Lecrae - New Shalom Lyrics
Lyrics
I wake up, before I throw a beater on
Fall to my knees, thank the Lord for the new Shalom
I-I wake up, before I throw a beater on
Fall to my knees, thank the Lord for the new Shalom
I-I wake up, before I throw a beater on
Fall to my knees, thank the Lord for the new Shalom
I-I wake up, I-I wake up, I-I thank-thank-thank the Lord for Sha-Sha-Shalom
(Lecrae)
I wake up before I throw a beater on, I thank the Lord for peace, or you can say shalom.// I'm on and I'm gone out the door I'm gon' rep my home. New Jerusalem, yeah you know where we belong.// Got the Word in my heart when the day start and the darkness wanna get us sparked up.// So I keep a guard up, cause the sin in me wanna get the best of me and have me all scarred up.// And I know I'm marked up by the Spirit still in me, fillin me up with everything I need.// Yeah I got that cheese, but I don't need a piece, I just need peace, please.// This life ain't easy matter fact its opposite and I got the test results I'm very positive.// That's why I'm on this track with PRo because I'm posed to give some potent portions of potion proportionate to poster kids,// of pain and suffering whose daddy never loved on them, and wouldn't know the peace of God if it was placed in from of them// and I was one of them, I don't take my life for granted// so Imma use this day tryna share my faith and pray that seeds are planted
I wake up, before I throw a beater on
Fall to my knees, thank the Lord for the new Shalom
I-I wake up, before I throw a beater on
Fall to my knees, thank the Lord for the new Shalom
I-I wake up, before I throw a beater on
Fall to my knees, thank the Lord for the new Shalom
I-I wake up, I-I wake up, I-I thank-thank-thank the Lord for Sha-Sha-Shalom
Early in the mornin A.M., you know that I thank Him 'cause He still calls me clean regardless of the mess I lay in. // My vision on the throne, clearer than Patr?n, yessir I am gone, in my zone, thinking 'bout the way my Father put me on. // It's nothing but grace how He's still gives me faith and He died for the ultimate villain. // After this I obey regardless I'm chained when I should have been dead but I'm livin. // See I know when I'm wrong He won't leave me alone that's the beauty of God and His mercy. // So I'm singing this song about Him on the cross where my heart was the item of purchase. // While livin with pride - so worthless. // Say they wrestle and fight - but i merk it. //Whether live or down, dedicated to Christ, yessir Imma stand on my purpose. // Put my faith in Him cause He's perfect. // Insurance like Geico, 'cause if I do not have His love I'm Norman Bates - psycho. // I go hard, I still Rebel with Lecrae. // Give my whole life for the King, don't Trip just let Him Invade. // I Sho Baraka Obama this peace is more than just worth it, so call Tedashii tell him Identity Crisis averted.
I wake up, before I throw a beater on
Fall to my knees, thank the Lord for the new Shalom
I-I wake up, before I throw a beater on
Fall to my knees, thank the Lord for the new Shalom
I-I wake up, before I throw a beater on
Fall to my knees, thank the Lord for the new Shalom
I-I wake up, I-I wake up, I-I thank-thank-thank the Lord for Sha-Sha-Shalom
24/7 all the time, yeah I'm on my grind, dyin' everyday I'm tryin', rhyme, hope to save they lives, // peace - what I got, I feel released from the knots sin bound me in but Jesus had the keys to the locks. // Life is boot camp, yeah I know the drill, flesh kill, but His will, it's with His peace that I'm filled and it's real. // Earth is not my home, while I roam and roam, got the Lord up on my dome restin' in that new shalom.
//See it goes C.H.R.I.S.T. G.O.D. His spirit inside of me. // And without his L.O.V.E. I'm another lost soul so obviously, // when I drank the Livin' Water that's nothing more than a product of the grace through faith that I found in Him, // The love He gives could accurse of sin, why should I ever give in? // So chase that money, get your wrist coders, refrigerators, I will be an outcast 'til he raise me up - elevator // me and you, yo momma, yo cousin, my brother, pray we never sell our soul for a chance to be stuntin' 'cause everything that's good in me the Lord He's done it, run it.
I wake up, before I throw a beater on
Fall to my knees, thank the Lord for the new Shalom
I-I wake up, before I throw a beater on
Fall to my knees, thank the Lord for the new Shalom
I-I wake up, before I throw a beater on
Fall to my knees, thank the Lord for the new Shalom
I-I wake up, I-I wake up, I-I thank-thank-thank the Lord for Sha-Sha-Shalom
Video
Lecrae - New Shalom ft. Derek Minor
Meaning & Inspiration
Lecrae’s “New Shalom,” featured on the 2012 compilation *Rapzilla.com Presents … King Kulture*, is a powerful declaration of faith, a morning prayer set to a hip-hop beat. The song opens with a recurring, almost meditative refrain: waking up and immediately falling to one’s knees to thank the Lord for "new Shalom." This isn't just a casual greeting; Shalom, the Hebrew word for peace, encompasses wholeness, well-being, and completeness, a divine peace that transcends earthly troubles. The very act of starting the day with this acknowledgment sets the tone for the entire track, emphasizing a conscious reliance on God's presence and provision from the moment of waking.
The lyrical journey Lecrae embarks on delves into the transformative power of this divine peace, a stark contrast to the struggles and temptations of the world. He speaks of keeping a guard up against sin's persistent grip, acknowledging the internal battle between his own desires and the indwelling Spirit that empowers him. This resonates with the Apostle Paul's own admission in Romans 7:15, "For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing." Yet, Lecrae’s message is not one of defeat, but of victory found in Christ. He highlights that this peace isn't earned but is a gift of grace, a testament to God's enduring mercy even for those considered "villains" by the world. The lyrics echo the sentiment of Ephesians 2:8-9, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast." He underscores the personal nature of this salvation, referencing how Christ's sacrifice paid the ultimate price for his sins, a theme central to Christian belief, as expressed in verses like John 3:16.
The song further explores the idea that this "new Shalom" is not a passive state but an active way of living. Lecrae declares his commitment to sharing his faith, planting seeds of hope, and using his life to reflect God's glory. He acknowledges the difficulty of life, likening it to "boot camp," but finds strength and peace in God's will, as the lyrics state, "flesh kill, but His will, it's with His peace that I'm filled and it's real." This unwavering dedication to Christ, even in the face of worldly allurements, is a powerful call to perseverance. The repeated emphasis on "dying everyday" points to the Christian practice of self-denial and following Christ, a concept Jesus Himself taught in Matthew 16:24: "Then Jesus said to his disciples, 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.'" The song concludes by reinforcing the spiritual foundation of his identity, a life anchored in Christ, and a plea for others to embrace this life-giving peace rather than chasing fleeting worldly riches. This is a profound reminder of the eternal perspective that faith offers, a peace that surpasses all understanding.