Cast the First Stone
Le'Andria Johnson Lyrics
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Cast the first stone
Sinking deep within
My palette buried within
Crying all night long
Wondering what was wrong
Heard my secret, found my lies
Judge me, yes you judge me
Straight to hell
He with no sin cast the first stone
Stone, stone, cast the first stone
He with no
(He with no sin cast the first stone)
Yeah, yes you did
(Stone, stone, stone)
Be careful who you judge
'Cause your words can destroy
Change your heart and never love again
Let God be the one to say
If it's hard done
'Cause no one in men is perfect
He with no sin cast the first stone
Stone, stone, cast the first stone
{He with no sin cast the first stone
Stone, stone, stone, stone)
Cast the first stone
Cast the first stone
Be careful who you judge
Be careful who you judge
Be careful who you judge
He without sin cast the first stone
Stone, stone, cast the first stone
Be careful
Better be careful
Better be careful
We are all the same
Yes, we are the same (yes, we are the same)
Yes, we are the same (yes, we are the same )
We are the same
The song Cast the First Stone by Le'Andria Johnson is a powerful testimony about judgement and forgiveness. The opening line: "He with no sin cast the first stone" is directly taken from the Bible in the Gospel of John, Chapter 8, Verse 7. The song brings attention to the damaging effects of harshly judging others, while at the same time acknowledging the pain that it can cause to be on the receiving end of it. The singer is expressing deep emotional pain, as she sinks deep within her thoughts and worries all night long, wondering what was wrong. Her secrets and lies have been revealed, and she fears the judgement that may come.
The lyrics also caution the listener to be careful who they judge, because your words can destroy and cause irreparable harm to someone who may be struggling internally. The song encourages us to let God be the judge, reminding us that no one is perfect and that we are all the same. The repetition of the phrase "be careful who you judge" in the background reinforces this message.
In conclusion, the song Cast the First Stone is not just a song, but a message of hope and forgiveness. Rather than condemning others, we should try to understand their struggles and offer support when they need it most. Though we may not be perfect, allowing God to be our guide in judgment will bring us closer to compassion and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
He with no sin cast the first stone
No one has the right to judge another, only those who have never sinned themselves can do so
Cast the first stone
If you are without sin, then it's up to you to judge others
Sinking deep within
Feeling lost and alone
My palette buried within
Emotions bottled up deep inside
Crying all night long
Being emotional and feeling sad
Wondering what was wrong
Trying to figure out what's the problem or the root of the problem
Heard my secret, found my lies
Someone found out about my mistakes or my deceitful actions
Judge me, yes you judge me
Being judged by others for my mistakes
Straight to hell
Being judged negatively and harshly by others for my actions
Be careful who you judge
Think carefully before making judgments about others
'Cause your words can destroy
Your words can hurt others deeply, causing lasting harm
Change your heart and never love again
Being hurt by others can prevent someone from ever loving again
Let God be the one to say
Leave judgment to a higher power, such as God
If it's hard done
If someone does make a mistake or struggles with sin
'Cause no one in men is perfect
No one is free from sin or making mistakes
Cast the first stone
If you're without sin, then you should take the first step to pass judgment
Better be careful
Be cautious, don't make assumptions too quickly
We are all the same
We're all human, none of us are perfect or completely different from one another
Yes, we are the same
Yes, we are the same
We are the same
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES HARMON, D'ANGELA PROCTOR STEED, JAMECIA BENNETT, LE'ANDRIA JOHNSON, NIA HILL
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