For those who don’t understand what he is doing with this track, he is speaking from the perspective of someone who is actually living in this lifestyle. This is not him he is speaking about.
ok so where is the point he comes in and offers the way out ? There is no gospel. When you on this stage how you gonna turn down the gosepl. This is when eveey song u make gotta be for the glory of Jesus Christ, clearly pointing to Him always. This would he acceptable if he was just doing it as a side hobby for the Lord. This is his "calling" right ?? So then, why is his music no different than if I was to listen to the radio ?? And it's ain't cause the beats or the flow........ dude sold out and after discovering things about him I wonder if he was really ever a sheep before. It's a shame cause I really enjoyed his old music.
GodsPoet1 that statement is hypocritical, are you not being a judgemental person with that statement? This is the fruit of apostasy/ walking in the flesh.
Jesus heard this and said to them, “It is not the healthy people who need a doctor, but the sick. I did not come to invite good people but to invite sinners.” Drops mic 🎤 Mark 2:17 NCV
I guess Lecrae truly had a point on ATWT when he said; "Understanding me ain't for the simple and elementary" Looking at some of these comments proves his point
Guys he hasn't fallen away from the Gospel. Think about the song in regards to the whole Album. It's similar to KB'S Art of Drifting where it shows a broken past. Think before assuming. Thank you and God bless
Finally People that understand it! In this song Lecrae is speaking from the perspective of someone that lives the trap life. Lecrae did the same in church clothes except he was speaking the perspective of why someone doesnt go to church.
LISTEN to the WORDS & His PRETENSE USED! He's speaking on a Past lifestyle lived! He Starts with the word I'D, meaning I would! Back then But Not now! Understanding is the Best....Its called a 'TESTIMONY'!!!
Talks about the life from a unchristian perspective. Later he says that we as Christians should not condemn but help. Instead of judging others, volunteer to help. We can’t have people leave their old lives if we keep reminding them about it. Spread love, not hate!!
What people don't understand is that a rapper who is Christian does not have to mention Christ. He does not have to prove his current faith. If he turned away, he would publicly state it. Please stop making a go at Lecrae. His faith is real and his songs are lit
Lecrae: *speaks from another person's perspective, a very common form of songwriting* Conservative Christian: "THIS IS TOO COMPLEX FOR ME TO UNDERSTAND REEEEEEEEE"
anyone having anything negative to say about this song is full of religion and knows nothing about the Kingdom. keep being an ambassador Lecrae this album was needed for the Kingdom of Heaven not the religion of man, but the Kingdom
Lots of people talk good God talk but have a spirit that's got more in common with Satan. Pretty sure there's something about that in the New Testament. Some people think they're all about Jesus, but when someone extends a hand into the darkness to pull up someone up, they start quoting rules. That's why Jesus didn't pass their standard of righteousness when He walked the earth. So let's just brush those people off like dust, be filled with the Spirit, and pull more people out of the hole.
I think what people don't realize is that not every song has to be a sermon. He gets the attention of people through songs like this, and they can listen to his other, preachier music.
For all those jumping on Lecrae for this song, listen to the next track on the album, 'Only God Can Judge Me'. If you don't agree with our brother Lecrae, pray for him. If you do, pray all the more.
exauTCG People saying he's a sellout cause he brings secular artists into his music and cause he doesn't talk about God and church all the time. People don't pay attention to what he's saying and what he's doing!
Duncan Wells exactly. Jesus didn't run from the sinners he embraced them and saved and healed them. Let some of these so called christians tell it we all going to hell.
BOS Man J How are we supposed to reach out to people and bring them in if we exclude all people who are not like us or do not believe the way we do? I just don't understand it. I believe God meets us where we are cause he knows we mess up and we aren't perfect. I'm not trying to preach. This is just something I'm passionate about...
Duncan Wells i agree 100%. And to tell the truth all gospel music is influenced by worldy music. We have gospel songs that sound like southern blues and some that sound like rock music. But when we get gospel trap music , "oh, its too wordly". Haters sounding like the same ones that crucified Jesus right now
I promise people make me wonder sometimes. Yall this song is though the lenses of 2 people (a man and a woman) who are out there in the world whose sole purpose is to get paper. The first verse (the man) ends up questioning the decisions he's made. The 2nd verse (the woman) Crae himself chimes in on her choices. Did yall not listen to the words. It's pretty much the same thing Crae did on the track Church Clothes and Welcome to America
***OFFICIAL LYRICS*** [Chorus] I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy I'ma trap, hit a lick, just to pull up in the latest In the streets, in the club, man I guess that's how they made me Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's (Zaytoven) For the blue strips, doing the most, for them blue strips, doing the most Selling prescription pills, doing the most, for them blue strips, doing the most I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy I'ma trap, hit a lick, just to pull up in the latest In the streets, in the club, man I guess that's how they made me Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's [Verse 1] Ay, By the pounds, yuh, cut it up, bust it down Then go hit the mound, yeah Pitch it, get it out the ground, yeah Get it up out of the mud Don't come to me for the dub I got them quarters and halves Sell the whole thing if I have to Blue strip, blue strip, blue strip, watch me whip this new whip Ain't my life too foolish (foolish) Grandma said don't do this (don't do it) But I got a new chick (yeah), and lil' mama too thick (yeah) And she like them red bottoms Addicted to blue strips I know I'm livin' too fast (fast), I know I'm blown' this cash (cash) I try to find me a way out, they try to put me in shackles On a roll with the transport, lot of powder in the passport Ain't anticipate the task force, this ain't really what I asked for (yeah) [Pre-Chorus] Yeah, the money got me trapped, in the mix Plus my babies hungry and I'm tryin' to pay my mama rent They say go to college, high school ain't prepare me to get it I'ma felon, too, can't get no job fresh up out the pen [Chorus] I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy I'ma trap, hit a lick, just to pull up in the latest In the streets, in the club, man I guess that's how they made me Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's For the blue strips, doing the most, for them blue strips, doing the most Selling prescription pills, doing the most, for them blue strips, doing the most I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy I'ma trap, hit a lick, just to pull up in the latest In the streets, in the club, man I guess that's how they made me Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's [Verse 2] Bands will make her dance, pop a perc and pop a Xan In the club with her girlfriends tryna cop a bag Go hard for the Goyard Got that new Mercedes parked in front of your yard Twerking for that check, mean no disrespect But shawty getting older, she don't know what's next She might be Cardi B, she thinking Amber Rose She's stacking up her money, she hope it never folds Maybe she'll let it go, she know she meant for greater But she was broke a month ago but now she getting paper I don't condone it but I don't condemn, I know she a gem 'Fore we hate we outta volunteer to help her change careers [Chorus] I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy I'ma trap, hit a lick, just to pull up in the latest In the streets, in the club, man I guess that's how they made me Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's For the blue strips, doing the most, for them blue strips, doing the most Selling prescription pills, doing the most, for them blue strips, doing the most I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy I'ma trap, hit a lick, just to pull up in the latest In the streets, in the club, man I guess that's how they made me Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's {Credits: Genius (Lecrae: "Blue Strips")}
its weird, on pandora its in third person, he says she would sell herself for a new Mercedes and never uses I. Plus that lyric isnt in this song on youtube.
[Chorus] I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy I'ma trap hit a lick, and pull up in a [?] In the streets, and the club, and I guess that's how they made me Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's (Zaytoven) For the blue strips, doing the most, for the blue strips, doing the most Set up prescription pills, doing the most, for the blue strips, doing the most I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy I'ma trap hit a lick, and pull up in a [?] In the streets, and the club, and I guess that's how they made me Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's [Verse 1] Ay, 30 pounds, yuh, cut it up, bust it down Then go hit the mound, yeah Pitch it, get it out the ground, yeah Get it up out of the mud Don't call up me for the dub I got them quarters and halves Sell the whole thing by the half Blue strip, blue strip, blue strip, watch me whip this new whip Ain't my life too foolish (foolish) Grandma said don't do this (don't do it) But I got a new chick (yeah), and lil' mama too thick (yeah) And she like them red bottoms Addicted to blue strips I know I'm livin' too fast (fast), I know I'm blown' this cash (cash) I try to find me a way out, they try to put me in shackles On a roll with the transport, lot of powder in the passport Ain't anticipate the task force, this ain't really what I ask for (yeah) [Pre-Chorus] Yeah, the money got me trapped, in the mix Plus my babies hungry and I'm tryin' to pay my mama rent They say go to college, high school and prepare me to get hit I'ma fail it too, can't get no job fresh up out the pen [Chorus] I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy I'ma trap hit a lick, and pull up in a [?] In the streets, and the club, and I guess that's how they made me Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's (Zaytoven) For the blue strips, doing the most, for the blue strips, doing the most Set up prescription pills, doing the most, for the blue strips, doing the most I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy I'ma trap hit a lick, and pull up in a [?] In the streets, and the club, and I guess that's how they made me Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's [Verse 2] Bands will make her dance, pop a perc and pop a Xan In the club with a girlfriends tryna cop a bang Go hard for the go yard Got that new Mercedes parked in front of your yard Twerking for that check, me no disrespect But shawty getting older, she don't know what's next She might be Cardi B, she might be thinking Amber Rose She's stacking up her money, she hope it never folds Maybe she'll let it go, she know she meant for greater But she was broke a month ago but now she getting paper I don't condone it but I don't condemn, I know she a gem 'Fore we hate we outta fought in [?] to help her change the wheels [Chorus] I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy I'ma trap hit a lick, and pull up in a [?] In the streets, and the club, and I guess that's how they made me Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's (Zaytoven) For the blue strips, doing the most, for the blue strips, doing the most Set up prescription pills, doing the most, for the blue strips, doing the most I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy I'ma trap hit a lick, and pull up in a [?] In the streets, and the club, and I guess that's how they made me Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's
Brittany Hoosier Only God can judge me is not biblical and not in the bible. Saints judge righteous judgement (John 7:24), do not judge hypocritically (Matthew 7:3), and spiritual saints judge all things (1 Corinthians 2:15). I have the Word of God backing me on this, while lukewarm and fake Christians follow men, cultures and traditions of men. Don't be lead away by Lecrae and other "Christians" not mentioning Christ, that is the anti-Christ spirit and apostasy. You think it is hate, but it is love, hate would be saying nothing and allowing brothers and sisters to error. Lecrae is mingling with the world instead of being apart from them while calling them to repentance (2 Corinthians 2:14), and by working with secular artist he himself will become dark and corrupt like them and an enemy of God (James 4:4). Be like David in the Psalms (Psalm 26:4-5) and for you "Christians" who won't rebuke, exhort or correct Lecrae and others like him, hate him (Proverbs 27:5-6). Wake up guys, listen to the Lord and His word, not men who misconstrue the bible.
Warrior Of Light I dont think it's a problem if you don't talk about Christ in your songs but you better preach Christ and preach against sin (witchcraft, homosexuality, lust, lying, etc.) In church and on the streets.
@@foolingwithstacks I still love Lecrae, but I am not afraid to rebuke anyone if they're in error. I am not one to say Lecrae is going to heaven or hell, but I know that as a man with influence and an audience, if he is claiming to represent Christ, he must do it biblically and purely. Too many souls at stake, we can't mingle with the world, light and dark don't mix.
U guys fail to realize that you don't have to mention God or Jesus in every other line to be a musical representation of Christ. He's reaching to the culture of today's society. That's all Jesus wanted to do. Now a days people aren't gonna listen to his old rebel or rehab type stuff. He's drawing in more followers now than he ever did while still making a difference. People gotta get out of that old strait forward biblical mentality. Open yourself up to God in other ways, let him work through you even if it seems uncomfortable. 🙏🙏
Lol yes cuz "Banz a make her dance" and "getting lit, I like to party like the 80's for them blue strips" is actually God moving in you in different ways....not really
For those who never been in the trap especially in the south dont get it. Blue strips are the blue bands on the $100 bills. You basically can get anyone at anytime to do where you want for them. Its sad to say but women mainly when they know they can exchange certain favors for the blue strips.... Listen to the words instead of picking the man apart who is giving the message.....
Calm down church folk. He tellin other peoples story and how bondage aint working in their lives and how the culture teaches this pattern. I used to live in the hood, SWAT (sw atl) and its real out there. You got to be mature to understand craes vision and empathy on this track... read below. [Chorus] I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy I'ma trap, hit a lick, and pull up in a 'Cedes In the streets, and the club, and I guess that's how they made me Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's (Zaytoven) For the blue strips, doing the most, for the blue strips, doing the most Set up prescription pills, doing the most, for the blue strips, doing the most I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy I'ma trap, hit a lick, and pull up in a 'Cedes In the streets, and the club, and I guess that's how they made me Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's [Verse 1] Ay, 30 pounds, yuh, cut it up, bust it down Then go hit the mound, yeah Pitch it, get it out the ground, yeah Get it up out of the mud Don't call up me for the dub I got them quarters and halves Sell the whole thing by the half Blue strip, blue strip, blue strip, watch me whip this new whip Ain't my life too foolish (foolish) Grandma said don't do this (don't do it) But I got a new chick (yeah), and lil' mama too thick (yeah) And she like them red bottoms Addicted to blue strips I know I'm livin' too fast (fast), I know I'm blown' this cash (cash) I try to find me a way out, they try to put me in shackles On a roll with the transport, lot of powder in the passport Ain't anticipate the task force, this ain't really what I ask for (yeah) [Pre-Chorus] Yeah, the money got me trapped, in the mix Plus my babies hungry and I'm tryin' to pay my mama rent They say go to college, high school and prepare me to get hit I'ma fail it too, can't get no job fresh up out the pen [Chorus] I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy I'ma trap hit a lick, and pull up in a 'Cedes In the streets, and the club, and I guess that's how they made me Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's (Zaytoven) For the blue strips, doing the most, for the blue strips, doing the most Set up prescription pills, doing the most, for the blue strips, doing the most I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy I'ma trap hit a lick, and pull up in a 'Cedes In the streets, and the club, and I guess that's how they made me Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's [Verse 2] Bands will make her dance, pop a perc and pop a Xan In the club with her girlfriends tryna cop a bag Go hard for the go yard Got that new Mercedes parked in front of your yard Twerking for that check, mean no disrespect But shawty getting older, she don't know what's next She might be Cardi B, she thinking Amber Rose She's stacking up her money, she hope it never folds Maybe she'll let it go, she know she meant for greater But she was broke a month ago but now she getting paper I don't condone it but I don't condemn, I know she a gem 'Fore we hate we outta volunteer to help her change careers [Chorus] I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy I'ma trap hit a lick, and pull up in a 'Cedes In the streets, and the club, and I guess that's how they made me Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's (Zaytoven) For the blue strips, doing the most, for the blue strips, doing the most Set up prescription pills, doing the most, for the blue strips, doing the most I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy I'ma trap hit a lick, and pull up in a 'Cedes In the streets, and the club, and I guess that's how they made me Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's
What ya need to do is get all ya old albums and tell Zaytoven to hook you up with a beat for em and keep those same lyrics and perform it. Boom ya got ya old fan base and ya new fan base
Tavor actually a genius idea! People fail to realize that the beats are everything in today’s culture if the beat bumps it doesn’t matter what lyrics are put to it people will bump it. This is the reason Lecrae branches out to Zay is because Gospel rap instrumentals are no where near as good attractive sounding as secular. That’s the cure better beats!
I see he is talking about how he used to live or how people feel they have to live... I don't know. That's what I take from it. Lecrae wouldn't glorify the club lifestyle. There's definitely a deeper meaning here.
“2 sides” is on this album which basically explains the whole message of the album. Let the trap say amen is the title! So if you view yourself as a goodie to shu type of Christian who has never experienced life in the Hood or The Trap lifestyle this album is not for you nor will you be able to relate to song. The devil is not positive at all! This album is very positive. He hasn’t cursed in one lyric has edified People who can relate and introduced them to the Kingdom! Think if it wasn’t for Lecrae the closest secular fans would have got to getting the Gospel would be Snoops Gospel album. And they probably still wouldn’t bump that because it doesn’t have the “Trap” sound and feel to it. Notice also how God is working we got Snoop making Gospel albums now! Real Gospel sound and all. No one will have an excuse on judgment day and now I can clearly see how every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord because He is even starting to use “secular” artist to give Him praise. That’s deep when you really think about it.
Does anybody remember the lyrics was different? When the chorus was about female? I remember the chorus was, She do anything for the money Let the money drive her crazy She’ll strip she’ll sell her soul for a new Mercedes Every night in the club she like to party like the 80s For them blue strips she’ll do the most This is a huge Mandela effect for me?!?!?? The verse bands that make her dance pop a perk and pop a zan. That was in the version I remember but wow……I used to listen to this all the time and even played it around my daughters hoping some subliminal lessons enter their brains. Lol. But now it’s totally different?.??? 😳 I still find myself getting used to this version. Still fire 🔥 but my mind is soooo confused.???
TELL EM!!!!! AND FOR THOSE WHO ARE CRITICIZING, SEE THE OTHER VERSION...SHE DO/THEY DO..WE ALL HAVE DONE...BUT GOD....THANK YOU LECREA FOR ALLOWING HIM TO USE YOU!!!!!!
Ok so the ones just listening to the beat and what hes saying withoit actually listening don't understand what's going on...listen closer to the lyrics, how Crae is explaining things, that he is saying he doesn't need all that, just explaning how everyone in the rap game or just people in general are, saying maybe he can help them change things around when he mentioned Cardi and Amber...cmon it's Lecrae yal need to pay more attention to the point he's trying to get across here...God bless🙏 and keep it up Lecrae
It seems the necessary skill of listening to understand has been lost in this microwave popcorn social media generation 🤦🏽♀️...it’s not that hard to understand unless you don’t want to understand 🤷🏽♀️
What’s with all this arguing, we shouldn’t be arguing but to better understand the true message behind this. As Christians we should help each other and not argue about it
Alot of you other guys don't realize the power in the name of "Jesus Christ". Stop dancing around the point! Where's the gospel? Stop being lowkey about it and let the world know!
For those who don’t understand what he is doing with this track, he is speaking from the perspective of someone who is actually living in this lifestyle. This is not him he is speaking about.
Adam Baker oh ok, for a second, this song got me uncomfortable
ok so where is the point he comes in and offers the way out ? There is no gospel. When you on this stage how you gonna turn down the gosepl. This is when eveey song u make gotta be for the glory of Jesus Christ, clearly pointing to Him always. This would he acceptable if he was just doing it as a side hobby for the Lord. This is his "calling" right ?? So then, why is his music no different than if I was to listen to the radio ?? And it's ain't cause the beats or the flow........ dude sold out and after discovering things about him I wonder if he was really ever a sheep before. It's a shame cause I really enjoyed his old music.
GodsPoet1 that statement is hypocritical, are you not being a judgemental person with that statement? This is the fruit of apostasy/ walking in the flesh.
Adam Baker Great you explains bro cause most people don’t seem to understand music.next thing you know they’ll be saying crae aint christian enough.
Jesus heard this and said to them, “It is not the healthy people who need a doctor, but the sick. I did not come to invite good people but to invite sinners.” Drops mic 🎤
Mark 2:17 NCV
Lecrae has never disappointed me
Chris Lawson yeee
Neva eva
Never has and never will!
Dude I LOVE the concept of this song! The perspective of worldly rap feels so 2 dimensional and shallow V.S. rap with meaning and truth! ✝️
GO buy the album. Seriously
I guess Lecrae truly had a point on ATWT when he said;
"Understanding me ain't for the simple and elementary"
Looking at some of these comments proves his point
Lol
Lol, this is perfect!
It's 2018 and we still having this Lecrae convo? Let the man be. He's still reaching, keep focus on what you should be doing.
And 2 years later he is really started to “conform”
Yaaaas
@@haylechristina shhhhhhhhhh. Grown folks are trying to listen.
Guys he hasn't fallen away from the Gospel. Think about the song in regards to the whole Album. It's similar to KB'S Art of Drifting where it shows a broken past. Think before assuming. Thank you and God bless
Dison's Prodigy
He's also not talking about himself
Nak Loves Jesus that too
Dison's Prodigy Say that louder for the spooky Christians in the back!
Andre Cheek I'm saying man! People don't seem to understand
Finally People that understand it! In this song Lecrae is speaking from the perspective of someone that lives the trap life. Lecrae did the same in church clothes except he was speaking the perspective of why someone doesnt go to church.
This is my favorite out of the whole album! I keep this on repeat!
It's crazy how many people who listen to Lecrae, ect. and don't actually understand rap
LISTEN to the WORDS & His PRETENSE USED! He's speaking on a Past lifestyle lived! He Starts with the word I'D, meaning I would! Back then But Not now! Understanding is the Best....Its called a 'TESTIMONY'!!!
This my favorite so far from the project
David Livick you don't like 2 sides to the game?
HOLY WATER
Give it another listen
Man David you really have the same taste of music as myself
Adam Busta, 2 Sides of The Game is too wild to be the best from the album. But it's a poweful song
Stefan-Rares Crisan so like people can't really handling the heat, is that what you mean 😅🔥🔥🔥😧
This one of the hardest albums Lecrae ever dropped. And I've listened to them all....Lecrae x Zaytoven 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Feelin' the beat and the flow... Real lyrics straight from the trap
Talks about the life from a unchristian perspective. Later he says that we as Christians should not condemn but help. Instead of judging others, volunteer to help. We can’t have people leave their old lives if we keep reminding them about it. Spread love, not hate!!
Perfectly said "love your neighbor as yourself" "love that enemies"
What people don't understand is that a rapper who is Christian does not have to mention Christ. He does not have to prove his current faith. If he turned away, he would publicly state it. Please stop making a go at Lecrae. His faith is real and his songs are lit
This whole album is 🔥🔥🔥🔥
For real
My life right there as ashamed as I am to say that... I am unashamed to proclaim God is changing me! 116 forever
He's a genius! This song is so good 👏
Love the trap and calm beats... chillaxing.
Lecrae: *speaks from another person's perspective, a very common form of songwriting*
Conservative Christian: "THIS IS TOO COMPLEX FOR ME TO UNDERSTAND REEEEEEEEE"
Have you ever partied really hard for Jesus? Go to a Lecrae concert! Word up!
The king of Judea
anyone having anything negative to say about this song is full of religion and knows nothing about the Kingdom. keep being an ambassador Lecrae this album was needed for the Kingdom of Heaven not the religion of man, but the Kingdom
How am I 17 and understand the theme of the song better than all of you grown saints? Just listen...
Thank u for posting this comment!!!
Lol
Lol same I’m 17 and I know what he talking bout 😂
Lots of people talk good God talk but have a spirit that's got more in common with Satan. Pretty sure there's something about that in the New Testament.
Some people think they're all about Jesus, but when someone extends a hand into the darkness to pull up someone up, they start quoting rules. That's why Jesus didn't pass their standard of righteousness when He walked the earth. So let's just brush those people off like dust, be filled with the Spirit, and pull more people out of the hole.
Age doesn't make you grown. Your mentality does. Keep growing(Growth)!
I think what people don't realize is that not every song has to be a sermon. He gets the attention of people through songs like this, and they can listen to his other, preachier music.
For all those jumping on Lecrae for this song, listen to the next track on the album, 'Only God Can Judge Me'.
If you don't agree with our brother Lecrae, pray for him. If you do, pray all the more.
love this song
Wow a lot of people in these comments don't understand what's going on
exauTCG People saying he's a sellout cause he brings secular artists into his music and cause he doesn't talk about God and church all the time. People don't pay attention to what he's saying and what he's doing!
Duncan Wells exactly. Jesus didn't run from the sinners he embraced them and saved and healed them. Let some of these so called christians tell it we all going to hell.
BOS Man J How are we supposed to reach out to people and bring them in if we exclude all people who are not like us or do not believe the way we do? I just don't understand it. I believe God meets us where we are cause he knows we mess up and we aren't perfect. I'm not trying to preach. This is just something I'm passionate about...
Duncan Wells i agree 100%. And to tell the truth all gospel music is influenced by worldy music. We have gospel songs that sound like southern blues and some that sound like rock music. But when we get gospel trap music , "oh, its too wordly". Haters sounding like the same ones that crucified Jesus right now
he goes from the trap to church if you listen to the album
The moves! Forreal
Dude! I like his story telling and how he lay them on a track, just great.
I promise people make me wonder sometimes. Yall this song is though the lenses of 2 people (a man and a woman) who are out there in the world whose sole purpose is to get paper. The first verse (the man) ends up questioning the decisions he's made. The 2nd verse (the woman) Crae himself chimes in on her choices. Did yall not listen to the words. It's pretty much the same thing Crae did on the track Church Clothes and Welcome to America
thank u, folks dont know storytelling anymore
But they don’t understand that tho big bro
@@MM-fq7un it's sad
***OFFICIAL LYRICS***
[Chorus]
I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy
I'ma trap, hit a lick, just to pull up in the latest
In the streets, in the club, man I guess that's how they made me
Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's (Zaytoven)
For the blue strips, doing the most, for them blue strips, doing the most
Selling prescription pills, doing the most, for them blue strips, doing the most
I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy
I'ma trap, hit a lick, just to pull up in the latest
In the streets, in the club, man I guess that's how they made me
Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's
[Verse 1]
Ay, By the pounds, yuh, cut it up, bust it down
Then go hit the mound, yeah
Pitch it, get it out the ground, yeah
Get it up out of the mud
Don't come to me for the dub
I got them quarters and halves
Sell the whole thing if I have to
Blue strip, blue strip, blue strip, watch me whip this new whip
Ain't my life too foolish (foolish)
Grandma said don't do this (don't do it)
But I got a new chick (yeah), and lil' mama too thick (yeah)
And she like them red bottoms
Addicted to blue strips
I know I'm livin' too fast (fast), I know I'm blown' this cash (cash)
I try to find me a way out, they try to put me in shackles
On a roll with the transport, lot of powder in the passport
Ain't anticipate the task force, this ain't really what I asked for (yeah)
[Pre-Chorus]
Yeah, the money got me trapped, in the mix
Plus my babies hungry and I'm tryin' to pay my mama rent
They say go to college, high school ain't prepare me to get it
I'ma felon, too, can't get no job fresh up out the pen
[Chorus]
I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy
I'ma trap, hit a lick, just to pull up in the latest
In the streets, in the club, man I guess that's how they made me
Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's
For the blue strips, doing the most, for them blue strips, doing the most
Selling prescription pills, doing the most, for them blue strips, doing the most
I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy
I'ma trap, hit a lick, just to pull up in the latest
In the streets, in the club, man I guess that's how they made me
Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's
[Verse 2]
Bands will make her dance, pop a perc and pop a Xan
In the club with her girlfriends tryna cop a bag
Go hard for the Goyard
Got that new Mercedes parked in front of your yard
Twerking for that check, mean no disrespect
But shawty getting older, she don't know what's next
She might be Cardi B, she thinking Amber Rose
She's stacking up her money, she hope it never folds
Maybe she'll let it go, she know she meant for greater
But she was broke a month ago but now she getting paper
I don't condone it but I don't condemn, I know she a gem
'Fore we hate we outta volunteer to help her change careers
[Chorus]
I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy
I'ma trap, hit a lick, just to pull up in the latest
In the streets, in the club, man I guess that's how they made me
Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's
For the blue strips, doing the most, for them blue strips, doing the most
Selling prescription pills, doing the most, for them blue strips, doing the most
I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy
I'ma trap, hit a lick, just to pull up in the latest
In the streets, in the club, man I guess that's how they made me
Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's
{Credits: Genius (Lecrae: "Blue Strips")}
straight 🔥🔥🔥respect lacrae 💯💯👌🤙
Crae is a genius! This should've been on the LifeWay CD!
Discernment is much needed for this one, love it Crae
One of the greatest songs ever heard 👊🏿👊👊🏻
He’s talking about how people had sale sex and drugs to make money for a living not glorifying it. Listen 👂 deep
its weird, on pandora its in third person, he says she would sell herself for a new Mercedes and never uses I. Plus that lyric isnt in this song on youtube.
Ala!pa.pa.APA.APA!!wolw wpq.with w!w! !APA!w?
@@ian6286 911
Its crazy if you really listen to the album he goes from the church to the trap! dope!!
"Fore we hate we outta volunteer to help her change careers" by far some of the realest stuff ive ever heard
Ayy🔥🔥🔥💥💥 Lecrae is a music genius!!! 🙌🙌
Faaaav song from this project
I love the whooooole album!!!!! Thank you for the blessing !!!!! 😍😍
This song is... Real talk. Real talk, Lecrae. 🔥116
Reach them brotha
[Chorus]
I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy
I'ma trap hit a lick, and pull up in a [?]
In the streets, and the club, and I guess that's how they made me
Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's (Zaytoven)
For the blue strips, doing the most, for the blue strips, doing the most
Set up prescription pills, doing the most, for the blue strips, doing the most
I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy
I'ma trap hit a lick, and pull up in a [?]
In the streets, and the club, and I guess that's how they made me
Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's
[Verse 1]
Ay, 30 pounds, yuh, cut it up, bust it down
Then go hit the mound, yeah
Pitch it, get it out the ground, yeah
Get it up out of the mud
Don't call up me for the dub
I got them quarters and halves
Sell the whole thing by the half
Blue strip, blue strip, blue strip, watch me whip this new whip
Ain't my life too foolish (foolish)
Grandma said don't do this (don't do it)
But I got a new chick (yeah), and lil' mama too thick (yeah)
And she like them red bottoms
Addicted to blue strips
I know I'm livin' too fast (fast), I know I'm blown' this cash (cash)
I try to find me a way out, they try to put me in shackles
On a roll with the transport, lot of powder in the passport
Ain't anticipate the task force, this ain't really what I ask for (yeah)
[Pre-Chorus]
Yeah, the money got me trapped, in the mix
Plus my babies hungry and I'm tryin' to pay my mama rent
They say go to college, high school and prepare me to get hit
I'ma fail it too, can't get no job fresh up out the pen
[Chorus]
I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy
I'ma trap hit a lick, and pull up in a [?]
In the streets, and the club, and I guess that's how they made me
Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's (Zaytoven)
For the blue strips, doing the most, for the blue strips, doing the most
Set up prescription pills, doing the most, for the blue strips, doing the most
I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy
I'ma trap hit a lick, and pull up in a [?]
In the streets, and the club, and I guess that's how they made me
Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's
[Verse 2]
Bands will make her dance, pop a perc and pop a Xan
In the club with a girlfriends tryna cop a bang
Go hard for the go yard
Got that new Mercedes parked in front of your yard
Twerking for that check, me no disrespect
But shawty getting older, she don't know what's next
She might be Cardi B, she might be thinking Amber Rose
She's stacking up her money, she hope it never folds
Maybe she'll let it go, she know she meant for greater
But she was broke a month ago but now she getting paper
I don't condone it but I don't condemn, I know she a gem
'Fore we hate we outta fought in [?] to help her change the wheels
[Chorus]
I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy
I'ma trap hit a lick, and pull up in a [?]
In the streets, and the club, and I guess that's how they made me
Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's (Zaytoven)
For the blue strips, doing the most, for the blue strips, doing the most
Set up prescription pills, doing the most, for the blue strips, doing the most
I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy
I'ma trap hit a lick, and pull up in a [?]
In the streets, and the club, and I guess that's how they made me
Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's
@Rap ain’t dead in the chours when he "ima trap hit a lick, and pull up in a [?]", he said "latest" where tht question mark is.
The question mark at the end of verse 2 says "volunteer"
Isaac Corgatelli its says "volunteer to help her change careers"
Rap ain’t dead
[¿] just to pull up in it latest
[¿] Volunteer to help her
Rap ain’t dead
tryna cop a *bag
*mean no disrespect
Those of ya'll with negative comments after listening to this song should listen to Only God Can Judge Me.
Brittany Hoosier Only God can judge me is not biblical and not in the bible. Saints judge righteous judgement (John 7:24), do not judge hypocritically (Matthew 7:3), and spiritual saints judge all things (1 Corinthians 2:15). I have the Word of God backing me on this, while lukewarm and fake Christians follow men, cultures and traditions of men. Don't be lead away by Lecrae and other "Christians" not mentioning Christ, that is the anti-Christ spirit and apostasy. You think it is hate, but it is love, hate would be saying nothing and allowing brothers and sisters to error. Lecrae is mingling with the world instead of being apart from them while calling them to repentance (2 Corinthians 2:14), and by working with secular artist he himself will become dark and corrupt like them and an enemy of God (James 4:4). Be like David in the Psalms (Psalm 26:4-5) and for you "Christians" who won't rebuke, exhort or correct Lecrae and others like him, hate him (Proverbs 27:5-6). Wake up guys, listen to the Lord and His word, not men who misconstrue the bible.
Warrior Of Light
I dont think it's a problem if you don't talk about Christ in your songs but you better preach Christ and preach against sin (witchcraft, homosexuality, lust, lying, etc.) In church and on the streets.
@@MasterYoshi14 then don't listen to his music. He's going to hell for not preaching on every song?
@@foolingwithstacks I still love Lecrae, but I am not afraid to rebuke anyone if they're in error. I am not one to say Lecrae is going to heaven or hell, but I know that as a man with influence and an audience, if he is claiming to represent Christ, he must do it biblically and purely. Too many souls at stake, we can't mingle with the world, light and dark don't mix.
Oh my gosh yesssssssss!! Don’t judge him for trying to bring the rap into christian
Keep singing 🎤 to the glory of God
It's still Blue Strips in 2021!
U guys fail to realize that you don't have to mention God or Jesus in every other line to be a musical representation of Christ. He's reaching to the culture of today's society. That's all Jesus wanted to do. Now a days people aren't gonna listen to his old rebel or rehab type stuff. He's drawing in more followers now than he ever did while still making a difference. People gotta get out of that old strait forward biblical mentality. Open yourself up to God in other ways, let him work through you even if it seems uncomfortable. 🙏🙏
Jamaljr Christmas Not followers of Jesus Christ ... Seek Jesus because He is a Holy God. This is a blemish to the Kingdom of God. The way is narrow.
At the same time, we are to be unashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Careful you don't confuse compromise with being open.
Denisse Boffill amen sister!
Real!
Lol yes cuz "Banz a make her dance" and "getting lit, I like to party like the 80's for them blue strips" is actually God moving in you in different ways....not really
This is the best Album great
Be blessed bro
My first time listening to this song I was like hold up, but then listened a couple more times and figured it out. 😂😂❤❤
For those who never been in the trap especially in the south dont get it. Blue strips are the blue bands on the $100 bills. You basically can get anyone at anytime to do where you want for them. Its sad to say but women mainly when they know they can exchange certain favors for the blue strips.... Listen to the words instead of picking the man apart who is giving the message.....
Despite what y’all think of the track... Ima still bump to it🔥
Nu Born99 broooo that's what I'm saying
The Love of money is the Root of all evil
I heard this song on the radio today
Preachhhhhhh🔥🔥🔥
It’s just gets better and better🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
y'all hear that flow at 2:19!! I can't anymore..
Caleb Grabowski dats my favorite
what about it? shot dope
that's the best part right there!
this is great
Calm down church folk. He tellin other peoples story and how bondage aint working in their lives and how the culture teaches this pattern. I used to live in the hood, SWAT (sw atl) and its real out there. You got to be mature to understand craes vision and empathy on this track... read below.
[Chorus]
I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy
I'ma trap, hit a lick, and pull up in a 'Cedes
In the streets, and the club, and I guess that's how they made me
Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's (Zaytoven)
For the blue strips, doing the most, for the blue strips, doing the most
Set up prescription pills, doing the most, for the blue strips, doing the most
I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy
I'ma trap, hit a lick, and pull up in a 'Cedes
In the streets, and the club, and I guess that's how they made me
Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's
[Verse 1]
Ay, 30 pounds, yuh, cut it up, bust it down
Then go hit the mound, yeah
Pitch it, get it out the ground, yeah
Get it up out of the mud
Don't call up me for the dub
I got them quarters and halves
Sell the whole thing by the half
Blue strip, blue strip, blue strip, watch me whip this new whip
Ain't my life too foolish (foolish)
Grandma said don't do this (don't do it)
But I got a new chick (yeah), and lil' mama too thick (yeah)
And she like them red bottoms
Addicted to blue strips
I know I'm livin' too fast (fast), I know I'm blown' this cash (cash)
I try to find me a way out, they try to put me in shackles
On a roll with the transport, lot of powder in the passport
Ain't anticipate the task force, this ain't really what I ask for (yeah)
[Pre-Chorus]
Yeah, the money got me trapped, in the mix
Plus my babies hungry and I'm tryin' to pay my mama rent
They say go to college, high school and prepare me to get hit
I'ma fail it too, can't get no job fresh up out the pen
[Chorus]
I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy
I'ma trap hit a lick, and pull up in a 'Cedes
In the streets, and the club, and I guess that's how they made me
Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's (Zaytoven)
For the blue strips, doing the most, for the blue strips, doing the most
Set up prescription pills, doing the most, for the blue strips, doing the most
I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy
I'ma trap hit a lick, and pull up in a 'Cedes
In the streets, and the club, and I guess that's how they made me
Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's
[Verse 2]
Bands will make her dance, pop a perc and pop a Xan
In the club with her girlfriends tryna cop a bag
Go hard for the go yard
Got that new Mercedes parked in front of your yard
Twerking for that check, mean no disrespect
But shawty getting older, she don't know what's next
She might be Cardi B, she thinking Amber Rose
She's stacking up her money, she hope it never folds
Maybe she'll let it go, she know she meant for greater
But she was broke a month ago but now she getting paper
I don't condone it but I don't condemn, I know she a gem
'Fore we hate we outta volunteer to help her change careers
[Chorus]
I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy
I'ma trap hit a lick, and pull up in a 'Cedes
In the streets, and the club, and I guess that's how they made me
Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's (Zaytoven)
For the blue strips, doing the most, for the blue strips, doing the most
Set up prescription pills, doing the most, for the blue strips, doing the most
I do anything for the money, let the money drive me crazy
I'ma trap hit a lick, and pull up in a 'Cedes
In the streets, and the club, and I guess that's how they made me
Every night, getting lit, I like to party like the 80's
He spitting fire on this album
It’s not cedes it’s latest but vv good on lyrics gj 👍‼️
These rappers always talk about the real issue.
Preachh 🔥🔥
Oh and for the folk who dont know... blue strips (100 dollar bill)
'ppreciate it!
Thank you! From the UK, so don't get the slang haha
Most useful comment here!thank you
From America and thanks I was unaware of blue strips.
That is very helpful. Didn’t know that either.
Praise God.
The enemy is a specialist at confusion
I luv this song🙌🏾💯
This song is lit
So hard!! Truth 101
Heavy Track!🔥🔥
What ya need to do is get all ya old albums and tell Zaytoven to hook you up with a beat for em and keep those same lyrics and perform it. Boom ya got ya old fan base and ya new fan base
Tavor actually a genius idea! People fail to realize that the beats are everything in today’s culture if the beat bumps it doesn’t matter what lyrics are put to it people will bump it. This is the reason Lecrae branches out to Zay is because Gospel rap instrumentals are no where near as good attractive sounding as secular. That’s the cure better beats!
LIke this one most!!!
I love your songs
Amen
Bro this is so fireeeeee omg
I see he is talking about how he used to live or how people feel they have to live... I don't know. That's what I take from it. Lecrae wouldn't glorify the club lifestyle. There's definitely a deeper meaning here.
Love this
my fav
This so amazing he should bless in jesus name🙏🙏😍😍
LeGOAT ...this album is for the Anomaly
Love your enemies guys even if that enemy is yourself!!!!!❤❤😂😂
“2 sides” is on this album which basically explains the whole message of the album. Let the trap say amen is the title! So if you view yourself as a goodie to shu type of Christian who has never experienced life in the Hood or The Trap lifestyle this album is not for you nor will you be able to relate to song. The devil is not positive at all! This album is very positive. He hasn’t cursed in one lyric has edified People who can relate and introduced them to the Kingdom! Think if it wasn’t for Lecrae the closest secular fans would have got to getting the Gospel would be Snoops Gospel album. And they probably still wouldn’t bump that because it doesn’t have the “Trap” sound and feel to it. Notice also how God is working we got Snoop making Gospel albums now! Real Gospel sound and all. No one will have an excuse on judgment day and now I can clearly see how every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord because He is even starting to use “secular” artist to give Him praise. That’s deep when you really think about it.
Listen on 1.50 speed. You're welcome! 🔥
To those of you who prefer a more Louisiana style, listen on 1.25 speed (especially the hook) .
Best song off the album, I'd love to hear a collab with Migos. I don't care if they're religious or not. It would be incredible
Who else was shocked when he said bands will make her dance 😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Does anybody remember the lyrics was different? When the chorus was about female? I remember the chorus was,
She do anything for the money
Let the money drive her crazy
She’ll strip she’ll sell her soul for a new Mercedes
Every night in the club she like to party like the 80s
For them blue strips she’ll do the most
This is a huge Mandela effect for me?!?!??
The verse bands that make her dance pop a perk and pop a zan. That was in the version I remember but wow……I used to listen to this all the time and even played it around my daughters hoping some subliminal lessons enter their brains. Lol. But now it’s totally different?.??? 😳 I still find myself getting used to this version. Still fire 🔥 but my mind is soooo confused.???
Teach 🔥
God Me Back Here 💯🙏♥️
Reach purposely left this track off the actual CD but didn't give me a reason for why they did so. Not cool 😤
chipotlelover82 i h8 reach records God forgive me but its not a person so i dont h8 the ppl
they dont even sell this as a cd
TELL EM!!!!! AND FOR THOSE WHO ARE CRITICIZING, SEE THE OTHER VERSION...SHE DO/THEY DO..WE ALL HAVE DONE...BUT GOD....THANK YOU LECREA FOR ALLOWING HIM TO USE YOU!!!!!!
Ok so the ones just listening to the beat and what hes saying withoit actually listening don't understand what's going on...listen closer to the lyrics, how Crae is explaining things, that he is saying he doesn't need all that, just explaning how everyone in the rap game or just people in general are, saying maybe he can help them change things around when he mentioned Cardi and Amber...cmon it's Lecrae yal need to pay more attention to the point he's trying to get across here...God bless🙏 and keep it up Lecrae
Thats good.
It seems the necessary skill of listening to understand has been lost in this microwave popcorn social media generation 🤦🏽♀️...it’s not that hard to understand unless you don’t want to understand 🤷🏽♀️
Kamaria Inman you ain't lying bruh
🔌🔌🔌
Bro fr from them trenches.
2020 ?
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Doing the most 🤩🤪
Is it just me or when I listen to this on Pandora it sounds like he’s saying “she’ll do anything” instead of “I’ll do anything”
What’s with all this arguing, we shouldn’t be arguing but to better understand the true message behind this. As Christians we should help each other and not argue about it
Alot of you other guys don't realize the power in the name of "Jesus Christ". Stop dancing around the point! Where's the gospel? Stop being lowkey about it and let the world know!
Who crae? Lol he doing a good job on this album. And on his new one too.
It's superraw how we going str🎱 out the🚘💰🔫😈 trap into our 📘bible 🙏 camps 🏤📜 I can see Jesus Christ at work & I like it. ✌😀
I wanna see lecrae and snoop dogg do something together that would be🔥