Lecrae - Ready For The World Lyrics
Lyrics
Hook
Am I ready for the world
And the things that it may hold
Might leave me feeling cold
I don't really know
If I'm ready, don't know
If I'm ready, don't know if I'm
Don't know if I'm
We began at the bottom, made it out the bottom
Started scratching the surface, now that's a problem
Word's misunderstanding, fans start to ridicule
Stoning on heroes, issues and minuscule
Back in the beginning, and the love lasted
I could be myself, I didn't have to mask it
This is not a game, yet the fame was attractive
But hip hop music it had me catpured
I had my rhyme book filled to the brim
Though I'm over 6 feet wasn't shooting for the rim
I was shooting for the stars
Tell the label hands wherever they are
I'm in south east Dego with a book full of bars
And I ain't got a clue about a 360 deal
Or a mix on a song but I know my rhymes ill
Never thought of god's will, but I'm pretty optimistic
My shot's gonn come and I'm not gonn miss it
And now I'm reminiscing, look into god's plans
Will I rather be a man or be the man,
Am, I ready for the world, who's to say
But if tomorrow never comes,
I could loose today
Hook x 2
Am I ready for the world
And the things that it may hold
Might leave me feeling cold
I don't really know
If I'm ready, don't know
If I'm ready, don't know if I'm
Don't know if I'm
Pure inspiration: the sun's rays
Touch my mind's imagination
In a day's dream, but I was doing nathan
Time froze, yet I was still aging
And under the best circumstances, I was still praisin
It took me back to the san diego summers
When we was piss poor and focused on tryina come up
Mama worked night shifts, couldn't run a tight ship
I was in the streets now, working with them vice grips
Several close calls, dodged a few ice picks
If I wasn't cautious, could have been laying there lifeless
I ain't gonna lie, felt like I had 7 lives
Unfortunately, I couldn't always learn the second sound I'm drinkin
Till I threw up,
Tryina figure out what I wanna be when I grew up
Hopin that they knew us
But I don't really know the cost to fame
The cross to claim
I just want an awesome name
Am I ready for the world?
Hook x 2
Am I ready for the world
And the things that it may hold
Might leave me feeling cold
I don't really know
If I'm ready, don't know
If I'm ready, don't know if I'm
Don't know if I'm
I hope you're ready for the world.
Video
Lecrae - TELL THE WORLD Feat. Mali Music (@lecrae @reachrecords)
Meaning & Inspiration
Lecrae's "Tell the World," featuring the soulful contributions of Mali Music and released in 2012, stands as a potent anthem of faith and declaration, a vibrant testament to the Christian mandate to share the Good News. This track isn't merely a catchy tune; it's a theological invitation, a call to action echoing the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:19-20, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you." The song powerfully articulates a believer's responsibility and privilege to disseminate the transformative message of Christ, urging listeners to be vocal about their faith, not out of obligation, but from a place of overflowing gratitude and experienced truth. The narrative woven throughout the song speaks to a personal encounter with God's grace, a redemption that compels a desire to see others experience the same freedom. It's a theme that resonates deeply with the Apostle Paul's own urgency in Romans 1:16, "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes." Lecrae and Mali Music effectively convey that the transformative power of the gospel is not meant to be contained but proclaimed, a light that cannot and should not be hidden under a bushel, as Jesus Himself instructed in Matthew 5:15. The shared testimonies within the lyrics highlight the profound shift that faith brings, mirroring the biblical accounts of those whose lives were irrevocably changed by encountering Christ, from the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4) to the Apostle Paul himself. The song is an encouragement to overcome fear and timidity, embracing the boldness that comes from knowing the truth and the love of God, a message echoed in 1 John 4:18, "There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear." Ultimately, "Tell the World" is a vibrant expression of Christian discipleship, encouraging believers to live out their faith publicly and unashamedly, becoming living witnesses to the redemptive story of God's love.