick and stone,
But anger can make the people you love feel all alone.
You can plant a tree and water it until it starts to grow,
But if you burn the roots with fire, what will remain to show?
### Chorus
Love welcome you inside, oh!
Anger can escort you outside, oh!
Love will open up the door,
Anger can make you walk no more.
Think before you talk, my brother,
Don't destroy the love of one another.
Love welcome you inside, oh!
Anger can escort you outside, oh!
Call and Response
Lead: Who can build a home?
Response: Love can build a home!
Lead: Who can break it down?
Response: Anger can break it down!
Everybody, make we learn to control our pride,
Love welcome you inside, anger escorts you outside!
### Verse 2
I have seen two lovers turn to strangers overnight,
All because of angry words they couldn't put aside.
I have seen a father shout until his children hide,
And a mother cry in silence with her pain she cannot hide.
I have seen old friends abandon all the memories they made,
Because somebody spoke in anger, and forgiveness came too late.
Tell me, what is all the shouting going to bring you in the end?
Will it make your broken heart heal? Will it help you make amends?
Being right is not the same as protecting what you love,
Sometimes wisdom means you lower your voice instead of rising up.
Take a breath before you answer, let the fire cool inside,
Not every battle needs your voice, not every wound needs pride.
### Chorus
Love welcome you inside, oh!
Anger can escort you outside, oh!
Love will open up the door,
Anger can make you walk no more.
Hold your temper, hold your pride,
Keep the ones you love beside.
Love welcome you inside, oh!
Anger can escort you outside, oh!
### Verse 3
My brother, when you get angry, don't let your mouth run wild,
Remember that the person you are hurting is somebody's child.
Your wife is not your enemy, your husband is not your foe,
The people standing by your side are blessings you should know.
If you make a mistake, say sorry; if they hurt you, learn to heal,
Pride can keep a wound wide open, forgiveness helps it seal.
A gentle word can calm a storm, patience can bring peace,
Sometimes putting down your anger helps a conflict cease.
Don't allow your anger to become the ruler of your home,
Don't make the people who love you feel they're better off alone.
Because money cannot buy the peace that love can bring,
And a house without affection is an empty, silent thing.
### Bridge
Oh, anger, anger, why you take control?
You burn the bridge that joins two souls.
Oh, pride, oh pride, why you stand so tall?
You make the mighty stumble and the strongest fall.
If you love me, talk to me,
If I hurt you, pardon me.
Let us build a home of peace,
Where our love will never cease.
Before you slam that door tonight,
Remember who stood by your side.
Don't let one minute of anger
Make a lifetime of love goodbye.
### Verse 4
No be every matter you go answer,
No be every fight you go conquer.
Sometimes silence is wisdom,
Sometimes patience is the answer.
If your neighbour offends you, let peace become your guide,
If your brother makes a mistake, don't let hatred reside.
We all have our weaknesses, we all have our flaws,
Love is not about perfection; it's about giving room for growth.
Today you may be helping, tomorrow need a helping hand,
So treat people with compassion, try your best to understand.
The same door that welcomes you can close before your eyes,
So guard the love that you have found; don't sacrifice it to your pride.
### Final Chorus
Love welcome you inside, oh!
Anger can escort you outside, oh!
Love will open up the door,
Anger can make you walk no more.
Lead: Who can build a home?
Response: Love can build a home!
Lead: Who can break it down?
Response: Anger can break it down!
Lead: What will keep us together?
Response: Love forever and ever!
Everybody, let love be your guide,
Love welcome you inside, anger escorts you outside!
### Outro (Spoken Word)
A door opened by love is a blessing.
A door closed by anger can become a lesson.
Before you speak, think.
Before you act, think.
Remember, my people:
Love can make strangers become family, but anger can make family become strangers.