I been messed up (Yeah)
Stressed out with no luck (Yeah)
But every time I wake up (Yeah)
I get a chance to wake up (Yeah)
Thank God I got a chance to wake up
Wake up
Another day to get my cake up
Cake up (Yeah)
'Cause everytime I wake up (Oh, yeah)
I get a chance to wake up (Oh, yeah)
Wake up, wake up
Wake up lil slick
Get up outta bed
You was like a couple steps away from being outta here
Thank you for my granny prayers
Thank you for my partna' 'dem
I thought I was finished here
Jesus told me, "Start again"
I would party sundown till days end
Making money that I can't spend
I had a failing marriage and some fake friends
I had to doubt my doubts and let faith in
Was broken
God done brought me out like I was Moses
I'm chosen
Woke up Sunday morning feeling focused
Funny acting
Swipe left
Yeah, that's on mommas
Always cappin'
Swipe left
Yeah, no more drama
Mmm, mmm, mmm, mm-mm-mm
Boy, you know you blessed
Last night was a mess
God just hit refresh
I been messed up (Yeah)
Stressed out with no luck (Yeah)
But every time I wake up (Yeah)
I get a chance to wake up (Yeah)
Thank God I got a chance to wake up
Wake up
Another day to get my cake up
Cake up (Yeah)
'Cause everytime I wake up (Oh, yeah)
I get a chance to wake up (Oh, yeah)
Wake up, wake up
Woke up in the new diablo
Father stretch me like I'm Pablo (Preach)
Sunday Service on the front stoop
With a cup of tea in a condo
Tony Evans kickin' convo
Walking me through my storm
And I ain't grow up hearing gospel
But I got it playing this morn'
I done been through this a time or two
I keep going back, but now I'm finally through
I'm like "if I was God I'd be tired of you"
But He be open arms like He desire you
I'm like "wow"
Smokin', sippin', slippin'
Thought I lost my grip and wow
Pulled me back and told me I'm forgiven
I woke up sunday morning weight up on my chest (Yeah)
Had to remind myself that everyday I'm blessed (Yeah)
'Cause everytime I wake up (Oh, yeah)
I get a chance to wake up (Oh, yeah)
Thank God I got a chance to wake up
Wake up
Another day to get my cake up
Cake up (Yeah)
'Cause everytime I wake up (Oh, yeah)
I get a chance to wake up (Oh, yeah)
Wake up, wake up, wow
Yeah
Yeah
Oh, yeah
Oh, yeah
Seasons change the colors so quickly
It's hard to keep up with the leaves
'Cause everybody leaves
On my birthday, Kobe, Gigi and seven souls remind me
That the tree of life is so uncertain
And tomorrow has unpredictabilities as colorful as the smiles that took off that day
May that sunday morning resonate past trophies and trinkets and the ongoing pursuit of more
To sober us but the humbling truth
My life and your life
Is just a vapor
And if what you see is all you see
Then you do not see all there is to be seen
Quickly
We leave
Sunday Morning
Sunday Morning Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration
The release of "Sunday Morning" on August 21, 2020, brought together two pivotal voices in faith-inspired music, Lecrae and Kirk Franklin, offering a poignant reflection on the significance of gathering, especially during times of uncertainty. The song doesn't paint an idealized picture of the church experience; instead, it delves into the reality of navigating a difficult week filled with personal struggles, societal pressures, and internal battles, and then finding a unique form of refuge and restoration in the collective worship and community found on Sunday. It speaks to the weight carried throughout the week – the anxiety, the doubts, the weariness – and the distinct transition that occurs when stepping into a space dedicated to remembering God's faithfulness and promises.
At its heart, "Sunday Morning" articulates the tension between the brokenness we carry into the church doors and the healing power that resides within that community, ultimately pointing to Christ. It acknowledges that the people gathered are imperfect, hurting, and often messy, yet there is something sacred about their coming together. This resonates deeply with the scriptural call in Hebrews 10:24-25, which encourages believers to "consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together... but encouraging one another." The song captures this mutual encouragement, recognizing that the strength found on Sunday isn't just from a sermon or a song, but from the shared experience of leaning on faith together. It's a place where burdens, heavy from the week's trials described in Galatians 6:2 ("Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ"), can be at least partially lifted or shared within a supportive spiritual family.
The song further explores the theme of finding rest and perspective in the midst of turmoil. After carrying the week's load, Sunday offers a moment to pause, reset, and fix one's eyes on eternal hope rather than temporary problems. This aligns beautifully with Matthew 11:28-30, where Jesus invites, "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." "Sunday Morning" portrays this search for soul-rest, finding it not just individually, but corporately. It underscores that despite the imperfections of the human institution, the divine presence and the fellowship of believers provide a unique sanctuary. The blending of Lecrae's candid, reflective verses with Kirk Franklin's signature gospel sound reinforces this message, marrying the raw truth of lived experience with the enduring hope found in worship and community, ultimately encouraging those listening to remember that even after the hardest week, there is a place of belonging and renewal awaiting them.
