Lecrae - Transformers Lyrics
Lyrics
Hook:
You can see the way I can I changed, new swag new talk new frame. Not who I used to be. Transformed now you should get used to me. x2
Lecrae:
Yea.A new swag new walk new focus. It's all Christ not me no boastin. And let me show you how to do this son, if you follow the old me you's a foolish one. Was a decepticon, or a decept and con. I get you for your last dollar then an extra
One. Christ changed that you should spit change rep bout how I'm getting change, now I'm doin it to change cats. Folks see
Me and they like "he a thug" but I tellem look closer cause I'm
Covered in His blood. I'm transformed I don't do that there, ya
Might see me in the street like "who that there?" I walk in the
Spirit full of peace, full of love. Full of truth, full of Christ, payed
The price with his blood. Now I'm all up in the word usta be up
In the herb. I'm a FANA ya'll kno the word.
Hook x2
Tedashii:
Yessir, I'm right back in my second home. Feel the... tick tock like a metronome. Beat knock, is anybody home, transformed so homie let's get it on (get it on). Cause man I ain't the sizame same, since the substitute took my place in the gizame game. Made me brand new and did it all in His nizame name. Claimed me on the altar to alter the way I thizank think. So baby what is do man this is really insane, a sinner in my crew till the lord did His thizang thing. Went from dark to light like mike without the pizane pain?. You might think it's me be but lil homie know that it ain't. So please believe the old me, he dead. See in me to seek him instead. He's the king of kings so ever knee and head will need to heed and concede He's head.
Hook x2
Trip Lee:
Oh yes, I used to live life all in the flesh, with J's and the cash what that's a mess. With clothes that I bought thought I was fresh, but I wasn't fresh at all, I was lost. Hollerin at them girls in the school house halls, tryina ball, ignorant to my flaws. Up until the Lord put all that on pause. Yes I blessed to fall at His cross. I, wasn't a dangerous cat, tryina aim things point blank range on cats, no sir, but still things was wack, man let me get some things off my chest like my chain was snatched, yea, I'm one of His kids you can be today, he covered any sin, we can flee away. Cling to his cross believe that He raised, see the truth, see the life, you can see the way (yea you can see the way)
Hook x2
Video
Transformers- Tedashii feat. Lecrae & Trip Lee (WITH LYRICS!!!!)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released in 2009, Lecrae's "Transformers," featuring Tedashii and Trip Lee, stands as a powerful testament to radical personal transformation rooted in faith. The song's central theme is a profound metaphor for the spiritual metamorphosis that occurs when an individual embraces Christ, moving from their former selves into a new creation. This concept resonates deeply with biblical teachings on redemption and renewal. The very title, "Transformers," immediately evokes the idea of a fundamental shift, a change so significant it renders the old identity unrecognizable. This echoes the Apostle Paul's declaration in 2 Corinthians 5:17, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" The lyrics consistently paint a picture of this dramatic alteration, moving from a life characterized by worldly pursuits and negative behaviors to one focused on spiritual growth and Christ-likeness.
Lecrae's verse vividly contrasts his past life, describing himself as a "decepticon" and a "con," implying deceit and a predatory nature, driven by material gain. He directly attributes this change to Christ, stating, "Christ changed that," and emphasizes that his current actions are aimed at bringing about change in others, a directive found in Matthew 28:19-20, where Jesus commissions his followers to go and make disciples. The imagery of being "covered in His blood" is a direct allusion to the atoning sacrifice of Jesus, a central tenet of Christianity that brings cleansing and reconciliation, as described in 1 John 1:7: "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin." His mention of formerly being involved with "the herb" and now being "up in the word" signifies a deliberate turning away from sin and embracing spiritual nourishment through Scripture, aligning with principles of spiritual discipline and seeking God's truth.
Tedashii's contribution further elaborates on this transformative experience, using the phrase "the substitute took my place in the gizame game" to illustrate Christ's sacrificial role, akin to a propitiation for sin. This concept is directly supported by Romans 3:23-24, which states that all have sinned and fall short of God's glory, but are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. His description of being "made brand new" and doing it all "in His name" highlights the source and authority of this change. The line "went from dark to light" is a powerful biblical metaphor for salvation, as seen in Acts 26:18, where Jesus tells Paul that his mission is to open eyes, turn people from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God. The assertion that the "old me, he dead" powerfully conveys the death to sin and self that accompanies true repentance and new life in Christ, referencing Romans 6:6: "For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin."
Trip Lee rounds out the lyrical narrative by detailing a past life consumed by superficialities like fashion and fleeting relationships, recognizing it as a "mess." He admits to being "lost" before encountering Christ, a state of spiritual alienation from God. His surrender is described as "falling at His cross," a direct acknowledgment of Jesus' crucifixion as the pivotal moment of salvation. He emphasizes that this transformation is not about personal merit but about God's grace, stating, "He covered any sin, we can flee away," a clear echo of the forgiveness offered through Christ's sacrifice, as in Ephesians 1:7: "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace." The final invitation to "Cling to his cross believe that He raised" points to the resurrection of Jesus as the confirmation of his victory over sin and death, and the assurance of eternal life for believers, as articulated in Romans 10:9: "If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." Collectively, "Transformers" is more than just a song; it's a declaration of redemption and a profound encouragement for listeners to experience their own radical, Christ-centered transformation.