(1st Verse)
Been blessed to go a lot of places
Cool to have seen so many faces
Honestly, I’m in awe in so many cases
When I get to see just how God’s grace is
Sittin’ on the sands in Myrtle Beach
Watchin’ God’s hand move across the sea
You should see these waves right in front of me
Nothing like being cooled by the summer breeze
Love it when I go to Cancun
Ya’ll can see pictures of me by the pool
Got my ipod listening to tunes
We like to rest and gaze up at the moon
Sometimes we just sit off in the backyard
Looking at how God perfectly placed the stars
You can catch me in my car in front of the garage
Thinking bout what I got, then sayin’ “Thank God”
(Chorus)
Every time I feel the wind blow
Or whatever I see thru the window
It always reminds me, Your love’s forever and ever
Every time I feel the sunrays
Or feel your presence on a Sunday
You’re making me feel ok, Your love’s forever and ever
(2nd Verse)
When I get to see my girl play
Basketball in the middle of a Saturday
Picture her in the WNBA
(God willin’), I wouldn’t have it any other way
Or when I get to see my boy’s dance moves
Like when I caught him dancin’ in Cancun
I brag a lot on what he can do
Makes me wanna say “Lord, I thank you”
When I look into my wife’s eyes
Many days I feel so mesmerized
She could with like any guy
But she choose to serve Christ by my side
When I think about all the things we have
Sometimes I just sit back and laugh
Ya’ll really don’t know the half
Cause of Christ I’m walkin’ on greener grass
(Chorus)
(Bridge)
Forever and ever, Your love is forever and ever (4x)
(3rd Verse)
When I sit and star at the trees
Or when I sit by the Miami seas
I can really feel your Spirit there
I wrote a lot of my lyrics there
Just really wanna be close to you
Find a spot where I can soak in the most of you
I really wanna be together, forever and ever and ever
(Chorus)
(1st Verse)
Momma never said that in this life it was ever gonna be that easy
She said “say I’m gonna serve the Lord of all no matter who sees me”
But she taught me how to dig in them scriptures,
How to seek after Godly wisdom
Stay in the Word to keep the 20 vision,
Speak His word to everyone ‘ll listen
How to stay low and pay those tithes,
Stay humble and point it back to Christ
Not to depend on the role of the dice,
Not to chase after money, cars or the ice
If it comes so be it,
Don’t be afraid to say I don’t need it
Praise the Lord for everything that we get
Don’t treat your love for Him like it’s a secret
(Chorus)
Said He’ll never leave me and He’ll always be by my side (by my side)
Not to worry bout a thing cause everything’s gonna be alright
(Alright) be alright
(Alright) gonna be alright
(Oh oh, oh oh) gonna be alright
(2nd verse)
once I learned that it’s not about me but He who gave me these words that I’m sayin’
The venue nor what I’ve been thru will out weigh me on my knees prayin’
Day out and day in I pray for the situations that ya’ll in
I’m going all out to show God and everyone else that I’m all in
I gotta follow my calling
Listening for when God is calling
Stand in the gap for brothers that’s falling
And people triggered by the “Yes Yes Ya’llin’ “
Even when there’s no radio play
When friends and loved ones go astray
Because at the end of the day I’m restin’ in the hands of the Lord anyway
(Chorus)
(3rd Verse)
It was crazy to be layin’ in a hospital bed like wondering what’s next
Started with a cough, then with a pain in my side which led to my chest
Didn’t at all feel like I was in a situation to put my faith to the test
Didn’t doubt God one minute, trusted Him cause I knew my father knows best
I did need the rest, man
No time to second guess, man
Witnessed a mother loving her son, kids loving their daddy and a wife loving her husband
Communicated every breathe thru Facebook and Twitter and 2edgemusic.com
Needed someone else’s blood to live
Then, I was like “hold up, that’s what Jesus did”
(Chorus)
(Bridge)
Alright (It’s gonna be)
Okay (It’s gonna be)
Alright (It’s gonna be)
Okay (It’s gonna be)
Alright (it’s gonna be)
Okay (It’s gonna be)
Okay (It’s gonna be)
Okay
Stay Low
By 2edge from Second Wind
(chorus)
Stay Low… Even if the world say go
Stay Low… Even if they uppin’ the pesos
Stay Low… Only move when God say so
Stay Low, Stay Low
(Verse 1)
It’s a process everyday to keep givin’ ya’ll that fire
Stage Stalker continuing with the name of the Messiah
Speak words from the red lettering until ya’ll get it
Instead of listening to these cats with false prophetics
Think about what your life reflect, you might regret it
Before you like on the other end of the hang up, disconnected
You gotta let the beat bang
Sling His word out to the block just like a boomerang
To be honest, you want many to bump your music, that’s cool with me
You want a few more of these riches, that’s cool with me
You the best that ever did it, that’s rude to me
Just don’t get caught up the lights, fame and jewelry
Where the humbled emcees at
That ain’t ashamed of Christ when lean and breeze back
Lifting God no matter who really sees that
Call Rhema Soul to give em they whole steez back and just…
(chorus)
(Verse 2)
Same flow as LoSo, sing like K-Ci & JoJo
Still bland with the promo, back & forth like a yoyo
Not understanding why the culture is calling you a dodo
Cause what you saying ain’t really hot, it’s just so so
My focus is in that Christ like section
Looking in the mirror for that Christ like reflection
I Myspace, Facebook and Twitter these words
If you love Christ then maybe you should consider these words
You don’t hear nothing else, please know
God is #1 and the reason for these flows
You keep it gutter, right
Well brother you don’t realize you softer than Rubben Studdard, you big teddy bear
Check Souljourn 99 for “I Don’t Care”
Ride like This’l with your windows down, they gon’ stare
I’m at the foot of the lower case with lower bass
Put that red lettering up in your face and just…
(chorus)
(Verse 3)
I got with Mpax for them tracks
That makes me wanna give ya’ll them facts, That’s Feel Good Music
It should be in rotation on many stations
But it’s not, letting it teach me a lil’ patience
I’ve learned that my knees gotta hit the wood grain
For Christ to be exalted with words that make the hood bang
We choose slang to do thangs with this Triple H
Not sayin’ I’m the greatest but I’m servin’ the One who’s great so…
Hear My Prayer
by 2edge from While I'm Still Breathin'
(The Lord’s Prayer)
Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be the name,
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
Forgive us of our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not unto temptation but deliver us from all evil,
For thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory,
Forever, Amen.
(Chorus)
Lord, hear my prayer, hear my prayer
Hear my prayer, my prayer
(Verse)
Heavenly Father, I come to you the best way I know how
With my knees bowed
Giving reverence to the only true God
Glorify your name with high praise to you, God
Thank you for everyone that lived like they knew God
My mom, grandma and granddaddy to name a few, God
I pray that your will be done, your kingdom come
I pray your mercy be with my little daughter and son
Help us stay humble and sober
Be our strength as we continue to grow older
I pray my wife’s love would abound more and more
As she grows in the knowledge of you and become more of yours
Protect her from all the despair and discouragement
Help me be there for guidance and spiritual nourishment
God, don’t let her foot slip, please guard over her
Sanctify and purify her, make us even closer
Closer than we’ve ever been
I know that would mean I have to put the controller down, sit down and listen
My kids are much older now
Help me understand my role as husband, father, brother and friend
While Jay is away at UF
I pray with al my heart he find in you rest, I’m so blessed
While he’s searching, that he find in you purpose
And don’t get stuck in feeling like it’s all too worthless
To come before your throne of grace
Even if there’s a sea of mistakes, you forgive and erase
I know Nicole is much younger than Jay
Help me to not provoke but to guide her only the way
I pray thru us, she see what true love is
And understand you before her first hug and true kiss
Help us to be honest with you and each other
And be patient, remain focus on you together
Forgive us of our short comings
Forgive us when we start running
Help us to stay faithful and remain faithful to the end
And do the same for my family and friends, Amen!
Have Your Way
by 2edge from While I'm Still Breathin'
(verse 1)
I wanna know when I walk through the valley that everything is gonna be alright,
And if it’s not how to keep my dukes up and never decide to ever give up the fight;
Wanna please you when I’m up in the spot,
Continue to serve you whenever the spot is too hot,
When I’m in the spot with lifted hands and learn to give you praise with everything I got.
I wanna learn how you did it when you dealt with all of these trials and tribulations,
I wanna learn how you did it when you crush sin and death and all these temptations;
I wanna stay focused, man,
I mean really stay focused, man,
Show the world that you didn’t make a mistake by picking me to spit your gospel & take a bold stand.
(chorus)
I wanna know your ways, teach me your ways, show me your ways, have your way
I wanna know your ways, teach me your ways, show me your ways, have your way
(verse 2)
I wanna have the know how to stand for you no matter the topic or situation,
I wanna live like an unashamed Christian no matter the school or even the occupation;
Wanna keep my eye off the pharaoh,
And keep my focus on the sparrow,
Take the road less traveled, not the highway but the road that’s very narrow.
Don’t wanna feel guilty anytime I sit with the fam to take communion,
No jealousy or envy when I see my brothers and how you may choose to use them;
Don’t wanna be a stumbling block,
Check my motives before this album drops,
I might be the only representation of Christ Jesus that some people got.
(chorus)
(verse 3)
Don’t wanna be a slave to the sin
Show many that you deliver and can save them from sin
Because of you I feel like a new man
I just wanna live right and live like a true man
Yes, I know that I’m only human
It’s more than tryna make it do what it do, man
When I testify, I want many to feel it
Evidence of your Word and low you chose to reveal it
I know you holds the answer to my life’s secrets
Your Holy Spirit’s there I just need to let ‘em teach it
My ways are seldom like your ways
Show me ways, I wanna know your ways
Back To You
by 2Edge & K-Drama from While I'm Still Breathin'
(Intro)
Lord, while I’m still breathin’
I’m a give you everything I got
Everything, You deserve it all
(1st Verse) 2Edge
Your mercy & grace
The only reason that I’m able to see your face
You’ve given me a happiness that can’t be replaced
I think about my past dirt, it’s all been erased
Man, I’m so thankful
Many days I’ve suffered, many days were painful
Didn’t have enough links to let my chain hang low
Now I got a couple spots where I can go & change clothes
You keep showing me love
Even when so many critics tried to label me thug
Like my moms, you’re always tryna give me a hug
I thank God for changing me from the way that I was
They can have the same thing
It’s cool to hear my music bumpin’ in the range
To live is Christ and to die is gain
Your love’s the remedy when we feel pain
(Chorus)
Everything that I love & hold so dear
Ability to put this music in your ear
I’m giving it all back to you, giving it all back to you
My wife, my kids, my job, my home
Basically everything that I own
I’m giving it all back to you, giving it all back to you
(2nd Verse) K-Drama
Dear Lord I appreciate all that you gave me
Music, lungs and my 2 beautiful ladies
Sade and Nyema, I don’t need a Beamer
I’m happy with my Avalon cause I’m a believer
Content in His plan, I know it seems weird
Cause we keep what we like, that’s how it appears
But it’s the opposite of how Christians do things
We give it all back to Christ Jesus the King
Our time, our purpose, talents and our goals
We dedicate it all to please Him and save souls
Will we try to rob God of His glory, NEVER
Will live to glorify God and enjoy Him forever
(chorus)
(3rd Verse) 2Edge
I can’t even fathom
What life would be like without the things You have done
Died on the cross, your blood covered my ransom
Now Jesus is all that you need is my anthem
I really don’t know why
Your love could look passed my faults and my lies
You loved me so much to the point you would die
You still make everything feel alright
Now I’m a serve you forever
I’m blessed by how you’ve kept my family together
You’ve changed me from darkness to reading your love letter
Even dim lights recognize something better
You’re worthy of all praise
Only thru your name can a man ever be saved
Only thru your Word can we learn how to behave
Still guiding when we only have a little faith
Clear Crystal
by 2Edge from While I'm Still Breathin'
(1st Verse)
How you live in front of your brother
Sister, father & mother, wife, husband & others, oh wrong song
Still relevant to this song right here
Still evident things are not quite clear
If it was my fear that you didn’t know I’m Christian
By hearin’ this I would have to stop right here
I ain’t ashamed to spit the Name in a verse
What’s worst when you only use His name in the church
Triple H emcees can’t flirt with the dirt
If you really bout it people shouldn’t have to search
Holy Hip Hop won’t always make you bounce
Some make you look in the mirror to check your life out
You got Christ music and fun music
You got ones that you wished they’d never done music
If you been called, it’s your job
To let all of your surroundings know about God
(chorus)
Is it clear to you, what I do is it real to you
Can you tell the world exactly how it feels to you?
The world needs to see Jesus Christ in you
They need to see a crystal clear view
(2nd verse)
Now don’t get me wrong, we all come short
We all need prayer and need some kinda support
But we veterans gotta help the ones comin’ up
Be a navigator before they crash and self destruct
It’s more than the glitz and the glam
I still say yes sir and yes mam
I know me and my fam got a lotta nice things
Fossil’s fine, I don’t really need the bling bling
It doesn’t dictate what I spit in the booth
So I spit about Christ, I spit about truth
I spit about the things that could deliver your youth
And you say, “Lord, I wanna surrender to you”
My fixation on these situations
Is complicated to some but consider the implications
If Holy Hip Hop in true demonstration
This nation would see God in true simplification
(chorus)
(3rd verse)
Yeah man, it’s true; you gotta get it how you live
Mean what you say, gotta spit it how you live
Revisit the blueprint, red letter diagram
Take a stand and regain your focus man
Who cares if you really are the dopiest man
The anointing is what breaks the yoke, this man
That we represent must be the center of attention
Must I mention He’s the reason we call ourselves Christians
Whether round the world or where you’re livin’
Don’t hide, make sure that everybody get it
When you’re out, don’t be afraid to say that you wit it
If you love the Lord, go ahead man, admit it
Go out on a limb for God
That’s where the fruit is, there’s souls out here to win for God
Take this thang above the rim for God
Don’t just stand there, live like you’re Born Again for God
Grace & Mercy
(1st verse – 2Edge)
Only a few know about the ill roads that I’ve traveled
Moments when the blue had my knees to the gravel
Moving up stream struggling with no paddle
Riding bumpy paths on horses with no saddle
Felt like I could only be with me & my shadow
Looked like I lost battle after battle after battle
I stopped and thought about how God’s so good
Even when it seems like I was up to no good
Even when I thought that I was so hood
He reached down and fix what was misunderstood
I ain’t a gangsta
Just a kat that lost his way tryna mess with ways to get my bank up
Could have been dead and gone or even still locked up
Didn’t mess with guns didn’t claim to be shotta
I didn’t belong in those places
It was God’s grace that kept me from being blasted in the face
(Chorus - Fred Junior of Break Bread)
Don’t know why you loved me
Cause of grace and mercy
You show love everyday (It goes on & on, on & on)
I can’t live without you
No matter I do, it goes on & on
(2nd verse – 2Edge)
What about the time I just missed the head on collision
Or when I was in jeopardy of losing my vision
Or when I snuck out without my parent’s permission
Or me slippin’ even after becoming a Christian
They said that I might not hear again
I was living in ATL during the Williams killings
What about when I lost control of my Beretta
I thought our quick get money schemes would last forever
I’d probably still be locked up
Or still going in your pockets & frontin’ like I’m some hoodstar hard thug
It took me hitting rock bottom to see God
When I should have been grateful for things that we got
But I’m thankful cause I could be 6 feet under
Makes me wonder how I made in the jungle
May not speak like Ambassador
But I’m an Ambassador for Christ; He gives more than what I ask Him for
Your #1Fan
From While I'm Still Breathin'
by 2Edge
Verse 1
Here’s something I don’t understand
Some of ya’ll don’t realize that I’m ya number 1 fan
When I see you it’s like you don’t wanna say a word to me
I’m standing in front of you with every one of your cd’s
It’s because of people like me you’re where you’re at right now
Here I am wishing I could be doing that right now
I spit too, I guess you’ll never know
Even though I’m at ya show sittin’ on the second or third row
Sayin’ every word like I wrote it hoping you’ll see me
Bobbin’ my head while every one else is screamin’
Man I wish I could go up there which ya
Every beat you got make the crowd wanna get up
Maybe afterwards we could sit and share some scripture
For real, I wish I could snap a really good picture
Upload it on my myspace page
And front like you invited me to hang out back stage
Chorus
Hey, did you know I was your #1 fan
I wish there was a way that I make you understand
How your music has changed my life
It’s cause of you that I know about Christ
Verse 2
I’m one of the few that didn’t download it
Have to buy it again cause my little sister want it
Got excited when I got your autograph on it
Use to wish I had ya number so that I could phone it
I’d love to see you do one with TripLee or Young Josh
Either way it’ll be on my Ipod
You and Hazakim, Man that would be hot
Sometimes your music’s the only thing I got
Bumpin’ in the matrix
Tryin’ to figure out if that sample is from Crystal Lewis or Take 6
Sing it out like I’m doing back up for Fred Hammond
It’s my walk you inspire and bringing me understanding
You say words that make me feel like my souls on fire
I know one day you will but I pray you don’t retire
Your music helps make some of my dim days brighter
Cause of you I’m in the mirror tryna make my flows tighter
Chorus
Verse 3
Although I wish that you could listen to my demo
It’s cool to know you not always flossin’ in the limo
I know you’ll never realize how many you’ve touched
Your relationship with Christ is why we love you so much
Well, you sound connected to God on the record
Where I’m from, everything you put down get’s respect
Don’t let this thing go yet
It’s encouraging a whole nation that’s going thru and rejected
In God’s presence I feel so accepted
After hearing Hillsong even if no one else get’s it
I could list so many singers and so many emcees’
So many genres, so many cd’s
But I won’t cause that would have to take all day
What I will do is for your ministry everyday I’ll pray
That would take all day
For your ministry everyday I’ll pray
Let It All Go
By 2edge from While I'm Still Breathin'
Remix on Second Wind
(Verse 1)
You gonna go thru thangs, some of these thangs you can’t explain
Sometimes these thangs gonna bring you pain, to live is Christ, to die is gain Some people just don’t get it, took they whole life to try to get with it
Had to realize some people just won’t get it,
I’m on my grind, tryna bring this thing way different
No need to be ill with the flow, happy when God’s word’s revealed with the flow
Some people can’t deal with it though, that’s why I fall back and stay real with the flow
Some days I struggle, my mind wonders when I’m in the huddle
Will I score or will I fumble, Christ is there before I stumble
What you think I do it for, can’t be because I’m making dough
Can’t be because I’m a superstar, I’m not out to get the fancy car
I just wanna park my car in the garage, keep making songs that make ya head nod
Once I learned to look pass the façade, quite evident all I need is God
Born in a manger just for me, died on the cross to set me free
When life got me locked in a figure four, feeling like I ain’t got no where to go
When I’m feeling like I can’t do it no more, when I can’t find an open door
God is there with arms open wide, said we’ll never leave my side
(chorus)
Weeping May endureth for a night
But joy’s gonna come in the morning
So you gotta let it all go, go, go
Let it all go, go, go, go
(Verse 2)
When doubt creeps in, it’s hard to stay focus passed the weekend
What did the pastor say last weekend?
Get down on your knees and keep seeking
Look at how far things can go, when we don’t decide to let things go
Give it all to God and let your life speak, bro
Then like Joey you can Jesus Rock Show
I know it seems like I’m just saying stuff to sounds good
But it don’t connect with what you go thru in the hood
This ain’t reality, well man, I disagree
I’ll still tell ya that Jesus Christ is what you need
Even when you feel fatigue, Christ will be your energy
Put New Balance on your feet, fill your mouth with the words to speak
Gotta be down to ride for Christ, be willing to live your life for Christ
Walk by faith and not by sight, don’t let nothing dim you’re light
He’ll be your shelter thru the hurricane, be your 4th man in the midst of the flame
It’s gonna be alright, man, no need to worry about a thing
Our Father, hallowed be thy name, He’ll give you a brand new song to sang
Before you figure it out, the thing will change, that’s the way God do it, man
(Chorus)
(Verse3)
The boats, the trips, the clothes, the whips
The house, every single relationship
The job, the kicks, the poor, the rich
The candy paint drip, pocket full of tips
The plasma, the tivo, the people that we know
The radio stations that be bumpin’ the single
The freedom we have to worship or go and mingle
The convo, the lingo, the funyons, the Pringles
The bills, the sickness, the heartache, the tension
Coming home to a note on the door for eviction
No relationship, just stuck on religion
The weather man tell us of horrible conditions
Feeling trapped because of whatever addition
And whatever affliction, it all won’t last
It’s all gonna pass, deliverance is comin’
Just remember joy is comin’ in the morning
(chorus)
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