Lecrae - Can You Hear Me Now? Lyrics
Lyrics
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm lost I think I'm losing my reception
Stranded I must a went the wrong direction
Call me back, I learned my lesson
All I need is your protection
Can you hear me now?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Can you hear me now? (you hear me now)
Can you hear me now?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Can you hear me now? (ooooh)
Okay, I detect a disconnect
The voice inflections give directions
But will I listen?
Inhibitions, my intentions
Got me wishing it was different
I be trippin' over two left feet
The path laid for me, ooh that's me
I keep straying from it, help me God
I help myself, I sell myself short
The secular sort that can't connect
Call God, but I call collect, accept the charges
Placed on hold, my faith enlarges
I chase the steak the way the dog did
Her waist was great, her face was gorgeous
Her pace was slow enough to roll it up
And offer smoke to approach the stars with
Smoke, don't smoke, so ironic
I'm half machine, I'm so bionic
She passed the wings, were dipped in ratchet
Slipped the glasses there, says see a [?]
With no hun she attempt to profit
She a sell a bit, she a dip for profits
Weak flesh, boy I need spare deposits
Good ol' word the bro till you fear the largest
Be a vessel, need to be filled regardless
Don't care how hard the test is
Gotta stay connected
I'm lost I think I'm losing my reception
Stranded I must a went the wrong direction
Call me back, I learned my lesson
All I need is your protection
Can you hear me now?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Can you hear me now? (you hear me now)
Can you hear me now?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Can you hear me now? (ooooh)
Yeah, yeah, I been afflicted, connection restricted
I know I should wake up and dig in the scriptures
I'm scrollin' through pictures, I'm meant to get with ya
But after some minutes I guess I forgot
I know time is precise, I know life get hectic
I make bad decisions, and then I regret it
I know I should listen, take heed to the message
Too focused on money, check out my stocks
Already fell for the trap (trap)
Dance with the devil when it fell in my lap (yeah)
Brand new house with a cell in the back
I'm in solitary tryna' sneak a cell through the back
Hands looking at me, they can tell if I'm back
They can tell if I'm going of the rails when I rap
I been running so long, I excel on the track
Choking me, that's why I exhale when I rap
I'm lost I think I'm losing my reception
Stranded I must a went the wrong direction
Call me back, I learned my lesson
All I need is your protection
Can you hear me now?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Can you hear me now? (can you hear me now?)
Can you hear me now?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Can you hear me now? (ooooh)
Video
Lecrae, D Smoke - Can You Hear Me Now? (Official Audio)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on February 24, 2023, Lecrae's collaboration with D Smoke, "Can You Hear Me Now?", emerges as a potent reflection on spiritual communication and discernment in a world clamoring for attention. The track delves into the profound question of whether we are truly tuned into the divine voice amidst the cacophony of daily life, a theme deeply rooted in biblical narratives of prophets and disciples seeking God's guidance. The song's genesis seems to stem from a desire to encourage active listening, a spiritual discipline that involves more than just hearing sounds; it’s about discerning the subtle whisper of truth amidst the overwhelming noise of secular ambitions, societal pressures, and even misleading spiritual pronouncements. This resonates with the call in Jeremiah 29:13, "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart," emphasizing the intentionality required for genuine connection. The production itself, likely crafted to evoke a sense of introspection, underpins the lyrical exploration of seeking clarity.
The lyrical content, particularly Lecrae's signature blend of personal testimony and theological depth, unpacks the struggle to distinguish God's voice from one's own desires or the influences of the world. It speaks to the human tendency to become desensitized, to mistake worldly success or fleeting pleasures for divine affirmation, mirroring the Israelites' frequent drift from God's commands in the wilderness. The song grapples with the idea that spiritual reception isn't passive but requires a conscious effort to quiet the internal and external distractions that obscure God's presence. This echoes the prophetic instruction found in 1 Kings 19:11-12, where God was not in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in the "still, small voice." D Smoke's contribution likely amplifies this message, offering another perspective on navigating the complexities of faith in a contemporary landscape. The song serves as an anthem for those striving to cultivate a deeper spiritual awareness, urging them to actively pursue a dialogue with the divine, ensuring their paths are aligned with God's will, and finding true direction in His word and Spirit.