Lecrae - Spread the Opps Lyrics
Lyrics
Intro
We on top, we got love, kill the opp
We on top, we got love, kill the opp
Chorus
Holy Father, God in Heaven
Show Your power, let it come
For Your Kingdom and Your honor
To Your Spirit and Your Son
Spread the opps out, spread the opps out, spread the opps out
Spread the opps out, spread the opps out, spread the opps out
Verse 1
Ooh, I think they hate me (Yeah), in my Bape tee (Woo)
Ain't no pardons in the garden if you snake me (Yeah)
You can't break me (Uh), tryna chase me (Yee)
When it's rocky, I move ASAP, you can't Drake me (Shoo)
I'm fine, I got my feet up, I ain't never scared, don't put my heat up
I was outside and tryin', no re-up, where my opps at? God gon' eat up
They ain't ever free us
Lock my family up, my mama told the judge, "He ain't no killer"
It's all good 'cause on that prison yard he preachin' 'bout the Healer
Spread the opps out (Woo), now the cops out (Sheesh)
Facin' death, you wanna plead, but you can't cop out
Now you locked out, I promise my God comin' back, when He do, it's a problem
Got His attention but you don't want tension
You don't want the smoke, it's too late, you done got it
Chorus
Holy Father, God in Heaven
Show Your power, let it come
For Your Kingdom and Your honor
To Your Spirit and Your Son
Spread the opps out, spread the opps out, spread the opps out
Spread the opps out, spread the opps out, spread the opps out
Verse 2
What's your intentions? I see your screws and your wrenches
You tryna break up the bi'ness, ruin my witness
Spreadin' yo' lies and opinions, you don't deserve my attention
You's a pretender
We was so used to the cold that my mama gave birth to a winner
Put all the opps on alert that we out in the trenches
And demons do not get forgiveness
Pray for repentance for all my family that's sinnin'
I ain't the truth, I'm a witness
I got some blood on my hands and some dirt on my fingers
You know that I gotta go get it, I gotta go get it
Lord, help me kill all of my demons, I look in the mirror, I seen 'em
I had a BM, I forced her to get an abortion
I pray when I die, I can meet him
They want me cheatin', tellin' me open my DMs
Eat all this fruit that I'm seein'
I got some people in prison, I need to go see 'em
If it weren't for the Lord, I would be 'em
Yeah, I know they won't catch me lackin', see me off in traffic
Yeah, I'm packin', got that oppa-stoppa apostolic ratchet
'Bout that action, keep them .223s but Jesus my assassin
If you askin', I'm still 116 until I'm in a casket
I see my opps tryna pop out (Woo), they wanna pull every stop out
Wait 'til my God spin the block and He let off them shots
He gon' air the whole spot out (Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
Chorus
Holy Father, God in Heaven
Show Your power, let it come
For Your Kingdom and Your honor
To Your Spirit and Your Son
Spread the opps out, spread the opps out, spread the opps out
Spread the opps out, spread the opps out, spread the opps out
Video
Lecrae - Spread The Opps (Official Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Lecrae's "Spread the Opps" from the 2022 album *Church Clothes 4* is a powerful declaration of faith, confronting adversity with a spiritual arsenal. The song’s title itself is a clever play on contemporary street vernacular, subverting the aggressive connotations of "opps" (opposition) and recontextualizing it within a framework of divine justice. Lecrae isn't advocating for literal violence against adversaries; instead, he's calling upon the ultimate authority, "Holy Father, God in Heaven," to intervene and dismantle the forces working against His Kingdom. The repeated plea to "spread the opps out" is an invocation for God to scatter His enemies, akin to the scriptural imagery of scattering chaff in the wind or dividing the Red Sea. This isn't about human retribution but a divine recalibration, where God’s power is unleashed to expose and dismantle evil.
The verses delve into Lecrae's personal struggles and reflections, painting a vivid picture of resilience forged through hardship. He speaks of facing hatred and betrayal, acknowledging the allure of retaliation but steadfastly choosing a path guided by faith. His mention of a prison yard conversion story highlights the transformative power of the Gospel, even in the darkest of circumstances, mirroring the prophet Isaiah's words, "The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners" (Isaiah 61:1). Lecrae's commitment to his faith is unwavering, as he declares his allegiance to "116" and his reliance on "Jesus my assassin," framing Christ as the ultimate vanquisher of sin and death, not a perpetrator of earthly conflict. This echoes Romans 16:20: "The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet." The lyrical content, particularly the references to past mistakes and ongoing battles with inner demons, like the difficult decision regarding an abortion, showcases a profound vulnerability and a desperate reliance on God's mercy. This honesty speaks to the broader Christian narrative of redemption, where even those who have erred can find forgiveness and purpose through Christ, as evidenced by the story of David, a king with a complex past who was nonetheless called "a man after [God's] own heart" (Acts 13:22). Lecrae's fervent prayer to conquer his own demons is a testament to the ongoing spiritual warfare Christians face, a battle described by Paul in Ephesians 6:12 as not being against flesh and blood, but against rulers, authorities, and the powers of this dark world. Ultimately, "Spread the Opps" serves as an anthem of spiritual warfare, a declaration that through faith in God, even the most formidable opposition can be overcome, and His ultimate justice will prevail.