Lecrae - Manolo Lyrics
Released: 04 Jun 2013
Lyrics
Yessir
Gawvi, get 'em
Why we do it?
Why we do it?
Hook:
I do it for the turn-up
Got, got, got that ammo locked and loaded
I ain't talking 'bout no burner
Flip a page, I'll explode it
Got a cabin in Manolo ('nolo)
Manolo ('nolo) Manolo ('nolo) Manolo ('nolo)
Got a cabin in Manolo ('nolo)
Manolo ('nolo) Manolo ('nolo) Manolo ('nolo)
Got a cabin in Manolo
Trying to tell them boys
I never leave the crib alone
'Cause I keep one in my car and I got two at home
They different kinds but they do the same thing
Double-edged double-barrel (bang bang) Yessuh
I'm out here facing braggings, it ain't on my mind (bay bay)
They coming for my soul so it's 'bout that time (bay bay)
Them lies they trying to kill me if you don't believe me
I don't care, I don't care
I can't take it easy
I'm flippin the page, I'm drinking half of your clip in the gauge
And the heat in the stage, hit you with Truth that's in every phrase
He cut me deep I'm
Divin' in, divin' in
When I ride I got to (fly fly)
Come alive again
That's right (when I ride I got to)
Come alive again, You know we got it
Come alive again, uh huh
Manolo man
Hook:
When I do it, I do it for the turn-up
Got, got, got that ammo locked and loaded
I ain't talking 'bout no burner
Flip a page, I'll explode it
Got a cabin in Manolo ('nolo)
Manolo ('nolo) Manolo ('nolo) Manolo ('nolo)
Got a cabin in Manolo ('nolo)
Manolo ('nolo) Manolo ('nolo) Manolo ('nolo)
Got a cabin in Manolo
Lecrae:
Manolo, manolo?
I'm out here going postal
My partners think I lost it, my momma think I'm loco
I keep my shooter close though, You know it's fully automatic
Shoot you straight, man that trigger will do you plenty damage
I got enemies I can't see'em all but they lurking (lurkin')
I flip that page on em my trigger finger stay working (pop pop pop)
I got plenty ammo got old and new they both testify, my lord
And ain't nobody playing with you, gone mess around, but come testify (hah)
And I ain't gotta say no more, gonna kick kick bang and the thing gone blow
Red Letters like a red dot on yo door (yep yep yep yep yep)
All y'all gone with a dash on the backseat
Thats me with a cut full o black ink
Imma hit y'all with it till I split y'all wit' it (man down man down)
Had a bad week, bad week (man down, man down)
Hook:
I do it for the turn-up
Got, got, got that ammo locked and loaded
I ain't talking 'bout no burner
Flip a page, I'll explode it
Got a cabin in Manolo ('nolo)
Manolo ('nolo) Manolo ('nolo) Manolo ('nolo)
Got a cabin in Manolo ('nolo)
Manolo ('nolo) Manolo ('nolo) Manolo ('nolo)
Got a cabin in Manolo
How do ya see I'm a dummy
Sometimes it ain't even funny
Them lies are sick and them poors and wider a truth that is sweeter than honey
And we know that He got us
He is with us can't block 'cause hes block us
?
His word is my weapon
?
Hook:
I do it for the turn-up
Got, got, got that ammo locked and loaded
I ain't talking 'bout no burner
Flip a page, I'll explode it
Got a cabin in Manolo
Video
Trip Lee - Manolo ft. Lecrae (@TripLee @ReachRecords)
Meaning & Inspiration
"Manolo," a track from the 2013 single "Game Break (feat. Lecrae, Posdnuos of De La Soul & Termanology)," stands as a powerful testament to Lecrae's artistic and spiritual evolution, demonstrating a profound engagement with faith through the lens of contemporary music. While the title might evoke casual associations, the lyrical content dives deep into the spiritual warfare Christians often face. The recurring imagery of "ammo locked and loaded" and a "cabin in Manolo" is not a literal possession but a vivid metaphor for spiritual readiness and divine protection, drawing parallels to the armor of God described in Ephesians 6:10-17. This passage speaks of taking up "the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil," highlighting the spiritual battles that are not against flesh and blood but against "the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Lecrae's declaration of facing down lies and enemies ("They coming for my soul so it's 'bout that time") directly echoes the Apostle Paul's exhortation to "stand firm" and "put on the full armor of God." The "cabin in Manolo" becomes a sanctuary, a place of refuge fortified by faith, much like the Psalmist's declaration in Psalm 91:1-2, "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, 'My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'" The "ammo" Lecrae speaks of is not for worldly conflict but for spiritual engagement, as he emphasizes that "His word is my weapon." This resonates with Hebrews 4:12, which states, "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart." The song's energetic delivery underscores the urgency and seriousness of these spiritual engagements. Lecrae's articulation of his motivation as "for the turn-up" can be understood not in terms of reckless revelry, but as a vibrant, zealous commitment to living out his faith with passion and purpose, akin to how 1 Corinthians 10:31 encourages, "So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." The message is clear: the Christian life is one of active spiritual engagement, armed with truth and fortified by God's presence, ready to face any opposition with unwavering resolve, much like the faithful in Nehemiah 4:14 who prayed, "Fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes."