"Fast car" is kind of a continuation of Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run." It has all the clawing your way to a better life, but in this case the protagonist never makes it with her love; in fact she is dragged back down by him.
There is still an amazing amount of hope and will in the lyrics; and the lyrics themselve rank and easy five. If only music was stronger it would be one of those great radio songs that you hear once a week 20 years after it was released. The imagery is almost tear-jerking ("City lights lay out before us", "Speeds so fast felt like I was drunk"), and the idea of starting from nothing and just driving and working and denigrating yourself for a chance at being just above poverty, then losing in the end is just painful and inspiring at the same time.
Enock
Written by Juan James
Produced by Tru-Life
Recorded by Gordon (The Studio, Phila., Pa)
Mixed by Storm (The Studio, Phila., Pa)
Cross Movement Music & Publishing (SESAC)
Verse 1: I was predestined to reflect the Son, beaming His light. His truth has me keen in my sight, So I can see the true meaning of life. He is Jesus the Christ, who rules His kingdom with might. The redemption of our Lord Means the Son became an extension cord When His blood red as crimson poured For our transgressions His intervention bore access in His ascension from the core made our redemption sure. Life’s worth the living. New purpose given, No more rhyming in vain We make sure each rhyme’s shining his name Some say we’re kind of lame for never minding the fame We’re never apologizing for every album sounding the same. No time for childish games Cats are bound to drown in the flames If they’re not found in His name. We’re out to proclaim On the rooftops, Ghettos To the boondocks, agents Spreading the fragrance of Christ like a perfume shop.
Chorus: To my breakers, beatmakers, arosol can shakers Dj’s on the fader with the smooth rhymes sayers Put the cross on the move, Spread the good news of the Savior. To my breakers beatmakers arosol can shakers Dj’s on the fader with the smooth rhymes sayers Take what the Lord gave you, and represent the Savior.
Verse 2: We don’t do as the world do. We open up the scripture like oysters To voice the pearl truths of God, Which is anti-world view, it’s odd How we storm your hood like twister When we twirl through my squad. Wear the chains to bear the name, If you ask us where is the fame? We’ll say there in the flames. If you only dig our flavor and name And not the Savior who reigns, Then our labors in vain. We’d rather be cut off and pruned For not producing fruit Hip-hop influence the youth That’s why we speak fluent in truth. In cypher sessions It sounds like we’re always lecturing Cause we never kick rhymes That only wins the respect of men. When we flex the pen It’s in hopes that men get with him Who pays and pardons our debt to sin. Forever representing Him With no shame bold and plain Kingdom Building Cause the blue print of scripture don’t change.
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Verse 3: I was sick with sin Now I’m love sick for Him Who’s blood dripped for men The new covenants in Him The new government begins, Cause the Son gets the win Over Satan and mans numbness to sin Oneness with Him Is what we’re hoping in Come witness Him Take the souls of men And make them whole again We live to make known to men The atonement of sin That turns those who offend From foes to friends Of the true and living, Who’s forgiving the worst of sin Committed by the worst of men Lets reverse the trend. Heads can’t discern the times Even with the signs up. If there’s no good news on your album Then you’re in the wrong genre.
Repeat Chorus
Written by Juan James
Produced by Tru-Life
Recorded by Gordon (The Studio, Phila., Pa)
Mixed by Storm (The Studio, Phila., Pa)
Cross Movement Music & Publishing (SESAC)
Verse 1: I was predestined to reflect the Son, beaming His light. His truth has me keen in my sight, So I can see the true meaning of life. He is Jesus the Christ, who rules His kingdom with might. The redemption of our Lord Means the Son became an extension cord When His blood red as crimson poured For our transgressions His intervention bore access in His ascension from the core made our redemption sure. Life’s worth the living. New purpose given, No more rhyming in vain We make sure each rhyme’s shining his name Some say we’re kind of lame for never minding the fame We’re never apologizing for every album sounding the same. No time for childish games Cats are bound to drown in the flames If they’re not found in His name. We’re out to proclaim On the rooftops, Ghettos To the boondocks, agents Spreading the fragrance of Christ like a perfume shop.
Chorus: To my breakers, beatmakers, arosol can shakers Dj’s on the fader with the smooth rhymes sayers Put the cross on the move, Spread the good news of the Savior. To my breakers beatmakers arosol can shakers Dj’s on the fader with the smooth rhymes sayers Take what the Lord gave you, and represent the Savior.
Verse 2: We don’t do as the world do. We open up the scripture like oysters To voice the pearl truths of God, Which is anti-world view, it’s odd How we storm your hood like twister When we twirl through my squad. Wear the chains to bear the name, If you ask us where is the fame? We’ll say there in the flames. If you only dig our flavor and name And not the Savior who reigns, Then our labors in vain. We’d rather be cut off and pruned For not producing fruit Hip-hop influence the youth That’s why we speak fluent in truth. In cypher sessions It sounds like we’re always lecturing Cause we never kick rhymes That only wins the respect of men. When we flex the pen It’s in hopes that men get with him Who pays and pardons our debt to sin. Forever representing Him With no shame bold and plain Kingdom Building Cause the blue print of scripture don’t change.
Repeat Chorus
Verse 3: I was sick with sin Now I’m love sick for Him Who’s blood dripped for men The new covenants in Him The new government begins, Cause the Son gets the win Over Satan and mans numbness to sin Oneness with Him Is what we’re hoping in Come witness Him Take the souls of men And make them whole again We live to make known to men The atonement of sin That turns those who offend From foes to friends Of the true and living, Who’s forgiving the worst of sin Committed by the worst of men Lets reverse the trend. Heads can’t discern the times Even with the signs up. If there’s no good news on your album Then you’re in the wrong genre.
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Lyrics submitted by lilreader
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