Lecrae - Nuthin Lyrics
Lyrics
"Gawvi Get 'em."
Here we go again in circles, I think I heard it all
We been here before, But we need something more
Something more, Something more
what you say? I can't hear 'cause you ain't talking 'bout nuthin'
ain't talking 'bout nuthin' (x8)
What you talking 'bout?
They be talking 'bout the same 'ol thang, I'mma have to call a foul in the game
What you talkin' bout?, A little money now you all OG
talking 'bout it's all eyes on me?, They ain't talking 'bout nuthin'
Uh, Lemme guess
you countin' money to the ceilin'(money to the ceilin')
difference 'tween us like at least a couple million
It's foreign cars, pretty girls every where you go
Yea, I heard it 30 times on the radio
Louboutin ain't gone pay you for that braggin'
and Donatalla probably never heard yo' album
Yea they probably 'bout to label me a hater
but I know these people greater than the songs they creatin'
It's lil homies in the hood regurgitatin'
And everybody watching thinkin' that you made it
The truth is for a few designer labels
and a little bit of paper now you 12 years slavin'
Aye, but you ain't Lupita so why you beat up
and pushin' people to lean on a double
Cup and a seizure Huh?
It sound like you out ya feet up
You still a slave and money can't buy you freedom, patna.
Tell me why the songs on in my car (hear the radio)
Why the song on in my gym (what they sayin' tho')
Why the song stuck in my head (I can't take no mo')
Still don't know what y'all sayin'
Let me, Let me, Let me, do this I'ma be a straight shooter
Aye we was made in his image Why we so Judas?
Talking bread like we at the last supper
Throwin' money at these women
Make it rain in the summer
I ain't advertising brands on the radio
They expensive and I know they ain't gone pay me for it
Telling kids to go in debt for the 'vette
That they'll probably never get
But I talk about it every song
In every song talking 'bout
they selling work on every corner
Don't talk about the laws
taking kids away from Mamas Don't talk about
Ya homie in the trauma cause he shot up
Or what 'bout ya young boy messing up the product
They don't talk about the bond money that they ain't have
And every body snitch on every body in the jam
They don't talk about the pain, They don't talk about the struggle
How they turned to The Lord, When they ran into trouble
I'mma talk about it, I don't care if the world
try to swallow me I turn my back to 'em
tell 'em all follow me I know you gone label me a hater
But inside you are greater than the songs you creating, Mayne
Hey man, the way I see it
I think we were made for more than just
you know, the simple things we aspire toward
We were made for more than just telling stories
of, you know how much money we can get from selling poison to
people. It's time to talk about who we are and who we can be. Man
we need to build each other up not pull each other down. I feel like
we not talking about nuthin' right now.
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Meaning & Inspiration
Lecrae's "Nuthin'," released as part of his 2014 album *Anomaly*, is a potent sonic critique of superficiality and misplaced priorities, particularly within the hip-hop landscape. The track immediately signals its intent with the producer tag and Lecrae's opening lines, setting a tone of weary repetition and a deep-seated desire for something more meaningful. This isn't just a catchy hook; it's a declaration that the endless cycles of boasting, materialism, and shallow pronouncements have become hollow, offering no genuine substance. Lecrae dissects the pervasive narratives he encounters – the endless talk of money, cars, and fleeting status – and boldly calls them out as "nuthin'." He points to the superficiality of chasing designer labels and accumulating wealth as a mere "paper" gain, highlighting how such pursuits can trap individuals in a cycle of servitude, akin to the "12 years slavin'." He contrasts this with the enduring truth that true freedom cannot be purchased, directly challenging the notion that material possessions equate to liberation. The repeated questioning of what is actually being communicated on the radio and within popular culture underscores his frustration with the lack of depth and the prevalence of empty rhetoric.
Lecrae then pivots, imploring listeners to consider their inherent worth, reminding them, "we was made in his image Why we so Judas?" This powerful allusion to betrayal suggests a departure from our divine design when we prioritize fleeting earthly gains over our spiritual calling. He criticizes the culture of throwing money around and objectifying women, directly linking it to the temptation of misusing God-given resources for empty displays. His refusal to advertise brands is not just a personal choice but a rejection of promoting debt-inducing lifestyles to impressionable youth, a stark contrast to the "selling work on every corner" he observes in society. The song's most profound indictment comes when Lecrae contrasts the prevalent, shallow conversations with the critical issues that are being ignored: the plight of families torn apart, the struggles of those dealing with trauma, and the devastating consequences of addiction. He questions why the narratives of resilience, faith, and turning to the Lord in times of trouble are absent from the popular discourse. This deliberate omission of the pain, the struggle, and the redemptive power of faith leaves a void that Lecrae vows to fill, even if it means being labeled a "hater." He passionately asserts that people are inherently "greater than the songs you creating," a call to recognize and cultivate a deeper, more authentic identity rooted in something beyond superficial achievements. The concluding spoken word segment powerfully reiterates this central theme, urging a shift from aspiring toward "simple things" and the shallow pursuit of wealth derived from harmful practices, to a profound examination of self and collective growth. It’s a compelling plea to build each other up, recognizing that the current conversations, devoid of true substance, amount to "nuthin'." This sentiment resonates deeply with biblical teachings, such as Proverbs 14:23, which states, "In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty." Similarly, Ecclesiastes 1:14 warns against the futility of seeking fulfillment in worldly endeavors, declaring, "I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind." Lecrae's message is a timely and urgent call to re-evaluate our aspirations and conversations, grounding them in eternal truths and genuine human connection, reflecting the wisdom found 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."