Da' T.R.U.T.H. - Copycat Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Go ahead and just set the mood
Yeah , Uh!
Can't be, this can't be
Foot on my neck and I feel like I can't breathe
Suffocated diamonds it cross if the chains swing
Jesus pieces all the great kings
Uh wear them off in a daydream
Gatekeepers hI fiving the same team
Hollywood in the ? but Hollywood change
When they saw we payin bills, watches ? bleeds
Uh now they writing the blank cheques
Uh that don't mean that he gained respect now
Now it's black Jesus on the cross
Smoking weed at the rally and kissing the same sex (disrespectful)
Uh I can't even remain separate say
Apart from copycat religions are ancient myths
Take a minute to step back
This is just bigger than just rap ?
This is bigger than just rap
Hook
What if I've been wrong
What if I've been wrong
Wrong all of this time
Wrong all of this time
What if we've been wrong
What if we've been wrong
Because that crossed my mind
Because that crossed my mind
What if my belief in jesus is all pointless is all pointless
I would not be leaving room for disappointment
La la la la la
Verse 2
I wish I lived in a different time
Where Daniel was in the den
And when emotion was in his prime
With an isle turned into blood and the fire was in the sky
When David conquered Goliath the water turned into wine
Now it's much harder faith would be much stronger
If I could only see Jesus put his feet on the water
I would believe now it's just what I read
But please don't judge me if you cut me I bleed
We all humans we just tryna work through it
None of us was there when a teacher walked with the student
We just trusting the written therefore what was predicted
Jesus the only one that's discussed in every religion
Muslims call him Issa isla ha salam
Jesus peace be upon him the prophet of Allah
Got to give him respect as the greatest teacher alive
Understand that the moral ? Buddhist ? cry
Yeah yeah as you read the Gospel of John
Yeah called him the greatest man of his time
Yeah and if the Jewish acknowledged him as the Rabbi
And all the world religion seem to give him a nod
Then then I mean what are we to surmise I mean
I mean mean at least he gotta be different I mean
I were you I wouldn't overlook the obvious
Got a reasonable reason for my position
Hook
What if I've been wrong
What if I've been wrong
Wrong all of this time
Wrong all of this time
What if we've been wrong
What if we've been wrong
Because that crossed my mind
Because that crossed my mind
What if my belief in jesus is all pointless is all pointless
I would not be leaving room for disappointment
La la la la la
Verse 3
The OT predicted him
Law and prophet both swing the pendulum
Only one prophet totally fit the description
Complicated the whole thing is conflicted
When they say Jesus was already presented
A Bible century before
Went by the name horus they say he's not in the ? no
And if a man is doing us all this ?
It shook me up for a minute to be honest
And I decided to do some research
Started typing in keywords
Like Jesus horus of cyrus what I found was priceless
And the doubt was reversed there was no historical evidence
No digs no proof that he ever did come through a virgin birth
Or rise up from the dead and any similarities superficial at best
And I refocused all I did was take notes look at the predictions
And prophecies that was spoken seven hundred years prior
Then they came up with interpretations and wrote them up in their notebooks
Homie I'm not a liar just do the math yeah
Just now look at his claims
I am one with the father that means we all the same yeah
Was sent down from heaven now are you not entertained
Who else can say I'm the only way to God
Whoever believes in me guarantee to never die
Give me eternal life (boss) yeah and if you believe he's a prophet
You know that he can't lie virgin birth right
And if you can believe that then why is it so hard to believe
That he beat death in order to save the whole world
He had to be ?
Hook
What if I've been wrong
What if I've been wrong
Wrong all of this time
Wrong all of this time
What if we've been wrong
What if we've been wrong
Because that crossed my mind
Because that crossed my mind
What if my belief in jesus is all pointless is all pointless
I would not be leaving room for disappointment
La la la la la
Video
Copycat
Meaning & Inspiration
Da' T.R.U.T.H.'s "Copycat," released on June 3, 2016, as part of his album *It's Complicated*, presents a profound and courageously honest exploration of spiritual doubt and intellectual wrestling within the Christian faith. The song is not merely a musical track; it is a vulnerable confession and a diligent investigation into the very foundations of belief, chronicling an artist's personal journey through questioning when confronted with external criticisms of Christianity.
The narrative of "Copycat" begins with the artist observing a cultural climate where faith seems commodified and diluted. He describes a world where "Hollywood" influences spirituality, where sacred symbols are stripped of their meaning, and where the lines between reverent worship and secular expression blur to the point of "disrespectful" interpretations. This initial disconnect, feeling unable to "remain separate" from a world increasingly embracing what he terms "copycat religions" and "ancient myths," precipitates a crucial period of introspection. This cultural backdrop sets the stage for the deeply unsettling question that forms the song's emotional core: "What if I've been wrong / Wrong all of this time? / What if my belief in Jesus is all pointless?" This raw admission in the hook is not an abandonment of faith, but a brave willingness to confront the deepest anxieties about one's spiritual convictions, acknowledging the human fear of disappointment if foundational truths were to crumble.
As the song progresses into its second verse, Da' T.R.U.T.H. voices a longing for a different era, one where divine interventions were overtly visible and undeniable. He imagines a time when biblical miracles, like Daniel in the lion's den or Jesus walking on water, were tangible realities, suggesting that such direct evidence would strengthen faith in contemporary times. This sentiment echoes a universal human desire for proof, yet it simultaneously acknowledges the nature of faith as trust in what is "read" and unseen, as articulated in Hebrews 11:1. He then thoughtfully shifts to Jesus's unique position across various world religions, noting how figures in Islam, Buddhism, and Judaism, despite differing theological frameworks, acknowledge Jesus as a significant prophet, teacher, or revered historical figure. This widespread recognition prompts a crucial insight: if Jesus garners such universal respect, he must inherently possess a singular distinction that warrants closer examination, making it difficult to "overlook the obvious."
The third verse forms the powerful intellectual pivot of the song, directly tackling the "copycat" accusation—the idea that the story of Jesus is merely a recycled myth, similar to ancient deities like Horus or Mithras. Da' T.R.U.T.H. openly admits to being "shook up for a minute" by these claims and recounts his deliberate decision to "do some research," typing keywords like "Jesus Horus of Cyrus." His investigation leads him to a profound conclusion: he found "no historical evidence," "no digs, no proof" for the claims of a virgin birth or resurrection for these ancient figures, asserting that any perceived similarities are "superficial at best." This rigorous personal inquiry allowed him to re-center on the unique prophetic fulfillments concerning Jesus, documented "seven hundred years prior" to his birth. He then highlights Jesus's unparalleled claims: "I am one with the Father," "I'm the only way to God," and the guarantee of "eternal life" for those who believe, as profoundly stated in John 14:6 and John 11:25-26. The artist powerfully argues that if one accepts Jesus as a prophet who "can't lie," then his claims—including the virgin birth and triumph over death—demand belief. This journey from profound doubt to intellectual reaffirmation serves as a testament to the resilient and evidence-based nature of Christian faith, encouraging listeners to engage with their questions directly and to discover the distinct and compelling truth found in Christ.