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Church Time
01:35
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Let me explain, to those that don’t know;
It’s a re-lationship. Perfection is the goal.
The world; Let it go. And yourself; let it go.
If there’s rain; Let it snow. Got love; Let it show!
Where’s my hug at? Never mind a pound
We’re brothers and sisters, so tell me; Are you down?
Where’s your crown? Smile. You’re royalty in His eyes
Why you look so sad? Are you convinced that He died?
Naw… He came back. You know we claim that
This is my plain rap, and I’m going to state fact
Where the saved souls at? Where’s the lost sheep?
I was lost too, until He called me
See the lighthouse, as it shines bright
It leads you back home so you can find sight
Even if my rhymes tight, my plan is to bless you
I’m here to help you… call me search and rescue!
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2. |
Who Really Knows
05:05
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Living this life isn’t all that is seems to be
we have too much haters, messing up the scenery
to get free, people find that greenery - but not me
instead I stay clean, like god intends it to be
lonely, so I stand on my own plan
I’m my own man, I’ll bounce back like a rubber band
if you hold me in your hand you can understand
I stay productive and I do all that I can
I don’t really care what anyone thinks
because I’ll be learning the truth - when y’all be having drinks
keeping the good word in my heart and all
when I fall you rise, you’ll see - I’m an outlaw
I might be last, I might be left when your taken
I’ll be thankful I can cherish my last breath no mistaken
I’m a warrior, armor of god on my side
this is for all the tears, and all the times I cried
we live life without a clue in this world
now everything is lost for every boy and girl
image is what we see surrounding our children
it all depends on the foundation of our building
will you accept the brutal truth… or reject it like those?
Be an immoral fool or will you be a wolf in sheep’s clothes
now if its life? If its death? Tell me who really knows
who really knows? Keep going….don’t stop keep flowing until you drop
when it comes to difference, we’re ignorant and blind
humans must come to learn what’s on the inside
when I left California, I lost a lot of friends
I know diversity and several social blends
without the colors of the rainbow it would be no fun
how good could the moon be without the sun
you cant have balance without both of them
when one starts to fade the other will dim
balance is found starting with yourself
inside of me is the future of diverse health
let me be the zephyr spreading the flames
keep the dream alive and stop playing games
at first happiness was hard to find
to make new friends - you must be color blind
that my friends, is the secret to success
open minded understandings are the best to express
When you’re prejudice you can lose your life
when you use racial slurs its like using a knife
stabbing and stabbing as blood pours out
look it’s the same color red beyond a doubt
does it really matter where the blood is from?
I too was ignorant, I too was young and dumb
but now I know of my fate and destiny
make a difference for the youth, forever possibly
Will you accept the brutal truth… Or reject it like those?
Be an immoral fool or will you be A wolf in sheep’s clothes
Now if its life? If its death? Tell me who really knows … Who really knows?
if I get the chance to do all I can
I promise to help others know themselves and understand
diversity is god’s way, to help us know life
what I’ll do for love is be a living sacrifice
let me use a quote as I know say
I live by this motto for life’s diverse way
I’m never ignorant getting goals accomplished
until I reach the world I’m a keep my promise
unity wont come, there wont be complete peace
I’ll still write my dreams and try my best to touch the streets
reach all I can though I’m only one man
in this vision I had, I was given this plan
now I understand what to do to survive
when I fall of this earth I want to be alive
I don’t want to live a normal life
I’m going to die one day but now I live for Christ
Will you accept the brutal truth… Or reject it like those?
Be an immoral fool or will you be A wolf in sheep’s clothes
Now if its life? If its death? Tell me who really knows … Who really knows?
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3. |
Pre Med
03:51
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Perusing passion and purpose in my puberty
fervor and fresh even though few are free
this is an early me from a newly tree
rebuilt reborn fruitful times three
grew up young in the 1980s
pop, R&B, I’m a hip-hop baby
adolescent and I used to tag
juvenile with a messenger bag
just wanted jerseys all I never had.
Made what I could and saved my cash
I was an artist, comic books n more
then it was poetry I tried to explore
my sister passed inspired a song
sad to see her gone, I had to move on
2pac died, then we all cried
bottled up emotions deep down inside
97 it was big, ruff riders rid
no limit to cash money place your bid
it was 1999 when hip hop died
along with me as it killed my pride
I swallowed more feelings more emotions
poetry was more than just my potions
it gave me fuel and a reason why
to give my all so I didn’t have die
the more I tried the more I slid
so I gave my life let go of the kid
knew there was a man, someone like me
someone with strength someone that’s free
knew there was a man, someone like me
someone with strength someone that’s free
the c h r I s t
or you can even call him j.c.
he was my mentor no longer was it Pac
because I couldn’t live my life on the block
couldn’t get shot, couldn’t punk rock
so as an artist I buried hip hop
rock a bye hippo, hopper without info
where is the rabbit, that I saw in the window
wearing that big coat, as he holds his throat
I’m feeling sick though, murder that she wrote
so now there is nothing not even Christian
no music for my spirit they all lacked vision
too many repeaters, sampling heaters
I’ll launch my own rockets and made them seekers
hear in the tweeters, thump n my speakers
less bass more treble as I lace my sneakers
no longer adidas now I rep vans shoes
now I make music and its about you
its about news and why its so good
got to be heard from the ‘burbs to hood
if you’re in the church or if you’re in the club
there’s only one deejay that promises love
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4. |
Deeply Rooted
03:17
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Just another man with a quarter century
Mexican but I can’t afford the sin or beef
Portugee American I swear I am born to speak
pork n cheese eating nothing but warm n sweet
spiritual food, or just a lyrical dude
I’m feeling so cool, in the shade so rude
I pray I’m a tool used by the body of Christ
listen to his music its sugar n spice
use it to cook and feed it to all
is he just a man or was he once called
to be a minister with rhythm and poetry
who is this man o yeah, you know its me
I’m a surgeon for Christ, a sinner reborn
I live for him! Call me Chris Treborn
this song I’ll play for them but is it hip-hop?
Or contemporary Christian will it flip flop?
(I fight for him now, never throw in the towel)
(If I fall down get back up as I growl)
Should it be hype, should it excite
should it be nice, should it be Christ
could it be loud, could we stand proud
could we stand out or just please the crowd?
It’s a new day to sing some praise
it’s a new day to live in his grace
it’s a new day to bless his name
this is the day to get your arms raised!
(We all know our life has changed)
(Today is the day it will never be the same)
Who is the person, who once was searching
seeking and believing bleeding and hurting
praying for purpose, exploring earth surface
saying I’m worthless just isn’t worth it
heaven-sent maybe, living it crazy
money’s not an option, loving is hazy
what is it that pays me, blessings and gifts
I pray for your soul, so I’m stressing on this
too many lost, don’t know the costs
he paid for it all, so now who’s the boss
and he’s the man, as for his plan
it will carry out, please understand
we are victorious, over joyous and sealed
delivered and saved, now we’re spirit filled
our flesh has been killed, over came
as for the king of kings we know he reigns
Hands up yes / stand up yes
man up yes / living life blessed
blast sound yes / bow down yes
cast crowns yes / loving life best
one last time / one last rhyme
one last dime / no more crime
one last find / one last mind
one last bind / no more grime
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5. |
Listen
03:24
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I know its kind of simple something for my kinfolk
but you need lyrics for your instrumental
remember where we been too
mistakes that had us sinful
dishes worth a sink full. Listen very close
the past haunts us like kids & scary ghosts
this bread is made of toast like painful hours
when its time to spring bring us April showers
they say those showers bring may flowers
may flowers bring pilgrims -more than 8 hours
let me explain sours aren’t always sweet
a spoonful of sugar is not a healthy treat
what we need is meat to help us grow
more and more you know u got my trust bro
think I lack love no…instead I’m patient
people say that’s hard but I know I can make it
u got to follow your heart when you’re in dark
got to make it apart even if you’re far
look up at the stars who made it first
think you’re hungry but cant quench your thirst
so many distractions and side attractions
its faith that you lacking Satan’s attacking
but pain u just mask it yeah that’ll work
now u got more beef than a cattle’s worth
cant handle the dirt better get clean
muddy like them pigs sloppy as a sick team
I guess that’s your thing can’t walk blind
got caught from behind so u lost your eye
you see the reaction just for being plastic
who do you believe in as u get blasted
trust in your vest or trust everyone less
is IT an earthly quest or a heavenly test
I KNOW IT GETS ROUGH, DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START
WHEN LIFE GETS TOUGH, LISTEN TO YOUR HEART
Dismantle Poetry
imagine, Clothes that feed
His majesty is closed to greed
I never chose to bleed
to be free
I’ve grown to speak
each day
and every single week
if you’re meek
keen
or bleak
only clean blood can redeem the weak
they tremble
at his speech
their temple’s
at His feet
reach out
get out - your seats NOW
He will
extend his hand
and reach down
twist
burn
scream or shout
ignore selfish pride
but don’t pout
if you’re wise
then bow down
and don’t doubt
how…
we can achieve to saturate the earth’s dirt
NO DROUGHT!!!
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6. |
Unashamed
05:24
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I’m spitting Gospel G, until the day that I die Reppin’ one thing with my hands in the sky No need to sigh, y’all know the reason why They take snapshots, listen as you hear him cry There is only one man who knows my pain Besides all the fans that will explain Not another way to bridge death and life It took three nails and one cross, that is why!
JESUS CHRIST I LOVE YOU No matter what they say or do, it’s all for you Even if they paid me millions to deny your truth JESUS CHRIST I NEED YOU
I keep his name on my lips and his life on my mind Every time I rhyme in his light I can find More soldiers on the line screaming his name More pictures are taken but he ignores the fame He’s telling me KJ-52 is right There’s only ONE WAY, ONE TRUTH & ONE LIFE I recite it on paper, repeat it in my head I thank you ‘cause many times I could’ve been dead Left alone to die, but angels are on my side Through each & every lie, every girl as my pride All times I accepted flesh as my ruler All the sin every test, all the beer in the cooler God I am selfish, even feeling helpless Hell is a mess. Christian Rap, can I sell this?
JESUS CHRIST I LOVE YOU No matter what they say or do, it’s all for you Even if they paid me millions to deny your truth JESUS CHRIST I NEED YOU And to see you suffer I got tears in my eyes With this sacrifice I can hear the angels’ cries JESUS CHRIST I LOVE YOU I’m sorry I did bad, Father please forgive He said with one drop The blood will let me live JESUS CHRIST I NEED YOU
Now my job’s to testify show the world of our fall How soon will I see you? Answer your call How we were outlaws, but he died for us! If that’s not love, I wouldn’t know of any trust I wish I was there even with all the gloom Just to see you live on Free from the tomb Now I know what to do, in my heart I’ll make room Pray my mind to comprehend escaping the doom I can see through him and its not just a ghost This is his body and blood, and now we make a toast (…breakdown…) We live on victorious! Yes it’s so glorious! Now let’s take… a moment of silence. Shhhh Ignore all the violence. (…kick it…) But we don’t have time to be quiet Those who are silent are golden by a riot I’m making noise stand still, raising my voice I shout how I feel That’s my own choice As the rain pours down, I survive the storm Staying still in his glory My umbrella and warmth When it rains it pours and the wise man snores I got the trinity and it’s something like smores Throughout the wars they will be there Take your cross and strap up but you better beware Because we’re running out of time, running out of paper Running in a rhyme. Running from danger!
JESUS CHRIST I NEED YOU Enemies are not strangers, you know them like angels Do you understand? Or do I have to explain bro? JESUS CHRIST I LOVE YOU GOD, if only my brothers had a chance Didn’t get sucked in by lust and romance Getting shot up. In their hearts they bleed They feel so deceived, never knew their lead Follow the leader, he will guide the way Bring your weapon of choice. Then we will pray It’s our last day so you better make way Bring you knowledge & wisdom + your faith Need a lion’s strength? Show we are great If you’re not real, wait. This is our fate
I feel his heartbeat and I march with my feet Onto victory we will not see defeat I hear your thoughts. And your doubts sink Give it all or nothing. SO WHAT DO YOU THINK!?
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This Is Me
04:42
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To Be Continued...
01:21
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Lightning Strikes Twice
06:16
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11:11(prod. by X-N-III)
04:48
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