Lecrae - Jesus Muzik Lyrics
Lyrics
Riding wit my top down, listenin to dis Jesus music
Lecrae:
Yeah! back on the grind again I know it's been a little while but it's time again
Folks askin Crae when ya gonna rhyme again? I'm like hold up give me time my man
See a lot of thangs change some stay the same I went from H Town to D Town to Memphis mayne
One thang that's fasho, everywhere I go people caught up in theyself money cars and clothes (yep)
They talk about it all the time and put it in they songs
They drive around and play it loud like it ain't nothin wrong
And all they talk about is sinful stuff, got everybody actin bad thinkin that they a thug (weeelll)
They tryna drown me out, but nah they ain't gon count me out
I got a back pack full of tracks plus I keep a Johnny Mac so we can pound it out
Plus I'm bumpin these JESUS BEATS whenever they SEEIN ME
People lookin all confused, cuz every one of my tunes is screamin JESUS peeps
I was bumpin dat TRIP LEE, BJ rollin WIT ME both our heads noddin like we dozin or we TIPSY
But we ain't been drankin mayne
Nah, this song's just bangin mayne
Got us screamin JESUS out the window while we changin lanes, while we just
Chorus
Ridin-ridin wit my top down listenin to this Jesus music
Ridin wit my top down litenin to dis jesus
Ridin-ridin wit my top down down top top down
Ridin wit my top down listenin to this Jesus Music
Ridin-ridin wit my top, ridin-ridin wit my top down
Ridin wit my top down down Jesus Jesus music
Ridin wit my top, ridin-ridin wit my top down
Ridin wit my top down, listenin to dis jesus music
Trip Lee:
If you hear that the bass bang and you see us in ya streets
That stuff ya boy's playin man it's gon be dem Jesus beats (yall ready)
That stuff we bumpin ain't that lean wit it rock wit it (nope)
It's that change ya life and please let the rock hit it
Now that stuff that we bump bring the sound of Christ
Lyrics
Christ 116 our prayer to Christ was once lost then found now we down wit Christ
In the dark hearts stop but we found the light now it's soundin right
Suicide to the good and the phantom life 'cause the gospel is good
In the past I don't think y'all understood now ya got it messed up
Let us outta ya hood, we got the windows down and when we finna cruise
We tryna glorify the Lord with what we listen to (OK) we bump dat Cross Movement
We bump that Lampmode (Lampmode) we bout that Jesus music
Get up yo hands bro (get up yo hands bro) yeah
It might be screwed and chopped it might be east coast
Either way this Jesus music's hot bump this in ya speakers bro (they laugh)
The Lord ain't pleased wit that money and weed
So if you hear them 'sup and ya see us up in ya streets
I might be
Chorus
Ridin-ridin wit my top down listenin to this Jesus music
Ridin wit my top down litenin to dis jesus
Ridin-ridin wit my top down down top top down
Ridin wit my top down listenin to this Jesus Music
Ridin-ridin wit my top, ridin-ridin wit my top down
Ridin wit my top down down Jesus Jesus music
Ridin wit my top, ridin-ridin wit my top down
Ridin wit my top down, listenin to dis jesus music
Lecrae:
You like music from rap to gospel but ya prolly neva heard nobody rap the gospel
Different sound but the truth's the same no choirs no bands but the truth remains
We got fam and the clique set the booth on flames St Louis others philly
Like Duce and Flame's if ya lost in the flow don't lose the name
It's Jesus Christ the king of the Jews my man
This ain't entertainment dawg it's timeless truth
Would you rather hear a song about shiny coupes, nope
Non-fat non-gat non-killa rap, 100% Christ da blood spilla rap
Yall feelin that, rap wrapped up with the gospel, ay trip dawg run it back
Yall feelin that? Rap wrapped up with the gospel ay trip dawg run it back
Trip Lee:
If in our car you hear that boom-bep and you hear some dude's rep
It ain't dem folks that boast, it's folks that tell you where the truth's at
We don't wanna hear about dimes and dope (nope)
We don't wanna hear about nines and smoke
We don't wanna hear about movin packs and foolish cats
Who lie and boast
We do wanna hear about Christ the king
Do wanna hear how lives is changed
We do wanna hear how God is pleased
And theology of the Bible mayn
This Jesus music turn heads, so turn it up and let em know
In all we do he's first and, this Jesus music's better bro (yeah)
Chorus
Ridin-ridin wit my top down listenin to this Jesus music
Ridin wit my top down litenin to dis jesus
Ridin-ridin wit my top down down top top down
Ridin wit my top down listenin to this Jesus Music
Ridin-ridin wit my top, ridin-ridin wit my top down
Ridin wit my top down down Jesus Jesus music
Ridin wit my top, ridin-ridin wit my top down
Ridin wit my top down, listenin to dis jesus music
Video
Lecrae - Jesus Muzik ft. Trip Lee Video (@Lecrae @Triplee116 @Reachrecords)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released in 2006 as part of Lecrae's album *After the Music Stops*, "Jesus Muzik" stands as a bold declaration of faith in a hip-hop landscape often saturated with secular themes. The song’s genesis lies in Lecrae's desire to offer a counter-narrative to the prevailing messages of materialism, bravado, and sin found in much of popular music. He articulates a clear frustration with the constant inundation of songs glorifying fleeting pleasures and superficial pursuits, contrasting it with the enduring truth and life-altering power of the Gospel. This isn't just a musical choice; it's a conscious effort to reclaim a space and reorient the focus towards Christ, as evidenced by the repeated assertion of listening to "Jesus music" while cruising with the top down.
The central message of "Jesus Muzik" is a powerful, unapologetic affirmation of the Christian faith within the hip-hop genre. Lecrae and featured artist Trip Lee explicitly reject the common tropes of secular rap, such as "money cars and clothes," "sinful stuff," and boasts about illicit activities. Instead, they champion music that glorifies God and communicates the Gospel. This shift in lyrical content serves as a radical statement: faith isn't something to be confined to private devotion; it can and should permeate every aspect of life, including one's artistic expression. The song challenges listeners to consider what influences their minds and hearts through music, drawing a stark parallel between the spiritual emptiness of secular themes and the soul-satisfying truth of Christ. As Paul writes in Philippians 4:8, "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." "Jesus Muzik" embodies this principle by actively promoting music that aligns with these virtues. The repeated mention of "Jesus beats" and "Jesus music" underscores a commitment to a sound that is not only audibly engaging but also spiritually uplifting, offering a stark contrast to the "lean wit it rock wit it" mentality that Lecrae and Trip Lee dismiss. Their intention is clear: to present music that "change[s] ya life and please[s] let the rock hit it," signifying a profound spiritual transformation rather than mere earthly indulgence.
The lyrical dexterity displayed in "Jesus Muzik" is remarkable, weaving theological concepts with relatable, everyday imagery. Lecrae's verses paint a picture of navigating a world focused on the superficial, acknowledging that "a lot of thangs change some stay the same." He highlights the pervasive preoccupation with self, wealth, and material possessions, noting how these themes dominate popular discourse and music. His response is not one of condemnation but of offering an alternative, a more substantial and meaningful path. The lyrics, "I got a back pack full of tracks plus I keep a Johnny Mac so we can pound it out," spoken in the context of spiritual warfare, allude to the powerful Word of God, a spiritual weapon for truth and conviction, akin to the "sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God" (Ephesians 6:17). The juxtaposition of cruising with the top down – a symbol of freedom and enjoyment – with the explicit mention of "Jesus beats" is a deliberate strategy to demonstrate that vibrant, enjoyable music can be rooted in faith. Trip Lee further amplifies this message, emphasizing that their music is not about boasts or empty promises but about delivering "where the truth's at." His declaration that "we don't wanna hear about dimes and dope... nines and smoke... moving packs and foolish cats / Who lie and boast" directly confronts the harmful narratives prevalent in some hip-hop, advocating instead for lyrics that speak of "Christ the king" and "how lives is changed." This aligns with the admonition in Colossians 3:16 to "Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God." The song effectively communicates that true fulfillment and purpose are found not in worldly acquisitions but in a relationship with God, a theme echoed in Jesus' own words in Matthew 6:33: "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Ultimately, "Jesus Muzik" is more than just a song; it's an anthem of hope and a testament to the power of faith to transform music and culture, offering a refreshing and spiritually enriching alternative for listeners seeking substance and truth.