Lecrae - 10 Toes Lyrics
Lyrics
Huh, step back, jump shot, woo, that my bread and butter (Let's go, ayy)
True fans, full stands, stayed down with the buzzer
Ten toes, ten toes, stay grounded, can't fold
Ten toes, ten toes, bounce back, hold up, wait
Step back, jump shot, woo, that's my bread and butter (Swish), ayy
True fans, full stands, stayed down with the buzzer (Wow)
Ten toes, ten toes, big shoes, new soles
Filled those, filled those, ten toes, ten toes
Love your neighbor unless it's Breonna Taylor
Aw, man, here we go again, BLM got 'em pickin' favorites (Sheesh, woo)
I remember when they said these Christian rappers corny, shoot, I even thought it too (Hahaha)
Couple GRAMMYs, plenty plaques, and everybody wanna be a Christian rapper too (Wow)
Well, get to work, go to these prisons and spit a verse
Spend all your time tryna live the Word (Yeah)
Only for people to call you slurs
Nah, you don't want it
Used to pull up in the projects, knock on every door and tell the people, "Come outside"
A couple speakers and a mic, we was grillin' and rappin', watchin' people come alive
Never did it for the fame or money, you could tell when Christians started fallin' back
Ten toes down, even colorblind people still see the color black
Huh, step back, jump shot, woo, that my bread and butter (Let's go, ayy)
True fans, full stands, stayed down with the buzzer
Ten toes, ten toes, stay grounded, can't fold
Ten toes, ten toes, bounce back, hold up, wait
Step back, jump shot, woo, that's my bread and butter (Swish), ayy
True fans, full stands, stayed down with the buzzer (Wow)
Ten toes, ten toes, big shoes, new soles
Filled those, filled those, ten toes, ten toes
Too Black for my white friends, too dark to be light-skinned
Got a couple people locked inside a prison, I ain't had no time to write them
They in the belly of the beast (Beast) or lyin' bloody in the streets (Streets)
Three-fifths of a man, shoot 'em where he stands, tell me when it cease (Bah-bow-bow)
Great-Grandma came from Africa
Kidnapped her, beat and trafficked her
Somehow we made it a hundred years later
Got her Master, kids, teachin' algebra (Wow)
And they wonder why I failed, man
Grade school just a failed plan
Church history ain't ever mentioned me, the brown, yellow or the red man (Hmm)
So ten toes, Earth is a mess, but He still rose (Yeah)
Long as the tomb is empty, I got hope-a-plenty
Ain't nobody can steal those (Yeah)
I know that Heaven got real foes
Me, I ain't worried, He kills those
I just stay close to the Shepherd, the Valley of Death gotta chew on these steel toes (Ugh)
Huh, step back, jump shot, woo, that my bread and butter (Let's go, ayy)
True fans, full stands, stayed down with the buzzer
Ten toes, ten toes, stay grounded, can't fold
Ten toes, ten toes, bounce back, hold up, wait
Step back, jump shot, woo, that's my bread and butter (Swish), ayy
True fans, full stands, stayed down with the buzzer (Wow)
Ten toes, ten toes, big shoes, new soles
Filled those, filled those (Filled 'em), ten toes, ten toes
Humanity is not hardwired to bear the crushing weight of deity
We're not equipped to be worshipped
But when you're well-known and you're worshipped
And you've got all kinds of people just...
Constantly, in their own way, I know not literally, bowing down before you
That's, that's not healthy for your soul
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Lecrae - 10 Toes
Meaning & Inspiration
Lecrae delivered a powerful message on November 13, 2020, with the release of his song "10 Toes." The track immediately resonated with many, arriving during a time of significant global uncertainty and personal challenges for countless individuals. It wasn't just another song; it felt like a declaration, a stake in the ground, urging a stance of unwavering resolve when the world feels shaky beneath your feet.
The essence of "10 Toes" speaks to the critical need for stability and perseverance amidst turmoil. In life's storms, whether internal battles of doubt and fear or external pressures from a chaotic world, the temptation to waver, to retreat, or to be swept away is immense. Lecrae captures this struggle, presenting the idea of standing with "10 toes" firmly planted as a metaphor for complete commitment and steadfastness. It’s about being rooted, refusing to be moved by every passing wave of difficulty or opposition, and maintaining your ground based on something solid and dependable.
Analyzing the song's message reveals a profound call to endurance rooted in faith, a theme deeply woven throughout Scripture. The concept of standing firm is not just a nice idea; it's a spiritual imperative. We are reminded in Ephesians 6:11 to "put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil." This isn't passive waiting but an active posture of resistance, a decision to hold your ground because you are equipped by God. The song echoes this fighting stance, the determination to remain upright and unyielding regardless of the forces pushing against you. It aligns perfectly with the biblical understanding that our faith is often tested, and it's through standing firm in those trials that character and hope are produced, as articulated in Romans 5:3-5, where suffering is shown to produce perseverance.
Furthermore, the ability to stand with "10 toes" isn't portrayed as mere human grit, but subtly points to the source of true stability. Scripture consistently presents God Himself as our foundation and strength. Psalm 16:8 declares, "I have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken." The stability comes from His presence and power, not solely our own effort. Similarly, Colossians 2:6-7 encourages us, "just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught." The firmness described in "10 Toes" finds its ultimate parallel in being rooted in Christ. It's the divine anchor that prevents us from being adrift, empowering us to remain steadfast when everything else seems to shift. The song serves as an anthem for those seeking to navigate life's challenges with biblical resilience, reminding everyone who hears it that standing strong is possible when grounded in unwavering truth and relying on a faithful God who promises to be our support.