T-Bone - Last Street Preacha Lyrics
Lyrics
My lyrics phat like Don Cartagina,
you never seen a Latino Rapper pick
up tha mic and eat MCs like helatina,
from tha Bay area down to Argentina,
I be slangin' these lyrics in tha crack
houses like it was cocaine,
mira mija la firme Linya de rap familia,
no son Gallinas, killin' demons is a
mistamina, so we ain't scared of y'all,
we lived above tha law, now we got
pimps, addicts, thugs and these gustlers at tha altar call,
praying saying things like forgive me
for my evil ways then, get off they
knees and be delivered from 12 years of blazing,
praising tha Name of Christ, ain't
scared to give to give my life away,
for tha One who died on tha cross and
saved me when my life was triff, now
it's alright, God wrote these lyrics peep the copyright,
building an army in a world that's dark
so we can bring tha light, raising
veteranos Christianos that we call Hermanos,
deadly like rattle snakes but worse
when mics are in our manos, en mi cara
no dicen nada, puro Amenasadas,
wack envoyous rappers wann bite like
thousand piranhas, I bring tha heat
like a sauna filled wit Cubana mammas from Havana,
oye como va, whe I rock like Satana.
I stay humble and meek, get on my knees
and wash my brethren's feet, you quick to speak and judge,
I'm quick to turn tha other cheek,
forgive my foes 479x's then add 11,
just to equal 70x7, Rap Reverend,
preachin' sermons to those thug living,
killing, sinning, feeling that they could never be forgiven,
ghetto prison is where they living so I
make isistions, cut to the heart, then operate,
tell 'em tha sons Arizona if you ain't
getting' what I be spittin', get me
grab weapon, sawed off K.J.V.,
wit 66 clips that are made for hitting,
straight to tha heart for we wrestle
not against flesh and blook, saved thug,
blastin' patnas wit God's love, pump,
pump, you get struck, when I dump, wit tha pump sawed off,
tha old man gets hauled off, and that
preaching at its best, from tha Westside,
do or die, preachin' Christ crucified.
One of tha las street preachas left,
poet assassin, (what) scarface in tha
flesh, straight out tha West,
where they ride on they enemies,
striptease, pour out liquor for
tha diseased and jack for car keys.
What up mamma, it's tha Rap Papa,
Don Dadda, tha one who used to smoke
grama, from Nicaragua,
sip champana in tha sauna hollering
Hey Caramba, now I'm tha redeemed hoodlum
telling 'em Cristo to ama,
I'm a bring tha drama, like Tony Montana,
cuz when demons step to me they get cut
worse than shrimp at BenniHannas,
back in tha day we'ed hit weed and smoke
roaches, but we ain't no playas, tell 'em
why, we some coaches, I get ferocious,
then I bury all you cochroaches, gt bent
off tha Holy Ghost and take it by tha doses,
Bibles in my holsters, seen me on tha poster,
devil outlined in tha chalk, I walk tha
walk and talk tha talk, Jehovah knows
this, being a Christians on a day 2 day,
forget tha halfway, can't havler praise
tha Lord, then smoke and sip tha alizay,
or tangaree, or you'll get blown up like a hand granade,
I ain't afraid, I slit the devils
throat wit my switchblade.
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T-BONE-LAST STREET PREACHA-FULL ALBUM
Meaning & Inspiration
T-Bone’s 2001 album, *Tha Last Street Preacha*, delivers a raw and unapologetic declaration of faith from an artist deeply rooted in the struggles of street life. This title track is not merely a collection of rhymes; it’s a powerful testament to transformation, serving as a spiritual manifesto for those navigating challenging circumstances. T-Bone immediately establishes his unique perspective, asserting his identity as a Latino rapper who wields his lyrics with a ferocity akin to “slangin' these lyrics in tha crack houses like it was cocaine,” but with an eternal purpose. He paints a vivid picture of individuals, once lost in addiction and criminal activity, finding redemption and gathering at the altar. This imagery directly echoes the biblical narrative of sinners seeking forgiveness, as exemplified in verses like Luke 15:10, which states, "There is more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance." The song boldly proclaims that this spiritual awakening is not a fleeting moment but a profound deliverance, a transformation that leads to praising the Name of Christ, who is acknowledged as the one who "saved me when my life was triff."
The strength of "Tha Last Street Preacha" lies in its unflinching commitment to its message, prioritizing spiritual impact over superficial musicality. T-Bone positions himself as a modern-day evangelist, a "Rap Reverend" preaching sermons to those trapped in a "ghetto prison" of sin and despair. His approach is likened to a surgeon’s precision, aiming to "cut to the heart, then operate," offering the hope of salvation. This method of direct spiritual engagement is powerfully mirrored in the Apostle Paul's exhortation in 2 Timothy 4:2: "Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and encourage, with great patience and careful instruction." The song's aggressive yet redemptive tone is further amplified by the audacious metaphor of wielding a "sawed off K.J.V." with "66 clips that are made for hitting," signifying the potent and life-altering power of God's Word. This imagery underscores the spiritual warfare described in Ephesians 6:10-11, which calls believers to "put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places."
T-Bone declares himself "one of tha las street preachas left," a "poet assassin" who has embraced a new life, trading past vices for spiritual victory. He candidly discusses his former life, admitting to having "used to smoke grama" and enjoying the superficial pleasures of the world, but now he is a "redeemed hoodlum telling 'em Cristo to ama." This personal testimony is a powerful evangelistic tool, demonstrating that transformation is possible for anyone, regardless of their past. His commitment to living a Christian life "on a day 2 day" and not compromising with worldly desires is a clear call to spiritual integrity, echoing the sentiments in Revelation 3:16 where Jesus says, "So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth." The song concludes with a defiant challenge to demonic forces, asserting the believer's authority in Christ, a powerful reminder of the victory secured by Jesus, as proclaimed in 1 John 4:4: "Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world." "Tha Last Street Preacha" is a compelling testament to the transformative power of faith, delivered with an authenticity that resonates deeply with those seeking hope and redemption.