My eyes redder than blood shots, nightmares of them gunshots
I took my girl from the lone star to Memphis 10 on them cold blocks
And what you think we moved for to see kids get killed in the school zone
To see crack get sold, bodies turned cold, what do you think, I think that's cool, bro?
And why do you think I went to school for? To turn around and move back to the hood?
Nah, boy, that's what it's called a sacrifice, this is bigger than me, it's for a greater good.
I was went to cape town, had a breakdown, Mozambique seen a man face down
Took blows to the head, boy it's cold out here so we're staying on the grind, no brakes (breaks), nah nah.
If this a gimmick then explain what's the incentive
Been extorted near deported for this faith I'm representing.
And when I started pinnin lyrics I wasn't thinkin bout no cypher
I was thinking about them addicts and them juvies and them lifers.
Well this is what the people lose they life for. And why they give up all they rights for.
It ain't no churchin in a while, huh? But tell me, who you think I write for?
And I ain't tryin' to be self righteous, but I write just what you'll think twice
Folks wanna call this gospel rap. Nah, homeboy, this sacrifice.
Some of these rapper's reputations should be in dispute
Cause real recognize real and you do not compute
Good as layin yo life down, sacrifice for a worthy cause
Not for a buncha green paper stacks, overpriced clothes and shiny cars, no.
This is sacrifice, it's give and go all.
Even when they don't understand you, you still answer your calling
And when the world is falling and they back is turned,
You reach your hand out and pull them out that fire, it burning.
I learned that from the old heads, you know the ones that never turned back
Martin Luther King got shot for it, that's priceless you can't earn that.
Then tell me what do you think he died for? A peace prize? A holiday?
So I can rap a whole bunch of weak lines about how I'm a make my shoppin spree? (Huh?)
If Jesus really lived, then He really died
Sacrificed Himself and rose before their very eyes
And if I ain't really changed, then it's all a lie
Why put my life on the line, mang this ain't worth my time
Cause it's been real, when nobody knew us we been here
Before the billboards and the Grammy awards
It was Christ, homeboy we been clear.
I have never been fake, got faith, if I lied to yo face
May I die a disgrace
Live for the truth that He died in my place
Thank God for the sacrifice and His grace. (Uh!)
Lecrae, born Lecrae Devaughn Moore, is an American rapper and record producer from Houston, Texas. Born in 1981, he is considered a pioneer of Christian hip hop, achieving widespread popularity for his music that blends traditional rap elements with spiritual lyrics and social commentary. His musical career began in the 1990s, releasing independent mixtapes before signing a record deal in 2004. Lecrae has collaborated with artists like Trip Lee, Andy Mineo, and Tedashii, contributing to the spread of Christian music in broader contexts. Some of his most important albums include *Rebel* (2012), *Gravity* (2014), and *All Things Work Together* (2019). Among his most representative songs are *Nuthin'*, *I'll Find You*, *Blessings*, and *Can't Stop Me Now*. Lecrae has been awarded numerous Grammy Awards, Dove Awards, and Billboard Music Awards, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the contemporary music landscape.
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