The King's Anthem
Resonating Redemption: Unveiling the Meaning Behind 'The King's Anthem'
Lyrics
I do this for the King
Expressing dedication and commitment to serving the King.
I do this for the King
-I do this for the King
-Look
Transition to a reflective tone, signaling a shift in the lyrics.
Name one good thing that man ain't ruined
Questioning the positive aspects unaffected by human actions.
You try to point the blame
Addressing the tendency to blame external factors, using the metaphor of the snake.
Like it was the snake that made you do it
-Why blame Satan
Challenging the act of blaming Satan and emphasizing personal responsibility.
When your choice made was straight foolish
-Still stuck like a truck in the mud, can't move it
Describing a situation of being stuck and questioning the validity of promises made by others.
Yet these rappers promise money made a way through it
-Music is just a tool
Viewing music as a tool and cautioning against becoming enslaved by it.
Don't become a slave to it
-You came to change the game?
Criticizing claims of changing the game and highlighting lame excuses.
Nah you just brought lame excuses
-Said you made it once you got famous
Questioning the authenticity of achieving success and fame without proof.
But you can't prove it
-Freedom came through the cost of sacrifice
Highlighting the cost of freedom through sacrifice, referencing the Son and the Cross.
I'm talkin' bout the Son who took the Cross
-Yeah, that's the Price
-Jesus Reigns from the Blood that He gave
Emphasizing Jesus' reign through the blood sacrifice and resurrection in three days.
Tasted death, made a come back in just 3 days
-How many dead folks you know
Questioning the legitimacy of individuals claiming divinity and ascending to heaven.
Walkin' round through your town
-Claim to be God's Son
-Then angels take'em up in a cloud
-Please don't be fooled & believe a myth
Warning against believing myths and affirming the Redeemer's place at the right hand of the Father.
At the right hand of the Father
-That's where my Redeemer Lives
-For the ONE Who shed HIS Blood
Highlighting the significance of the shedding of Jesus' blood and the mercy shown despite enmity.
Nailed to a tree, yet He still showed love
-While I was an enemy
-His mercy came from above
-Changed from what I was
Reflecting personal transformation and a commitment to the King.
Now-Now-Now-Now
-I do this for the King
Reiteration of dedication to serving the King.
I do this for the King
-I do this for the King
-I do this for the King
Continued dedication and commitment to the King.
I do this for the King
-Through the test of time
Discussing the importance of testing motives and having Christ-centered lives reflected in actions and homes.
Fruit of our lives will testify
-Whether our motives were focused on Christ
-Or self-promotion
-Gotta start in our hearts & begin to overflow
-Reflected in our lifestyle new beginnings in our home
-What many call entertainment
Advising believers to avoid certain forms of entertainment and emphasizing prayer before the throne.
Believers need to leave it alone
-Livin' Monday thru Sunday
-On our knees before the throne
-Motivation shouldn't be rooted up in applause
Encouraging motivation rooted in Christ rather than seeking applause.
Alotta things I'm free to do
-But I don't do it cuz it's wrong
-Eyes lookin' to and fro
Observing the search for righteousness globally, referencing the book of Job.
All across the globe
-For a righteousness that was told
-In the book of Job
Highlighting the importance of truth in ministry and cautioning against compromising it in the industry.
The heart of your ministry
-Birthed in the truth
-A star in the industry
-The curse of a feud
-Never water down
Emphasizing the need to preserve the sacred purpose assigned by the Lord.
What the LORD has served for you to use
-The serpent is smooth with his words
Warning against deception and the smooth words of the serpent leading to destruction.
In the end, he'll murder if you
-Get tricked by the lies
-But there is hope in the Son
Expressing hope in overcoming through the Son, Jesus, and His blood.
Follow the ONE - JESUS
-Through His Blood, we will overcome
-For the ONE Who shed HIS Blood
Reiteration of the significance of Jesus' sacrifice and mercy despite enmity.
Nailed to a tree, yet He still showed love
-While I was an enemy
-His mercy came from above
-Changed from what I was
Reflecting personal transformation and commitment to the King.
Now-Now-Now-Now
-I do this for the King
Continued dedication and commitment to serving the King.
I do this for the King
-I do this for the King
-I do this for the King
-I do this for the King
-I do this for the King
-I do this for the King
-I do this for the King
Final affirmation of doing it all for the King.
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