Da' T.R.U.T.H. - Landmines Lyrics
Lyrics
In the beginning we fell and severed ties
But you made a bridge after walking on landmines
It was so tragic
But you was about it
It was so tragic
But you said it was worth it
Oya no mind them
[Chants]
Make you no mind them
[Chants]
Make you no mind them
[Chants]
Oya no mind them
Baby no mind them oh oh
Come closer come closer
You know I you know I
Ohh, I've been waiting
I hope you hear me
My arms are open wide
Please embrace me
Please embrace me
I'm in position for you
My love is always in motion for you
I'll lay my life down for ya
I'll be the one you can always run to
Cos every time every time
When you call I'm on the line
Yes I'll be your defender when you call
I'll answer my child
In the beginning we fell and severed ties
But you made a bridge after walking on landmines
It was so tragic
But you was about it
It was so tragic
But you said it was worth it
Oya no mind them
[Chants]
Make you no mind them
[Chants]
Make you no mind them
[Chants]
Oya no mind them
Baby no mind them oh oh
Chose da blood, chose the blame
Chose the cross chose at all for me, (yea)
Took the blows
Drove the nails, chose da scars, on the hill for me
Yea
Took the pain, spit the spears
The crown of thorns and who's to blame?
Me... (yea)
Pints of blood
All because
Nothing but love
Help has come
And it's a number of reasons I gotta follow da leader
Look at the crimes I committed that's right the problem is evil
We got a bridge for the poor and even the prominent people
To get the rich and powerful through the eye of a needle
Sin is systemic
And it's spinning the state and the system
Out of control with the coldest shoulder in race and religion
Way to forgiveness
Made a decision to die in our place
Jumped in front of the bullet just to provide an escape
In the beginning we fell and severed ties
But you made a bridge after walking on landmines
It was so tragic
But you was about it
It was so tragic
But you said it was worth it
Oya no mind them
[Chants]
Make you no mind them
[Chants]
Make you no mind them
[Chants]
Oya no mind them
Baby no mind them oh oh
Video
Limoblaze x Da' T.R.U.T.H - Landmines (Official Audio)
Meaning & Inspiration
The release of "Landmines" by Da' T.R.U.T.H., featuring Limoblaze, on November 20, 2020, offers a profound exploration of sacrificial love and redemption, deeply rooted in Christian theology. The song's narrative begins by acknowledging humanity's fall, a severance from divine connection, referencing the Genesis account of Adam and Eve's disobedience (Genesis 3). This initial separation, described as "tragic," is met with an extraordinary act of reconciliation. The "bridge" built "after walking on landmines" is a powerful metaphor for Jesus Christ's redemptive work on the cross. Walking on landmines signifies the perilous and destructive nature of sin that alienates humanity from God. Yet, the sacrifice was deemed "worth it," echoing Christ's own willingness to endure suffering for the salvation of souls, as stated in Hebrews 12:2: "fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." The recurring chant, "Oya no mind them," which translates to "Don't mind them," serves as an encouraging reminder to disregard distractions and criticisms, focusing instead on the unwavering love and truth being offered.
The chorus shifts to a personal plea and an assurance of God's ever-present love and availability. The lines, "Come closer come closer," and "My arms are open wide, Please embrace me," mirror God's invitation for us to draw near to Him, as promised in James 4:8: "Come near to God and he will come near to you." The declaration, "My love is always in motion for you," and "I'll lay my life down for ya," is a direct echo of Christ's ultimate sacrifice, exemplified in John 15:13: "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." The commitment, "I'll be the one you can always run to," and "Cos every time every time, When you call I'm on the line," speaks to the reliability and faithfulness of God, who is always accessible to those who seek Him, as affirmed in Psalm 145:18: "The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth." The promise to be a "defender" when called upon reflects God's role as protector and deliverer, as found in Psalm 91.
The bridge of the song delves into the specifics of Christ's suffering, directly referencing the crucifixion. "Chose the blood, chose the blame, Chose the cross chose at all for me" vividly describes the voluntary nature of Christ's atonement. He willingly bore the sin of humanity, taking on himself the "blows," the "nails," and the "scars" on the hill of Calvary. This aligns with Isaiah 53:5: "But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed." The acknowledgement of taking the "pain," "spit the spears," and the "crown of thorns" underscores the immense suffering endured, all for the sake of humanity's redemption, driven by "nothing but love." The statement, "Help has come," signifies the arrival of salvation through Christ. The song then broadens the scope, identifying sin as systemic and pervasive, affecting all aspects of society, from the "poor" to the "prominent people," and even the "rich and powerful." This sin creates division and hardship, characterized by "the coldest shoulder in race and religion." The solution presented is the "way to forgiveness" found in Christ's decision "to die in our place, Jumped in front of the bullet just to provide an escape." This imagery powerfully conveys the substitutionary atonement, where Christ took the penalty for our sins, offering a path to freedom from sin's dominion. The message of "Landmines" is a resounding testament to the power of God's love, His willingness to bridge the gap created by sin, and an encouragement to reject worldly distractions and embrace the transformative grace offered through Christ.