The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Verse 1:
(yo yo yo yo Theo Rogers production)
I'm livin' in this world but I am not of it
I do approach like the grim reaper, I'm tryin' to stay above it
I walk with confidence, because I know the Lord's comin'
The godly life is like McDonald's, I'm straight lovin' it
All glory to God though, he's my favorite matzo
The Bible is my weapon so I pack it like 5-0
It's G.O.A., God over all, no exceptions
I turn up the servin' and spot out deception
If you ever need me, I'll be in the holy section
Tryin' catch the Holy Spirit like an interception
Ey, I'm a slave of God but I am so free
Yeah I was lost, I was blind, but now I see
And God opens up doors like a master key
Child of the light, shinin' like a Christmas tree
Cross on my arm, for the Lord I got branded
I take my Bible everywhere, the world can't stand it
Chorus:
Your God ain't got nothin on mine
Your God ain't got nothin on mine
I put that on me, stand up (I ain't lyin')
I put that on me, stand up (I ain't lyin')
Your swag ain't got nothin on mine
Your swag ain't got nothin on mine
I put that on me, stand up (I ain't lyin')
I put that on me, stand up (I ain't lyin')
Verse 2:
It's not about religion and it's not about tradition
I'm saved by grace, that's why I love being a Christian
I'm on a team with God, I'm tryin' to play my position
I put away the flesh, and now the Spirit took commission
Without God, I'm like a car without a transmission
Any fault with God, I fix it like a technician
Don't lie, like a dripper I stay fly
Got an NLT around my neck like a bowtie
And like a smart aleck, I am a wise guy
The word of God is a spot like runner's pie
And I'm about beast, like two fingers
I ate my hip for the Lord like choir singers
Shinin' light in haters, gettin' spotted like cheaters
The holy flow stays scraped like a pair of feelers
And if you need prayer, call me ASAP
There's only way to heaven, roger that
Chorus:
Your God ain't got nothin on mine
Your God ain't got nothin on mine
I put that on me, stand up (I ain't lyin')
I put that on me, stand up (I ain't lyin')
Your swag ain't got nothin on mine
Your swag ain't got nothin on mine
I put that on me, stand up (I ain't lyin')
I put that on me, stand up (I ain't lyin')
Verse 3:
I'm from Cali like the Raiders, church boy from SD
I'm so on fire, please turn up the AC
T.H.E.O on the beat, let go
Eatin' up the haters, I be lookin' like I'm prego
I'm so square like designs on the angle
I ain't like the others guys, I'm holy and I layo
Swag on 200, be doin' it for the Lord though
I don't change sheets, but I do like Digiorno
Give me a full face, but if you need me
Lead me to the cross, God, he will reap me
If it wasn't for the Lord, I would've never made it
The flow is too godly, we call it G rated
Gotta stay concentrated, men want to see me fail
I'm rich in heaven, I ain't broke like a girl's nail
BET TV, those be the bros,
Car made it, they tryin' cop fresh clothes
Chorus:
Your God ain't got nothin on mine
Your God ain't got nothin on mine
I put that on me, stand up (I ain't lyin')
I put that on me, stand up (I ain't lyin')
Your swag ain't got nothin on mine
Your swag ain't got nothin on mine
I put that on me, stand up (I ain't lyin')
I put that on me, stand up (I ain't lyin')
Closing:
Now swing it out, now swing it out, now swing it out, now swing it out
Hit that dougie, hit that dougie, hit that dougie, hit that dougie
Cat daddy with it, cat daddy with it, cat daddy with it, cat daddy with it
I'm a church boy get it, church boy get it, church boy get it, church boy get it
Tootsie roll, tootsie roll, tootsie roll, tootsie roll
He's giggin', he's giggin', he's giggin', he's giggin'
Like oo-wee, oo-wee, and it's like groovy, groovy
Like oo-wee, oo-wee, and it's like gooey, gooey, ey
(yo yo yo yo Theo Rogers production)
(yo yo yo yo Theo Rogers production)
I'm livin' in this world but I am not of it
I do approach like the grim reaper, I'm tryin' to stay above it
I walk with confidence, because I know the Lord's comin'
The godly life is like McDonald's, I'm straight lovin' it
All glory to God though, he's my favorite matzo
The Bible is my weapon so I pack it like 5-0
It's G.O.A., God over all, no exceptions
I turn up the servin' and spot out deception
If you ever need me, I'll be in the holy section
Tryin' catch the Holy Spirit like an interception
Ey, I'm a slave of God but I am so free
Yeah I was lost, I was blind, but now I see
And God opens up doors like a master key
Child of the light, shinin' like a Christmas tree
Cross on my arm, for the Lord I got branded
I take my Bible everywhere, the world can't stand it
Chorus:
Your God ain't got nothin on mine
Your God ain't got nothin on mine
I put that on me, stand up (I ain't lyin')
I put that on me, stand up (I ain't lyin')
Your swag ain't got nothin on mine
Your swag ain't got nothin on mine
I put that on me, stand up (I ain't lyin')
I put that on me, stand up (I ain't lyin')
Verse 2:
It's not about religion and it's not about tradition
I'm saved by grace, that's why I love being a Christian
I'm on a team with God, I'm tryin' to play my position
I put away the flesh, and now the Spirit took commission
Without God, I'm like a car without a transmission
Any fault with God, I fix it like a technician
Don't lie, like a dripper I stay fly
Got an NLT around my neck like a bowtie
And like a smart aleck, I am a wise guy
The word of God is a spot like runner's pie
And I'm about beast, like two fingers
I ate my hip for the Lord like choir singers
Shinin' light in haters, gettin' spotted like cheaters
The holy flow stays scraped like a pair of feelers
And if you need prayer, call me ASAP
There's only way to heaven, roger that
Chorus:
Your God ain't got nothin on mine
Your God ain't got nothin on mine
I put that on me, stand up (I ain't lyin')
I put that on me, stand up (I ain't lyin')
Your swag ain't got nothin on mine
Your swag ain't got nothin on mine
I put that on me, stand up (I ain't lyin')
I put that on me, stand up (I ain't lyin')
Verse 3:
I'm from Cali like the Raiders, church boy from SD
I'm so on fire, please turn up the AC
T.H.E.O on the beat, let go
Eatin' up the haters, I be lookin' like I'm prego
I'm so square like designs on the angle
I ain't like the others guys, I'm holy and I layo
Swag on 200, be doin' it for the Lord though
I don't change sheets, but I do like Digiorno
Give me a full face, but if you need me
Lead me to the cross, God, he will reap me
If it wasn't for the Lord, I would've never made it
The flow is too godly, we call it G rated
Gotta stay concentrated, men want to see me fail
I'm rich in heaven, I ain't broke like a girl's nail
BET TV, those be the bros,
Car made it, they tryin' cop fresh clothes
Chorus:
Your God ain't got nothin on mine
Your God ain't got nothin on mine
I put that on me, stand up (I ain't lyin')
I put that on me, stand up (I ain't lyin')
Your swag ain't got nothin on mine
Your swag ain't got nothin on mine
I put that on me, stand up (I ain't lyin')
I put that on me, stand up (I ain't lyin')
Closing:
Now swing it out, now swing it out, now swing it out, now swing it out
Hit that dougie, hit that dougie, hit that dougie, hit that dougie
Cat daddy with it, cat daddy with it, cat daddy with it, cat daddy with it
I'm a church boy get it, church boy get it, church boy get it, church boy get it
Tootsie roll, tootsie roll, tootsie roll, tootsie roll
He's giggin', he's giggin', he's giggin', he's giggin'
Like oo-wee, oo-wee, and it's like groovy, groovy
Like oo-wee, oo-wee, and it's like gooey, gooey, ey
(yo yo yo yo Theo Rogers production)
Lyrics submitted by TWPotts
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