Troublesome
Challenging Cultural Norms: Bryson Gray's Thought-Provoking Anthem
Lyrics
It's only one God, not another one
Emphasizes the belief in one God and rejects the existence of another deity.
I know Satan prolly think I'm troublesome
Acknowledges that the speaker may be perceived as troublesome by Satan.
When times get rough then you wanna run
Suggests that people tend to run away when faced with challenges.
But don't forget that God is
Introduces the idea that God is the one being fled from in tough times.
Who you running from
Reiterates that God is the entity from which one cannot escape.
It's only one God, not another one
Repeats the theme of the belief in one God and the perceived troublesome nature by Satan.
I know Satan prolly think I'm troublesome
-When times get rough then you wanna run
-But don't forget that God is
-Who you running from
-I'ma tell the truth in God's name
Expresses the commitment to truth in the name of God.
Ban me from everything, I ain't gon' change
Asserts that the speaker won't change despite being banned from various platforms.
I'm scared of LGBTQ, so lame
Shares a fear of LGBTQ and criticizes it as "lame."
Stop tryna dance in the middle
Discourages adopting a middle ground, drawing a comparison to Soul Train.
Like a Soul Train
-You sinnin' but not repentin'
Comments on the need for genuine repentance and change.
Sit back and listen
-Repentin' requires change
-What about you is different?
Questions the sincerity of individuals claiming to be different after prayer.
You pray on Sunday then back
Addresses hypocrisy and misinterpretation of religious verses.
Out sinning by Monday
-And if I call it out you take
-The Word then you switch it 1 Timothy 5: 20
-Read that before you say that I'm judgin'
Refers to the speaker's criticism being misconstrued as judgment.
A man shouldn't call another his husband
Expresses a belief in a binary gender system, criticizing attempts to change it.
There only two genders
-That's a man and a woman
-You can't change the way God made
-You so stop the frontin'
Encourages authenticity and discourages deception.
It's only one God, not another one
Reiterates the theme of one God and the perceived troublesome nature by Satan.
I know Satan prolly think I'm troublesome
-When times get rough then you wanna run
-But don't forget that God is
-Who you running from
-It's only one God, not another one
-I know Satan prolly think I'm troublesome
-When times get rough then you wanna run
-But don't forget that God is
-Who you running from
-Let's talk 'bout rap these days
Criticizes contemporary rap, associating it with negative influences on society.
With all the requirements
-Women rapping like prostitution
-Is women empowerment the men are weak
-They can't cope with life so
-They out on drugs teaching your kids to be
-Addicts, sex workers, and thugs
-But if I rap about God
Expresses the speaker's commitment to rapping about God despite potential criticism.
Then it's corny and cringe
-I guess that pit's me
-Somewhere on their friends
-I believe in the whole Word
-And I refuse to pretend
-I guess I'll never be rich
-But at least I don't promote sin
-"Here Bryson goes again
Responds to potential criticisms of the speaker's music, defending the choice to rap about God.
Making songs about rap music but he won't win
-His music a 5, I think Megan Stallion a 10
-So if he talks about it then
-I hop out to defend"
-I'll make a hundred songs
Expresses the determination to continue making music that sparks positive change.
They all saying the same
-And keep it going until I'm
-At least sparking a change
-We at war, I think Eminem and TI's lame
Criticizes other artists and suggests a willingness to go against popular opinions for a greater cause.
You would've probably thought Jesus was
-Going against the grain
-It's only one God, not another one
Reiterates the central themes of the song, emphasizing the belief in one God and the perceived troublesome nature by Satan.
I know Satan prolly think I'm troublesome
-When times get rough then you wanna run
-But don't forget that God is
-Who you running from
-It's only one God, not another one
-I know Satan prolly think I'm troublesome
-When times get rough then you wanna run
-But don't forget that God is
-Who you running from
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