21 Religious Questions
Soulful Quest: Unraveling Spiritual Puzzles in Proficient 6ix's '21 Religious Questions'
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My God, I know you really alive but how do I know if you're Jesus?
Questioning the identity of God, specifically whether he is Jesus.
How do I know if you Allah or the Rastafarian Jah?
Expressing uncertainty about God's identity, considering Allah or the Rastafarian Jah.
Pour up something for the ancestors the Bible says Jesus he died
Pouring a libation for the ancestors, referencing Jesus's death as per the Bible.
Then he rose up, now he living in heaven but that's where my granny reside
Suggesting skepticism about the afterlife, contrasting it with the concept of heaven where the speaker's granny resides.
Or maybe they book is a lie, from white folk wanna tear down in our mind
Questioning the credibility of religious texts, hinting at a possible agenda to manipulate minds.
Who killed our kings and queens but guess what, yours still died
Highlighting historical injustices, acknowledging that despite oppression, people still believe in their faith.
Question, is she going to make it to heaven, after all of that African genocide?
Raising a moral question about the fate of someone involved in African genocide and their potential entry into heaven.
Well if so then you gotta be kidding right?
Expressing skepticism and disbelief regarding the possibility of such individuals reaching heaven.
What's the point of the wrong and the right?
Pondering the purpose of distinguishing between right and wrong in the face of adversity.
And why I should we put up a fight were evil prevails and leave us in hindsight?
Questioning the rationale behind resisting evil when it seems to prevail and leave people in hindsight.
Why do you turn us a blind eye, man you God I know you ain't blind right?
Challenging the idea of God turning a blind eye to suffering, asserting that God isn't blind.
Thinking a lot though I know I ain't getting it right, right?
Expressing inner conflict, seeking forgiveness, and reflecting on the struggle to live a righteous life.
Think a lot, jet ride, I ain't missing no flight fly
-Cause I gotta get my mind right I ain't alright right
-Father forgive me I know I ain't living this right right
-Thinking a lot though I know I ain't getting it right, right?
-Think a lot, jet ride, I ain't missing no flight fly
-Cause I gotta get my mind right I ain't alright right
-Father forgive me I know I ain't living this right right
-Thinking a lot though I know I ain't getting it right, right?
-Think a lot, jet ride, missing no flight fly
-Cause I gotta get my mind right I ain't alright right
-Lord father forgive me I know I ain't living this right
-How come you talk to the stars about me?
Questioning divine communication, asking why God talks to the stars about the speaker.
To see 'em I need me a horoscope
Expressing a desire for guidance, possibly through a horoscope.
Tell them my past, present, future
Requesting insight into the past, present, and future, emphasizing the avoidance of negative predictions.
The good but never the horror-scopes
Expressing frustration at not receiving information about potential hardships or challenges.
Tell it to prophets and Mr. Bones
Referencing traditional diviners (prophets and Mr. Bones) who provide insights but seemingly not about the speaker.
Everything, except for just me alone
Expressing a desire for personalized attention rather than general insights.
Maybe pay more attention I need a loan
Considering the possibility of divine assistance in the form of a loan.
Maybe that be your voice when I'm all alone
Suggesting that the speaker might find solace in the voice of God when alone.
Or maybe we all alone
Contemplating the idea of collective loneliness or isolation.
Why not come down and show us your signs again?
Questioning why God doesn't manifest and display signs to reinforce belief.
To show us you're still strong
Requesting a visible demonstration of God's strength and existence.
Make the rain rain up, make the sky fall down
Using metaphorical language to express a desire for divine intervention in extraordinary ways.
Blow me up, make the world go wow so I tell them it's you who gave me the crown
Expressing gratitude for God's blessings and acknowledging God's role in the speaker's achievements.
Love your son, it's me P-6ix I'm out
Signing off with a declaration of love to God, identifying as P-6ix, and concluding the expression.
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