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| 1. |
| 2:28 | 
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(It's time ta jam!)
(chorus) When DC talks When DC talks When DC talks When DC talks When I talk, I talk about the Lord You can be sure that you can't afford To miss a lyric, a rhyming line You know, they got meaning, they're right on time Totally true and to the last letter If it's Christian it ought to better Omit a bit, it should be the best If it's of the King, you know it's blessed (repeat chorus) D is for decent, I mean what I say But obscene, I don't play that way C is for Christ, to the I-A-N That's right y'all, I am born again That's my tool, my gift to use R-A-P to spread the news of God So you know the part now Now tell the world what's on your heart (repeat chorus) |
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| 2. |
| 3:39 |
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Well I'm a Christian, and you know that's true
But sometimes things are lookin' blue Because, I lose sight, and I fall back I start chillin' to the wrong kinda rap Suddenly I look to see where I am I call upon the Lord to give me a hand My nature is sin, my flesh corrupt, y'all But, thank God, things are lookin' up, cause He works He's workin' on my walk And I know He works He's workin' on my talk And, my God, He works He's workin' in my life And I said, He works And we will get it right In school Monday mornin' at 8 A.M. First period and I'm stuck with gym Get dressed in the locker room and head out the door Not quite feelin' like I've felt before My boys grab my arm and pull me aside "Yo T," (Yo, what?), "it's time ta get high" I thought for a second, didn't utter a word Looked 'em in the eyes, said haven't ya heard About a change in my life, now I'm free Christ took time on a brother like me I turned, took a step, as I walked away I just smiled and couldn't help but say He works He's workin' on my walk And I know He works He's workin' on my talk And, my God, He works He's workin' in my life And I said, He works And we will get it right God is always workin' God is always workin' Now ya know what I'm sayin when I tell it like this Some brothers might ill, in the form of a dis But I know one thing that is guaranteed Through Christ, I can do anything For Him to work in ya life, ya gotta be on track Commit ya heart, then live like that I guess it does take two to make a thing go right But the two that I'm talkin' of is you and Christ He works He's workin' on my walk And I know He works He's workin' on my talk And, my God, He works He's workin' in my life And I said, He works And we will get it right He's workin' on my walk And I know He works He's workin' on my talk And, my God, He works He's workin' in my life And I said, He works And we will get it right He's workin' on my walk And I know He works He's workin' on my talk And, my God, He works He's workin' in my life And I said, He works And we will get it right He's workin' on my walk And I know He works He's workin' on my talk And, my God, He works He's workin' in my life And I said, He works And we will get it right God is always workin' God is always workin' God is always workin' God is always workin' |
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| 3. |
| 3:49 |
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(Some people out there givin' rap a bad name
Well I'm here to let you know, we ain't down with that) Rap music, the sound of the times Ya sorta talk lyrics to rhythm and rhyme And then deliver in various ways You know, some sorta preach, and some sorta play Nevertheless, there's a common ground (word!) Ya know the def hip hop sound Hyped up bass with a tiny snare The subwoofer makes ya neighbor stare But still (interlude) I luv rap music I always have, and I always will Now rap started as the voice of the street A sorta politics to a ghetto beat Then rappers started braggin' all about their gold And the girlies, and the beepers And the big, black Olds-mobile In '83, the beatbox hit Makin' funky drum sounds from out ya lips But takin' on nu forms, rap has moved from the block Now some mix it with soul and some mix it with rock Ya know (chorus) I luv rap music I always have, and I always will There ain't no other kinda music in all the world That makes me feel quite as chill I luv rap music Ya know, it's sittin' on the top of my list So if ya wanna hang with me, ya better believe We'll be jammin' to a hip hop mix Concert time in my part of the town Ya know, I brought my mom cause I knew she was down She was flat groovin', but couldn't understand How they makin' music when there ain't no band And then she cried, "James," everybody stared She heard a James Brown sample and thought he was there She got home, shook her head and said, "Kids these years" But then again, we think the Beatles were weird I luv rap music I luv rap music (repeat chorus) Today some rappers boast, some are makin' me ill And those obscene lyrics are overkill But I started M.C.in' way back in the day And since then there's been a serious change Ya know, I asked Christ to come into my heart And He gave me a brand new start And on top a dat, He cold gave me my dreams Doin' hip hop music with a Christian theme Ya know (repeat chorus) I luv rap music I luv rap music I luv rap music I luv rap music |
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| 4. |
| 3:37 |
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(DCT in effect!)
Now you were born right into a world of sin Short of God, the Lord of all men From the jump on the sixth day A breath of life embarked a nu way All they could want and so much more Satan made a move to settle the score Threw out a bait that still don't miss A human want whatcha cannot have fix (chorus) No more givin' in No more givin' in ta this thing we call sin I'm sayin' No more givin' in No more givin' in ta sin The fall of man cold lit the spark And offspring gotta deal with a heart Full of sin, all guilty at birth Fight it like a habit for all you're worth Until you find thatcha cannot stand Super-natch defeats a mere man But there's a way to get ahead of the sin game Beat it down in the power of God's name (repeat chorus) (vamp) This givin' in's gotta come to an end Through Christ, we can say no ta sin More of God, much less of me Is the key thought to a victory But it can't be done with an unsure vow And you'll fail til ya choose to bow your head But when ya finally do You'll find the words of God to be true (repeat chorus 2x) Word up people, we ain't about sin no more As a matter of fact, We cold boycottin' sin right off the face of this Earth Yo K-Max, you down with that? (I'm steppin' to that!) Yo T, you got my back on this boycott sin thang? (Ya know it, holmes!) Word up sin, you are history! (repeat chorus) |
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| 5. |
| 4:12 |
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(intro)
Ya know He's doin' it God is doin' a nu thang Ya know He's doin' it God is doin' a nu thang Ya know He's doin' it God is doin' a nu thang Ya know He's doin' it God is doin' a nu thang My God is doin' a brand nu thang But, since time began, He remains the same Faithful, forever to His word And solid, a cornerstone unstirred But, look down through the ages and you will find God doesn't change, but He knows the time From harp to piano, and song to rap Ya know, God's wit us, so we can not lack and so (chorus) God is doin' a nu thang In our lives so... We're doin' a nu thang Through Jesus Christ God is doin' a nu thang Through our music We're doin' a nu thang So He can use it God's usin' this music and we're comin' strong DC Talkin', often singin' a song To make ya think twice 'bout the way thatcha live And, let ya know Christ is the one that'll give Peace in ya heart, a nu start Call on the Lord, and he'll do His part A brand nu thang to ya raggedy walk He might just match it up to that big ol' talk (repeat chorus) (bridge-repeat intro) Like an MC, I'm here to boast I rap about Christ, yo here's a dose So loud and proud of the God I serve Try to say He ain't wit it...huh, ya got nerve Christ is the reason for dc Talk He's the focus of our daily walk, y'all Without him, we ain't nothin' but names But through God, we're doin' brand nu thangs (repeat chorus) God is doin' a nu thang We're doin' a nu thang (5x) |
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| 6. |
| 5:11 |
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70 years is all we got
To accumulate goods that seem to mean a lot For the first 20 years, you're off to school Learnin' principles and learnin' the tools To make lots of money, the ultimate goal Gain the whole world and yet lose ya soul Huh, humanism is on a roll 20 gets the the knowledge, 30 years to apply and just 20 years left for askin' why I didn't realize what it was all about And, was there any use in this rigorous route because (chorus) Things of this world are passin' away Here tomorrow, but they're sure not here to stay Things of this world are passin' away So lay your treasure above And start to live for Him today All done for self in this world will pass And all done for Christ in this world will last Sounds like a simple task... But everyday life seems to get in the way No time to serve, barely time to pray Our focal points lost and we get tossed In the wind, cold facing the cost Of fallin' without stallin' or even callin' the Lord While you were blackballin' He was waitin' for you to see the light And find for yourself, these things are trite (repeat chorus) (vamp) Our mind transforms a want to a need A simple process that we call greed Ya say ya like to have money, well I do too The problem starts when the money has you Workin' overtime to keep up with the pace A lifestyle that you want to embrace But it's 2 steps from where your needs are met You're keepin' up with the Joneses, but your all in debt Which will lead to stress, not meeting the bills While ya sportin' a Benz with all the thrills The domino effect's gotcha life in check A temporary stitch and ya livin' a wreck (repeat chorus 2x) Don't lay up your treasures upon this Earth They'll soon pass away And all return to dirt (4x) Things of this world are passin' away Here tomorrow, but they're sure not here to stay Things of this world, things of this world The things, the things, the things of this world Don't lay up your treasures upon this Earth They'll soon pass away And all return to dirt (2x) |
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| 4:10 |
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Man against man just ain't the plan
It's time for God's people to take a stand I mean brother to brother, black to white Stand up to the problem and begin to fight Not against each other, you're wastin' time Yo, I'm referring to a battle of minds Not through debate or writin' on the walls This kinda action is delayin' the cause An eye for an eye, fight fire with fire It's our turn to take it one step higher Gotta live by example, show brotherly love We're together on Earth, we'll be together above So we're (chorus) Tearin' down the walls Of segregation Unity abroad New revelation Tearin' down the walls Of segregation Unity abroad In every nation To label churches by color ain't nothin' but wrong We're in the same crew, we're singin' one song If you're in God's army, that makes you my kin Yo, our common bond is the Father of men Of all attributes that we should possess Love is in the Word ahead of all the rest No negotiation to love a certain nation All means all, with no discrimination Boy, we can set a precedence the world can cop Yo, fellow believer, now's the time to stop Racism within our lines Today is the time for this love to shine So we're (repeat chorus) (vamp) Judge a man by His heart, not color of skin God views a man from what's held within And, you're called one of His, so you gotta know To be Christ-like is the way that you go And my brothers and sisters in one accord Yo, we're the sheep, and the Shepherd's the Lord So whether black sheep, white sheep, or even swirl God watches over all the sheep of the world So tell me whassup when ya know the command The Word's bold, "Love your fellow man!" And treat Him like you would treat yourself Pull brotherly love off ya dusty shelf (repeat chorus 3x) |
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| 8. |
| 3:59 |
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T, jumpin' on the m-i-c to
Promote talk in the family You, say parents don't understand Yo, that's ill, I know they can But, you're feelings they cannot read And, communication is the key See, this structure is under attack, Jack And all see it from white ta black We got problems like never before That won't fade by lockin' your door Or runnin' away, so hear what I say Yo, talk is the only way (chorus) Talk it out Talk it out Talk things out, begin to pray, ya'll This unit is the only way Created by God, the Father of all Who gave each entity a different call Add it all together to build a team One voice, one unit, a Christian theme But this can't happen if ya shut the door Block things out and begin to ignore Verbal interaction is atop the list The only antidote to slashing a wrist Talk things out with the Father above Boy, communicate with the ones ya love (repeat chorus) (bridge) You say you've got problems Thinkin' they don't recognize Let communication solve them God will open up their eyes (break) You gotta talk, talk it out Cause dc Talk is all about, well This thing called a name To ya family, it ain't no game So just look, look to the hook Of a song based on the Good Book, y'all Of life, ya know what I'm sayin' DCT and we ain't playin' (repeat chorus 2x) Talk it out All you gotta do is talk it out Talk it straight up with your family (4x) |
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| 4:20 |
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(intro)
Now when you're down and feelin' out I know ya take it to the Lord But those times when ya got the clout Do you take it to the Lord? When you're outta cash and ya rent is due I know ya take it to the Lord But when you're livin' large and ya got the juice Do ya take it to the mighty Lord? (chorus) Take it to the Lord Who ya take it to? Take it to the Lord y'all Ya gotta take it to the Lord Take it to the Lord Who ya take it to? Take it to the Lord y'all Ya gotta take it to the mighty Lord Ya tend to take it ta God when ya losin' grip Ya got Christ in ya heart, but ya livin' a trip I mean, when ya got trouble, ya call His name But, everybody prays when it comes ta pain Or, when you're feelin' down and ya need a burst Say a short prayer, read a Bible verse And then expect my Father to honor that Yo, the life thatcha livin' is straight up wack Ya gotta (repeat chorus) Now this song ain't to dis your name And it sure ain't to get me fame I just gotta explain that it ain't no game Call Him when ya need Him, then forget the Name Yo, that's lame, and I will proclaim Stop usin' God for your personal gain Cause in the end, you'll be left ta hang, boy Check the Word, it'll tell ya the same (repeat chorus) Ya need to take it ta God on the regular tip When things go right, it seems that ya forget That He wants your attention, He wants ya praise Unsituational, regardless of days It's a 24-7 type-a-sich at hand Based upon grace, God's love for man And He's ready and waitin', arms open wide So take it ta God, cause He's on ya side Ya gotta (repeat chorus 2x) When you're down and feelin' out Who ya take it to? Even when you've got the clout ya need to Take it to the Lord When you're out of cash, and your rent is due Who ya take it to? When you're livin' large and you've got the juice Do you take it to the mighty Lord? Who ya take it to, who ya take it to, who ya take it to? DC in the house Who ya take it to, who ya take it to, who ya take it to? Take it to the Lord Who ya take it to, who ya take it to, who ya take it to? Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Who ya take it to, who ya take it to, who ya take it to? DC in the house |
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| 3:56 |
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I don't want another country
I want ta recognize intent Of our forefathers when they wrote Precisely what they meant Taken on the form of Christian But the power is denied In God we trust only when we lust For the apple of our eye One nation under God With morals out of proportion An end result is murder Under legalized abortion Children can live without it Who's gonna take it away? Children can live without it Maybe we'll learn someday Oh, that we'll learn, I pray A miracle of God Now looked on as a choice It's time for all His children To unify a voice With influence in our numbers And power in out prayer We must defend the children And fight for what is fair What appears to be an upset Can change its ugly course And we can do it all Through Jesus Christ our Lord Children can live without it Who's gonna take it away? Children can live without it Maybe we'll learn someday Oh, that we'll learn, I pray (bridge) O, they can fight, but they cannot win They can scream, but none will hear them Don't ya know that our conscience will die If we take away the freedom to survive? Children can live without it Who's gonna take it away? Children can live without it Maybe we'll learn someday Oh, that we'll learn, I pray Children can live without it Who's gonna take it away? Children can live without it Maybe we'll learn someday Oh, that we'll learn, I pray Children can live without it Who's gonna take it away? Children can live without it Maybe we'll learn someday Oh, that we'll learn, I pray |
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| 4:25 |
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I rap for Christ, no crossin' the line
I don't water down lyrics or forget the spine I gotta come bold, cause I've been sold On the Word that'll never grow old Ya see, I was raised in a Godly home And I was taught as a child who is on the throne I learned to have faith and I learned to stand Up for the Father, who is in command Ya know, back in the day, I was taught to pray Ya see, a livin' God would have it no other way I wanna know who's down with what I say Yo fellas, there's no time to play, so get busy Can I get a witness Does anyone agree? Can I get a witness To stand for their belief? Can I get a witness To carry on the torch? Bring honor to the Father Give glory to the Lord Who's in the army, who's servin' the King? Callin' all brothers to the center ring We're in one accord, we're servin' the Lord Eternal life is our reward We gotta come together and build morale Yo, what are ya waitin' for, the time is now I gotta ask y'all, do I stand alone? I need a second motion on the microphone Can I get a witness to what you've heard I need a posse to give me da word (word!) Jump on my back, let's kill the hype, boys I need a witness for Jesus Christ Can I get a witness Does anyone agree? Can I get a witness To stand for their belief? Can I get a witness To carry on the torch? Bring honor to the Father Give glory to the Lord Don't stand for me or for dc Talk Til ya know in your heart that we ain't the bulk We're just three young brothers Who were willin' to serve Took a stand, threw the devil a curve By usin' our talent for the almighty Lord When He gave us a gift, He gave us a chore Called the Great Commission, it's like fishin' But souls are the goal of this Christian mission Claim to be willin', yo, let it be known Don't hide ya faith like a dog on a bone We need a soldier who's got it in check And a fit witness who's full in effect Can I get a witness Does anyone agree? Can I get a witness To stand for their belief? Can I get a witness To carry on the torch? Bring honor to the Father Give glory to the Lord Can I get a witness Does anyone agree? Can I get a witness To stand for their belief? Can I get a witness To carry on the torch? Bring honor to the Father Give glory to the Lord I gotta say a few Can I get a witness? I'm talkin' about a witness for Jesus Christ Y'all know what I'm sayin'? It's time to get busy people It's time to get busy out there Servin' your Lord and Savior Yo, He's askin' you now, "Can I get a witness?" If y'all know what's up with that If you down with this movement I need some help I need somebody to get my back out there Because Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior Cold did it for us Now it's our turn to return this favor And cold do it for Him Ya know what I'm sayin'? |
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