Lecrae - Check In Lyrics
Lyrics
Yo, check me in
Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-check me in now
Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-check me in now
Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-check me in now
Ch-ch-check me...
Check me in
I know I'm sick and my addiction got me itchin'
Everyday I need a fixin'
I ain't quittin' till it kill me
Ya hear me, I like the feel but hate the taste of the product
Like the numb on ya' tongue when you taste narcotics
The bass gets to bumpin'
You can feel what I'm drummin'
Death is comin', I'm tryna warn 'em
That's why I was summoned
I know that they don't want it, they want what they can't have
Euphoria come and go and it's something you can't grab
Still, we're grasping for the emptiness, hoping we can catch something
Hand full of scars, cuts, burns, and some flesh wounds
Verge of insanity, stop me 'for I'm gone
Yeah, I say I'm gon' quit but I'm back at it in the morn'
It goes on and on and on and now I'm used to it
It's a lifestyle now and I don't know what else to do
Got a war inside my soul and it's wantin' to break through
I'm ready for Rehab, jus' do what ya gon' do, Yea
Rehab, rehab, reha-ha-hab, ready for rehab
Rehab, rehab, reha-ha-hab, ready for rehab
Rehab, rehab, reha-ha-hab, ready for rehab
Rehab, rehab, reha-ha-hab, ready for rehab
Rehab
(Aye, aye, aye, aye)
Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-check me in now
Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-check me in now
Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-check me in now
Rehab, rehab, reha-ha-hab, ready for rehab
Rehab, rehab, reha-ha-hab, ready for rehab
Rehab, rehab, reha-ha-hab, ready for rehab
Rehab, rehab, reha-ha-hab, ready for rehab
Rehab
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Lecrae - Check In
Meaning & Inspiration
Lecrae's "Check In," released on September 28, 2010, as part of his album *Rehab*, immediately plunges into a visceral exploration of struggle and the desperate plea for deliverance. The track's raw honesty lays bare the insidious nature of addiction, both literal and metaphorical, presenting it not as a distant problem but an internal war waged within the soul. The very title, "Check In," serves as a dual entendre, signifying the practical step of admitting oneself into a recovery program while also, on a deeper spiritual level, representing the act of surrendering one's brokenness to a higher power for healing and restoration.
The narrative unfolds with an unflinching look at the grip of destructive habits, describing a constant "itching" for a "fixin'" that controls one's every moment. This vivid imagery extends beyond substance abuse, resonating with anyone ensnared by cycles of sin, unhealthy patterns, or behaviors they despise but cannot seem to escape. There's an authentic confession of enjoying the temporary "feel" while simultaneously hating the "taste" of the destructive product, a poignant depiction of the deceptive allure of sin that offers fleeting pleasure but leaves lasting bitterness. This internal conflict is deeply rooted in human experience, mirroring the Apostle Paul's own lament in Romans 7:15, "For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate." It speaks to the universal struggle of knowing what is right yet finding oneself repeatedly drawn back to what is wrong, acknowledging the inherent brokenness that requires intervention beyond mere willpower.
As the track progresses, it exposes the crushing cycle of relapse and regret. The admission of saying "I'm gon' quit but I'm back at it in the morn'" powerfully conveys the seemingly endless loop of trying to break free only to fall again. This relentless pattern highlights the futility of human effort alone against entrenched strongholds, echoing Proverbs 26:11, "As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly." The song moves from personal confession to a broader warning, asserting, "Death is comin', I'm tryna warn 'em / That's why I was summoned." Here, Lecrae assumes a prophetic voice, underscoring the spiritual consequences of remaining in bondage and recognizing his calling to speak truth and guide others toward liberation, much like the watchman appointed in Ezekiel 3:17 to warn the people. The pursuit of "euphoria" that "come and go" and is "something you can't grab" perfectly articulates the emptiness found in worldly pursuits, which promise satisfaction but ultimately leave us grasping for what is insubstantial, a concept frequently explored in Ecclesiastes where Solomon declares much of human striving to be "vanity and a striving after wind" (Ecclesiastes 1:14). The visceral description of "Hand full of scars, cuts, burns, and some flesh wounds" paints a stark picture of the real, tangible damage—both physical and spiritual—that results from sustained engagement with destructive forces.
The repeated refrain, "Rehab, rehab, reha-ha-hab, ready for rehab," becomes the song's pivotal point of surrender and hope. It’s an urgent, almost desperate cry for help, an admission that the internal "war inside my soul" is ready to break through, not in further destruction, but in seeking true healing. This spiritual "rehab" signifies a turning away from self-reliance and toward a dependence on God's transformative power. It embodies the courage to be vulnerable, to admit defeat in one's own strength, and to seek a new way of living. This readiness aligns profoundly with the invitation found in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest," and the promise of new creation in 2 Corinthians 5:17, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, behold, the new has come." The phrase "jus' do what ya gon' do" conveys a profound surrender, trusting God's process of restoration, however challenging it may be, echoing the spirit of Romans 12:1-2 which calls us to offer our bodies as living sacrifices for spiritual transformation. "Check In" ultimately serves as an inspiring anthem for anyone feeling trapped, a powerful testament to the liberating truth that true healing begins with an honest admission of need and a courageous step toward divine intervention, leading to genuine spiritual freedom and the renewal of life.