Grits - Mind Blowin' Lyrics
Lyrics
Ma soul design speaks so eloquently,
Coffee so defined, I know this time,
The piece of pie is in my reach, I know it's mine - so sublime,
Throwing up my soldier sign before we find the pit and coldest kind of sit,
Let them know what I'm for this time,
Let alone got a cool with a mountain view, picturesque and a flow so fresh,
The best to that I can attest,
Make the rest seem so minute in stature,
Just cause 'til you fall - we got you,
This why we all get at you,
Chase them bouncing balls across the walls we all be after,
Hope is in my view,
Don't misconstrue my close to you, you,
Tragic loss to my disdain,
Sum me up 'til I hit this thing,
Had to record the flavour if my West Coast conglomerate,
Who fond of it?
Nobody does it better, when it comes to it.
Looking out my window at my ghetto street,
I gotta become a man, be what I got to be,
I gotta take care of my baby, and them got to eat,
I gotta charge ya'll, begging ain't nothing for free,
I got a will to fight and the mind to tell the truth,
I gotta kill this mic every time I'm in this booth,
I gotta win the game and get a castle for my queen,
I gotta get some change, I gotta keep my mama clean,
I gotta problem with too much of talking what you don't walk,
You frightened, infinite no biting,
Homie, don't balk,
Gotta get my grind on,
I'm in and out of time zones,
The Jones click and Grits to have your mind blown.
Broaming with these baller-like tendencies, inserting these pain killers,
Singing syringes and blowing brains, shunning fame,
Motivation to build a nation out of a fallen generation,
With these verses in reverse, against the grain, we move the vision,
Haters came in opposition,
Our decisions held a question, yet they profit off our mission,
We're disciples - there's a difference versus Christians and religion,
Reach a man - you speak his land, but lead in the truth and understanding,
My devotion's fully focused on provoking ya'll to get open to what spoken in these rhymes and how your life should be defined,
We keep it nice with bold flows,
Throw that Greek through the window,
Then make that sacrifice to bring it back to life,
Think twice, but never hold back the night.
Ain't never saw it coming when it's hitting on, like a breeze coming through the window,
It's blinding the core of my retina,
People are changing, we're 'bout to be getting up our grip on life,
It's only a few who get this nice,
Who knew that it took sacrifice?
Bring it back to life,
We be the rappers who're turning back time, showing you how to control and define,
A different approach of a kind, a fresher design,
A fall of grace you find, blow you mind,
Ain't never saw it coming when it's hitting on, like a breeze coming through the window,
It's blinding the core of my retina,
People are changing, we're 'bout to be getting up our grip on life,
It's only a few who get this nice,
Who knew that it took sacrifice?
Bring it back to life,
We be the rappers who're turning back time, showing you how to control and define,
A different approach of a kind, a fresher design,
A fall of grace you find, blow you mind.
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Grits | Mind Blowin'
Meaning & Inspiration
Grits delivered a powerful statement with "Mind Blowin'," released on August 10, 2016, a track that cuts through superficiality to challenge perceptions and ignite a hunger for authentic living. Far from a casual listen, this song is a masterclass in lyrical depth, weaving together personal responsibility, societal critique, and profound spiritual introspection. It’s a call to arms for genuine transformation, articulating a vision for life that transcends mere existence, urging all who encounter it to engage with purpose and truth.
At its heart, "Mind Blowin'" unpacks the journey of a man striving for integrity and impact amidst the realities of a "ghetto street." The narrative begins with a sense of destiny and resolve—"Ma soul design speaks so eloquently," and "the piece of pie is in my reach, I know it's mine." This isn't arrogance, but a declaration of purpose, an understanding that life holds a divine potential waiting to be claimed. This personal drive quickly expands to encompass familial devotion, demanding accountability and hard work: "I gotta become a man, be what I got to be, I gotta take care of my baby, and them got to eat." This dedication resonates deeply with biblical principles of stewardship and providing for one's household, mirroring passages like 1 Timothy 5:8 which reminds us that "if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." The song confronts the prevalent issue of empty rhetoric, asserting "I gotta problem with too much of talking what you don't walk," a direct echo of James 1:22, which implores us to "be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves."
The true spiritual core of "Mind Blowin'" unveils itself as Grits differentiates between authentic spiritual engagement and mere religious affiliation. The line, "We're disciples - there's a difference versus Christians and religion," is a profound and pivotal distinction. It speaks to a yearning for a living faith, a deep commitment to following Christ's teachings and embodying His spirit, rather than merely adhering to institutionalized practices or labels. This perspective is a clarion call back to the essence of what Jesus commanded in Matthew 28:19-20: to "go therefore and make disciples of all nations." Grits articulates a mission to "build a nation out of a fallen generation," not through political might, but through the transformative power of truth and understanding. The sentiment to "reach a man - you speak his land, but lead in the truth and understanding" is pure wisdom, aligning with the Apostle Paul's approach of becoming "all things to all people, that by all means I might save some" (1 Corinthians 9:22), while always anchoring in the unwavering truth of God's Word.
The recurring theme of "sacrifice to bring it back to life" is central to the song's empowering message. It suggests that genuine revival—whether personal, communal, or societal—demands a cost. This sacrifice isn't a punitive measure, but a necessary shedding of the old self and old ways to embrace a new, vibrant existence. This resonates with the ultimate sacrifice made by Christ, as celebrated in John 15:13: "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." The song asserts that this spiritual awakening is so profound, "it's blinding the core of my retina," a sensory description for a truth that is both overwhelming and illuminating, fundamentally changing how one perceives the world. This transformation, a "fresher design," is nothing short of a renewed mind, as described in Romans 12:2: "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." "Mind Blowin'" ultimately leaves its audience with a compelling invitation to embrace this divine grace, to step into a life defined by purpose, truth, and the sacrificial love that brings true life.