Lyrics
Verse 1
Opening of the song
Gettin' tired of the city
Expressing weariness with urban life
Headin' out to the country
Desire to escape to the countryside
Ain't nobody gonna stop me
Determination to pursue the change
Gotta get the hogs slopped and fed
Reference to rural chores (hog feeding)
Mama's gonna fix some pancakes
Anticipation of a comforting home meal
Jesus takes away the heartache
Reliance on faith (Jesus) to alleviate heartache
Time to lay aside the world's weight
Decision to release worldly burdens
Won't you let him inside your life today
Invitation to embrace Jesus into one's life
Lean
Introduction to the theme of 'leaning' on Jesus
Doesn't matter what you done before
Emphasis that past actions don't matter to Jesus
He doesn't care about your past He wants to give you more
Jesus' desire to provide more in the present
All He wants is a chance to make it better
Opportunity for Jesus to improve life
If your soul is dry inside He'll make it wetter
Symbolic representation of spiritual refreshment
Now it's summer time there's no more snow outside
Transition to a positive season (summer)
Frosty's melted all away the sun is shining bright
Symbolic melting of negativity
For everyone to feel the heat time to move your feet
Encouragement to embrace joy and movement
Jesus Christ is here to set your soul free
Highlighting Jesus as a source of liberation
Chorus
Transition to the chorus
I'm dancin' in the Son there's room for everyone
Expressing joy and inclusion in Jesus
The fun has just begun when you're dancin' in the Son
Emphasizing the beginning of happiness
My Daddy, Ghost and Son all three of these make one
Reference to the Holy Trinity (Daddy, Ghost, Son)
Your sins are forgiven when you're dancin' in the Son
Assurance of forgiveness while 'dancin' in the Son'
Verse 2
Beginning of the second verse
Everybody just a dancin'
Everyone engaged in joyful dancing
The Holy stone I be romancin'
Reference to a spiritual encounter with a 'Holy stone'
Lord You got my homies trippin'
Acknowledgment of the influence of the Lord
This fried chicken's finger lickin'
Celebration with a metaphorical feast (fried chicken)
Yo, Gibraan pass the biscuits
Interactive moment with a friend (Gibraan)
We're near the rapture don't you miss it
Awareness of an impending significant event (rapture)
You gotta problem God can fix it
Confidence in God's ability to solve problems
Taste and see He's so delicious
Sensory experience of God's goodness
Rap
Transition to a rap section
All drenched in sweat I bet it was that new heat from nureau '02
Reference to a transformative experience in 2002
TONEX keep 'em dancin' like Jeremy Parish
Artist's role in keeping people engaged
Urban Dynamics to the narrow roads that people miss trippin'
Connection between urban dynamics and spiritual paths
Get your gig on in the Son for shism spirit quicken ‘em Gibraan guan
Encouragement to engage in spiritual activities
Talk to riddims walk on earth like a champion shhh listen
Call to listen and walk with a champion's confidence
World with one mind we we'll wop until the clock stops tickin'
Unity and continuous celebration until eternity
That's eternal living…
Emphasis on eternal living
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