Lecrae - Firm Foundation Lyrics
Lyrics
Yeah
Mm-mm
Yeah
Hey
I just need peace for me, I just gotta take my time
Devil wanna take my mind
Know they wanna kill my vibe
I just need Jesus, yeah, I just gotta see Your face
Reconstruct my faith
Build me a firm foundation
I just need peace for me, I just gotta take my time
Devil wanna take my mind
Know they wanna kill my vibe
I just need Jesus, yeah, I just gotta see Your face
Reconstruct my faith
Build me a firm foundation
I started from the bottom, then I made it to the top
Made Anomaly, my mama proud of me
We thought we'd never see the day that it would stop
Just relyin' on the Spirit
Told me, "Go to college, learn how to make a livin'"
But I learned 'bout religion
Lyin' to the truth, God gave the kid vision
Unashamed, whole clique on a mission
Ridin' through the city on blaze
Went from bad to makin' minimum wage
'Til the people singin' with me on stage
Everybody tryna give the Lord praise
It was all so simple, no denominations
Now the whole nation split down the middle
Church start trippin', a lot of people fightin'
Cuss up 'em, and turned a blind eye to killin'
Mm
No time for religion
Them types never understand grace
I made my decision
Still here tryna work on my faith
Mm, just a little bit of hope, yeah
Whole lot of Holy Ghost, yeah
Only way that I can cope, yeah
I just need peace for me, I just gotta take my time
Devil wanna take my mind
Know they wanna kill my vibe
I just need Jesus, yeah, I just gotta see Your face
Reconstruct my faith
Build me a firm foundation
Help me get up out the hole I feel I dug
Sick of witin' songs 'bout the pain that I feel
I just wanna laugh again, I'm makin' my appeal
Darkness had to crack a smile, and need a couple bills
Let me keep it real
People love to say that I'm fake
'Cause the choices I make
I just wanna be great
Probably gotta walk the Green Mile
Local senile on the forty ever let me catch a break
Back in '08, I was just a rebel with a cause
Youngin', but I thought I knew it all
Had a lot of trauma, but I never got to heal
I was thinkin' my theology would keep me safe from harm
Safe up in Your arms
I was bearin' arms
Shot a heretic 'fore they knew what was goin' on
Always in the middle of a battle, always gettin' people out
Or goin' crazy just to survive in the storm
Now I got
No time for religion
Them types never understand grace
I made my decision
Still here tryna work on my faith
Mm, just a little bit of hope, yeah
Whole lot of Holy Ghost, yeah
Only way that I can, only way that I can cope
I just need peace for me, I just gotta take my time
Devil wanna take my mind
Know they wanna kill my vibe
I just need Jesus, yeah, I just gotta see Your face
Reconstruct my faith
Build me a firm foundation
I just need peace for me, I just gotta take my time
Devil wanna take my mind
Know they wanna kill my vibe
I just need Jesus, yeah, I just gotta see Your face
Reconstruct my faith
Build me a firm foundation
Video
Firm Foundation
Meaning & Inspiration
Lecrae's "Firm Foundation" stands as a poignant and raw declaration from an artist who has navigated both the peaks of public acclaim and the valleys of personal spiritual wrestling. Released as a powerful testament to his ongoing journey, the song immediately draws us into a space of vulnerability and profound need, speaking to the universal human cry for stability amidst chaos. It’s a track that strips away the veneer of superficial religiosity, daring to articulate the discomfort many feel while simultaneously pointing to the only true source of peace and reconstruction.
The core narrative of "Firm Foundation" begins with an urgent plea for peace and protection from unseen adversaries, encapsulated in the lines asking for "Jesus, yeah, I just gotta see Your face / Reconstruct my faith / Build me a firm foundation." This isn't merely a casual request; it's a deep longing for spiritual reorientation, acknowledging that the spiritual battle for one's mind is real, as 1 Peter 5:8 reminds us that the adversary prowls seeking to devour. Lecrae recounts his rise from humble beginnings to widespread success, proudly acknowledging achievements like his "Anomaly" album, yet quickly pivots to the disillusionment with institutional "religion" he encountered. He contrasts a simple, Spirit-reliant faith with the divisive nature he observed within the church, where "the whole nation split down the middle," a stark echo of the Apostle Paul’s concerns about division within the Corinthian church (1 Corinthians 1:10). This candid reflection speaks to the pain of seeing internal strife overshadow the unifying message of Christ’s love.
A significant theme woven throughout the song is the critical distinction Lecrae draws between rigid "religion" and authentic, grace-filled faith. He emphatically states, "No time for religion / Them types never understand grace," a powerful declaration born from experience. This aligns profoundly with the New Testament’s teaching on grace, where salvation is not a product of human effort or adherence to rules, but a free gift from God through faith in Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9). For Lecrae, the "Holy Ghost" becomes the "only way that I can cope," highlighting the essential, active role of the Holy Spirit as our Comforter, Guide, and the very source of our hope and strength, as promised in Romans 8:26 and John 14:26. This reliance on the Spirit over legalistic religious practices is a vital message for anyone seeking genuine spiritual grounding.
The artist courageously confronts his own struggles with trauma, a topic he has openly shared in recent years. He confesses, "Help me get up out the hole I feel I dug / Sick of writin' songs 'bout the pain that I feel," revealing a deep desire for healing and joy that transcends the public persona. He admits to past theological rigidity, confessing, "I was thinkin' my theology would keep me safe from harm," a recognition that intellectual understanding alone cannot heal deep wounds or provide ultimate safety. True security, he now understands, is found "safe up in Your arms," a powerful image of divine protection and solace often referenced in Scripture, such as Psalm 91. This journey of vulnerability and candid self-assessment serves as an inspiration, reminding us that even those who appear strong are engaged in a continuous process of growth and healing, finding restoration in God’s presence, much like David cried out in Psalm 40:2 for God to lift him out of the miry pit.
Ultimately, "Firm Foundation" is an anthem of spiritual rebuilding. The repeated chorus, with its plea to "reconstruct my faith" and "build me a firm foundation," doesn't suggest an abandonment of belief, but rather a profound re-anchoring of it in Christ alone. Jesus Himself taught that building one's life on His words is like building a house on solid rock, impervious to storms (Matthew 7:24-27). This song resonates with anyone who has found their faith shaken by life’s trials or disillusioned by human failings within religious systems. Lecrae’s heartfelt yearning to "see Your face" speaks to a desire for intimate communion with God, echoing the psalmist's longing in Psalm 27:8. Through his transparent narrative and unwavering call for Jesus to be the absolute center, Lecrae offers not just a song, but a roadmap for finding genuine, unshakeable stability and peace in a turbulent world, resting not on human constructs, but on the enduring and merciful grace of God.