Lecrae - Tell The World Lyrics
Lyrics
Now, I'm a tell the world, tell 'em
I'm a tell it everywhere I go
Tell the world, tell 'em
Yeah, I'm a billboard
Tell the world, tell 'em
And I'm broadcasting like a radio
Tell the world
You ought to know, I'm brand new
I know one thing's true: I don't even really deserve to know you
But I-I'm a witness that you did this, and I'm brand new
So, I-I'm read' to go, and I'm a tell the world what they need to know
A slave to myself, but you let me go,
I tried getting high but it left me low
You did what they could never do
You cleaned up my soul and
Gave me life – I'm so brand new
And that's all that matters
I-I ain't love you first but, you first loved me
In my heart I cursed you, but you set me free
I gave you no reason to give me new seasons,
to give new life, new breathing
But you hung there bleeding, and ya' died for my lies and my cheating, my lust and my greed and (Lord!)
What is a man that you mindful of him?
And what do I have to deserve this loving?
Trying make the moments last
Holding on to the past
But, like a hero in a dream
Christ came, and he rescued me
Now, I'm a tell the world,
Tell the world, tell 'em
I'm a tell it everywhere I go
Tell the world, tell 'em
Yeah, I'm a billboard
Tell the world, tell 'em
And I'm broadcasting like a radio
Tell the world
You ought to know, I'm brand new
I can't offer you nothing, but your care and kindness keep coming
And your love is so unconditional, I get butterflies in my stomach
I got the old me in the rear view, Now the new me got a clear view
And I was so dead, I couldn't hear you, Too deep in sin to come near you
But you drew me in, you cleaned me up, so take me home, beam me up
Before you do, just let me tell the truth, and let these folks know that I done seen ya' love
And it's everlasting, infinite, it goes on and on, you can't measure it
Can't quench ya' love, they can't separate us from the love of God, there's no estimate
My face look the same, my frame ain't rearranged, but I'm changed; I promise I ain't the same
Your love's so deep you suffered and took pain, you died on the cross to give me a new name
Ain't nothing like I've seen before, I got a beaming glow
I was low, down, and dirty, but you cleaned me, Lord
You adopted me, you keep rocking me
I'm a tell the world, and ain't nobody stopping me!
Trying make the moments last
Holding on to the past
But, like a hero in a dream
Christ came, and he rescued me
Now, I'm a tell the world,
Tell the world, tell 'em
I'm a tell it everywhere I go
Tell the world, tell 'em
Yeah, I'm a billboard
Tell the world, tell 'em
And I'm broadcasting like a radio
Tell the world
You ought to know, I'm brand new
[2 Corinthians 5:17 ]
Now, I'm a tell the world,
Tell the world, tell 'em
I'm a tell it everywhere I go
Tell the world, tell 'em
Yeah, I'm a billboard
Tell the world, tell 'em
And I'm broadcasting like a radio
Tell the world
You ought to know, I'm brand new
Video
Lecrae - TELL THE WORLD Feat. Mali Music (@lecrae @reachrecords)
Meaning & Inspiration
"Tell The World" by Lecrae, featuring Mali Music, released in late 2012, stands as a powerful declaration of faith and a fervent call to action, rooted deeply in the transformative power of the Gospel. Emerging from Lecrae's critically acclaimed album *Gravity*, this track immediately announced itself as more than just music; it's a proclamation, a modern-day trumpet blast echoing ancient truths. The story behind this song, while not explicitly detailed in the music itself, is implicitly woven into Lecrae's lifelong mission to communicate his faith through art, making the message accessible and resonant for a generation grappling with identity and purpose. At its core, "Tell The World" is an unashamed articulation of the Good News, a declaration that the grace and redemption found in Christ are too significant to remain silent about. It channels the urgency found in passages like Isaiah 61:1, where the prophet speaks of being anointed to proclaim good news to the poor and to comfort those who mourn, and Jesus Himself quotes this in Luke 4:18, applying it to His own ministry. The song embodies this mandate, urging believers to share the hope they have received, echoing the Great Commission given by Jesus 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." Lecrae’s lyrics, delivered with a conviction that builds throughout the track, are a direct challenge to complacency, urging listeners to move beyond passive observance and actively participate in spreading the message of salvation. The presence of Mali Music adds a soulful depth, his vocals amplifying the emotional weight of the lyrical content and serving as a beautiful testament to the unifying power of shared faith, much like the early church community described in Acts 4:32, where "all who believed were one in heart and mind." The song’s primary focus is on the transformative nature of the Gospel, emphasizing that once an individual has experienced this life-altering truth, the natural response is to share it, a concept directly mirrored in the testimony of the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4:28-30, who, after encountering Jesus, exclaimed, "Come, see a man who told me everything that I have ever done. He cannot be the Christ, can he?" This immediate desire to inform others of a life-changing encounter is the essence of "Tell The World." It's an anthem for those who have found their identity and purpose in Christ, compelling them to be living epistles, as Paul describes in 2 Corinthians 3:3, where believers are written letters of Christ delivered by their ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God. The song’s enduring strength lies in its directness and its unwavering commitment to its message, serving as a powerful reminder that the greatest news ever delivered demands to be shared.