Moonwalkin'
Moonwalkin' Redemption: From Smooth Criminal to Saved Soul
Lyrics
When Jesus came on the scene, He died and rose as a King
Jesus' death and resurrection are compared to royalty; he provided everything and transcended challenges like a trampoline.
Gave us everything, and Bounced like a trampoline
Emphasizes Jesus' sacrifice and the uplifting effect it had, likening it to bouncing on a trampoline.
So now we walk with that, light, every step like Billy Jean
Walking with the light of Jesus, drawing a parallel to the iconic Michael Jackson's dance in "Billy Jean."
Moonwalkin' on the devil head, We ain't neva' scared,
Defiantly facing challenges represented by the devil, expressing fearlessness and trust in God's protection.
Trust in every word, so I know He comin' back for me
Faith in Jesus' return and the assurance that God will fulfill his promises.
I was a smooth criminal, criminal
Reflecting on past behavior, admitting to being a "smooth criminal," possibly alluding to wrongdoing or sin.
Yeah, yeah, yeah I was a smooth criminal, criminal, yeah
Reiteration of being a "smooth criminal," acknowledging past flaws or misdeeds.
Dipped in the water like a submarine, and I came out with my slate clean
Baptism symbolism, emerging cleansed from past sins after immersion in water.
Left my old life in that gangrene, and I Moonwalked, right away from the scene
Leaving a negative past behind, metaphorically "Moonwalked" away from a troublesome situation.
I was a smooth criminal, Knew about God
Acknowledging knowledge of God while living a contradictory life.
Hands to the sky, Like I'm trying to pray but my heart was subliminal
Struggling with internal conflict, attempting to pray despite inner turmoil.
I felt like I was invincible, Reverence for God it was minimal
Feeling invincible and lacking reverence for God before a pivotal encounter with Jesus.
When I met Jesus was pivotal, cause my life before him was pitiful
The transformative impact of meeting Jesus, highlighting a shift from a pitiful life.
I was screwed up like a DJ, Then I met God on the freeway
Previous struggles ("screwed up") until encountering God ("on the freeway").
But when I Crossed over like Ai, I got promoted, like way high
A reference to crossing over difficulties like Ai (artificial intelligence), leading to a higher state.
Livin' in the land of the free now, God chose me can't leave now
Living freely after being chosen by God, suggesting a spiritual liberation.
God got the keys to the kingdom, I'm free
Acknowledging God's authority and freedom in the spiritual realm.
Yeah, It's kind of crazy, how I'm still livin' but was heartless
Reflecting on a past without compassion ("heartless") and being consumed by darkness.
I was overtaken by the darkness, no icebox, it was arctic
Describing the overpowering influence of darkness, using metaphors like "arctic" and "icebox."
My Heart was home to a bad house, accompanied by a bad mouth
Having a negative character and speech, represented by a "bad house" and a "bad mouth."
Did what I had to secure the bag, God came and took the trash out!
Engaging in actions to secure personal gain, and then experiencing a transformative intervention from God.
So, now that my lights on I ain't in the dark, I'm just trying to start a fire with a lil spark
Transitioning from darkness to light, with a desire to ignite positive change.
So you can moonwalk away from yo sins,
Encouraging others to repent ("moonwalk away from sins") and let God take control.
And let Go and let God live within
Advocating for surrendering to God and allowing His presence to dwell within.
Let him, be the light of yo heart, so you too, can shine in the dark
God as the guiding light in one's heart, facilitating the ability to shine spiritually even in darkness.
Like a lighthouse, sendin' lights out, Jesus paid, you can moonwalk away like right now
Using the metaphor of a lighthouse, suggesting that Jesus' sacrifice enables spiritual guidance and liberation.
I was a smooth criminal, criminal
Reiteration of being a "smooth criminal," underscoring the acknowledgment of past wrongs.
Yeah, yeah, yeah I was a smooth criminal, criminal, yeah
Continuation of the acknowledgment of past flaws, possibly emphasizing the transformative journey.
Dipped in the water like a submarine, and I came out with my slate clean
Repetition of the baptism metaphor, emphasizing the cleansing of sins and starting anew.
Left my old life in that gangrene, and I Moonwalked, right away from the scene
Affirmation of leaving behind a negative past and metaphorically "Moonwalked" away from troublesome circumstances.
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