Their Eyes Were Watching
Ain't Got Time to Die: Embracing Liberation and Identity
Lyrics
Lord I keep so busy praisin' my Jesus
Expressing continuous praise and devotion to Jesus.
Keep so busy praisin' my Jesus
Reiteration of being busy with praising Jesus.
Keep so busy praisin' my Jesus
Continuing the theme of constant praise for Jesus.
Ain't got time to die
Emphasizing devotion to Jesus and lacking time for death.
Hello America, please stop with the Eulogies
Critiquing excessive eulogies and claiming authorship of own story.
I wrote my own narrative, you don’t know what to do with me
Asserting independence and uniqueness in personal narrative.
I was Once broken, now I’m a working collage
Describing personal growth from brokenness to a work in progress.
I’m the thief on the cross, I’m still hangin with God
Identifying with the thief on the cross, maintaining a connection with God.
My savior walked on water, my ancestors could fly’
Highlighting miraculous aspects of faith and ancestral strength.
my skin don’t crack, my art travels through time,
Asserting artistic resilience and transcendence of time.
Jesus slept in a grave, but rose feeling fine
Referencing Jesus' resurrection and personal strength.
(Ain't Got Time To Die)
Reiteration of not having time to die, emphasizing vitality.
I’m Palace roaming, I’m Moses in most my moments
Portraying a sense of regal exploration and self-discovery.
It’s hard to find yourself, in the land of your opponent
Expressing difficulty in finding oneself amidst opposition.
Your brothers might trip, so keep your feet stable
Advising stability in personal relationships, especially with family.
Avoid walking with Canes everybody ain't Abel
Cautioning against negative influences, using biblical reference (Abel).
I catalog my losses, but I’m walking in victory
Acknowledging losses but emphasizing victory in life.
I see what you love by where you put your energy
Observing priorities through actions and energy investment.
What’s your identity apart from white supremacy
Questioning one's identity in relation to white supremacy.
Do you love yourself or do you envy of your enemy
Prompting reflection on self-love versus envy of enemies.
Let me suggestion I’m far from oppressed
Rejecting the label of oppression, asserting personal value.
I’m nobody’s inferior, joy in my interior
Claiming internal joy and equality, regardless of societal judgments.
Liberation in spirit love, I see life in the mirror cuz
Finding liberation and self-love in spiritual connection.
(Ain't Got Time To Die)
Reiterating the theme of not having time to die, emphasizing purpose.
Ain't got time to die
Repeating the chorus, emphasizing continuous praise and vitality.
Ain't got time to die
-Ain't got time – Praising My Jesus
-Ain't got time to die
-Ain't got time to die
-Ain't got time to die
-Ain't got time – Praising My Jesus
-Ain't got time to die
Reaffirming the lack of time for death, echoing the chorus.
When you live in the valley every hill looks steep
Reflecting on challenges in life and the perception of difficulties.
When you scared to walk on water everything looks deep
Metaphorically linking fear to the depth of challenges.
I’ve been broken into pieces but got peace
Expressing inner peace despite experiencing brokenness.
I got 99 problems and one lost sheep
Acknowledging personal challenges, using biblical reference (lost sheep).
It takes some dark hours for cowards to feel empowered
Highlighting the empowerment gained through difficult times.
My clock was at Tuskegee Your clock was probably Howard
Referencing historical events and institutions (Tuskegee, Howard).
Your eyes on the times, you Woke ready to Speak up
Commenting on contemporary awareness and exhaustion.
But with so many issues you’re exhausted trying to keep up
Recognizing societal issues and the challenge of keeping up.
I hit my knees and prayed to the Jesus Norway
Turning to prayer for guidance, referencing geographical locations.
I said I’m all yours, Please Lord have your way
Surrendering to divine will and ownership.
He said the Jesus of Sudan would better understand
Highlighting the universality of faith and understanding.
But man looks so poor he can’t pay for my sins
Exploring the concept of sin and shared humanity.
But He looks like my kin, I grinned I’m black as heaven
Embracing racial identity and likening it to divine creation.
I’m made in God’s image nobody can change my settings
Affirming the immutable nature of one's identity.
Amen, got off my knees and put an end to my search
Concluding prayer and ending the search for meaning.
It's easy to sell your soul when you don’t know what it's worth
Warning against undervaluing oneself without understanding worth.
And Now The Benediction
Transitioning to a concluding blessing or prayer.
You can dance in your depression
Reflecting on personal struggles, resilience, and the complexity of life.
You’re rich in a recession
-You belong here - your name is on the guest list
-I’ve been feeling restless - me and God been wrestling
-(Ain't Got Time To Die)
-We’re turning bane into blessings
-Learning life from the Lessons
-I have a few answers but a whole lot of questions
-What’s life in chaos I’m taking suggestions
-(Ain't Got Time To Die)
Reiterating the theme of not having time to die, emphasizing purpose.
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