Church Boyz
116 Clique Lyrics


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Goin' in like my first name is holiday
Looking to lose, I already gave it all away
To the Father, you see that money got a mean fade away
Leave you with Pennies and a Hardaway
My motto stay, on that imago dei
Me and my God finna ride on some all the way
The power of the gospel, many will die today
Then come alive, putting faith in the God who reigns

Dead end, dead end, dead wrong liar liar
Life lookin' bad so I took my vision higher
Focus off of me when he came and crossed my wires
Cleared off, come alive, no more asking who am I
My identity, infinity, which means I won't expire
Truth got me goin' wild, if you out there in the crowd
And you feel this in your soul, then that mean you gettin' loud, get it?

Minor, I'm where they merk you for a couple grand
Look at the surface, the walking dead, the zombie land
That's why some people say they'll never trust the church again
‘Cause these preachers ridin' clean and they don't even care
What if our heart stop? Then I guess this the defibullator
And the only thing we preach, the blood of Christ, he's the one that made us
And I ain't got no hidden agenda when I rap boy, so hi hater
Come alive now, you ain't gon' have time later

Man you ever seen a dead man walking?
Every place he lays his head is a coffin
Deaf to the truth, blind to the light
He think he livin', he ain't ever seen life
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
And come alive (you don't hear me?)
Come alive (you don't hear me?)
Come alive (you don't hear me?)
Come alive (you don't hear me?)
Wake up

Yeah! Nothing safe ‘round here
My faith is touching everything (everything?) Yeah
I was bought with a price, so my life ain't my own
If you walk with the Christ, it's more than just Sunday morning
It's how I live on the Rock, how you talk to your wife
It's how I live when I'm home when I cut off the lights
How I'm spending my dough, that's when my heart is exposed
Am I generous with it, or do I never let go?

Man these boys is young, wild, and reckless, scheming on the neck-a-lace
Teachers tell them they'll never be nothing but a detriment
While you looking past them, they headed for the casket
I'm trying to show ‘em love, why you mad about my tracklist?
You white washed tombs, yeah I hear you quoting Spurgeon
If you ain't out here loving them, then what's the point of learning?
Them widows and them orphans, girls having abortions
You prob'ly can't see ‘em, you're too high up on your horses

You claim to live it up, you're living for the moment
But you're dead boy, I smell you decomposing
And we was dead too, so we don't wanna leave ya homie
‘Cause them reapers placed to keep, your eyes ain't even open
I got some news for ya, the best you've ever heard
The Son died, then came back alive on the third




And He can resurrect you, all you gotta do is say the word
And you can take my word for it, he raised me out that dirt

Overall Meaning

In "Church Boyz," the 116 Clique's motivation comes from the concept of the "dead" church: a church that focuses more on its own interests, in terms of wealth, authority, and hubris, than the people's welfare. The verses refer to this church as a "dead man walking" that is deaf and blind to the truth, while preaching a hollow gospel. The singer criticizes the church's hypocrisy by mocking the preachers' "clean" ride and shows how they failed to address social issues, such as young people looking for identity or widows and orphans in need. The song urges the audience to wake up, come alive, and seek the true gospel where life truly begins.


Throughout the song, the singer has also incorporated references to death and resurrection, highlighting the transformative power of the gospel. The singer shares how he has given his all to God, and although he has lost everything, he understands that God's ways surpass earthly wealth. He describes how the gospel gives new life to those who embrace it and shows that the gospel can take even the most decayed person and resurrect them in Christ.


Line by Line Meaning

Goin' in like my first name is holiday
I'm diving headfirst, full of energy like a holiday celebration.


Looking to lose, I already gave it all away
I'm not afraid to lose, because I've already surrendered everything to God.


To the Father, you see that money got a mean fade away
Earthly possessions and wealth eventually pass away, unlike eternal treasures in heaven with the Father.


Leave you with Pennies and a Hardaway
If you focus solely on worldly riches, you will be left with nothing but temporary emptiness.


My motto stay, on that imago dei
My mission is to stay true to the image of God within me, and reflect that to others.


Me and my God finna ride on some all the way
I'm committed to journeying through life with God by my side, all the way until the end.


The power of the gospel, many will die today
Through the message of the gospel, many people can experience a figurative 'death' to their old ways and be reborn with new life in Christ.


Then come alive, putting faith in the God who reigns
Through faith in God, people can experience true life and freedom by surrendering their will to Him.


Dead end, dead end, dead wrong liar liar
Living a life without God is a sure path to destruction, leading people to a figurative 'dead end.'


Life lookin' bad so I took my vision higher
When things in life seem bleak, looking to God and having a heavenly perspective can bring hope and positivity.


Focus off of me when he came and crossed my wires
When God entered my life and shifted my focus away from myself, my perspective and priorities were transformed.


Cleared off, come alive, no more asking who am I
With a clear understanding of my identity in Christ, I no longer question who I am or what my purpose in life is.


My identity, infinity, which means I won't expire
My true identity is not found in temporary things, but in my eternal relationship with God, ensuring that I will never truly expire.


Truth got me goin' wild, if you out there in the crowd And you feel this in your soul, then that mean you gettin' loud, get it?
The truth of the gospel can set people free and fill them with passion and excitement. If you feel this, then you understand its impact and are enthusiastic about sharing it with others.


Minor, I'm where they merk you for a couple grand
Often in impoverished communities, people resort to violence and crime for financial gain.


Look at the surface, the walking dead, the zombie land
In these communities, people may be living in a state of despair or hopelessness, as if they are merely 'walking dead' or existing rather than truly living.


That's why some people say they'll never trust the church again
The negative behavior of some church leaders can cause people to lose trust in the church as a whole.


‘Cause these preachers ridin' clean and they don't even care
Some church leaders may appear affluent and unconcerned with the struggles of their congregation, leading to feelings of distrust.


What if our heart stop? Then I guess this the defibullator
Our hearts can only be revived through faith in God, who is like a figurative 'defibrillator' for our souls.


And the only thing we preach, the blood of Christ, he's the one that made us
The focus of true Christian teaching is on the sacrifice of Christ and how it has redeemed us all - this is what should be preached and prioritized.


And I ain't got no hidden agenda when I rap boy, so hi hater
In my music, I am authentic and have no ulterior motives. To anyone who criticizes or doubts me, hello haters.


Come alive now, you ain't gon' have time later
It's important to turn to God and start living a true, purpose-filled life as soon as possible, because life is brief and we aren't guaranteed tomorrow.


Man you ever seen a dead man walking?
Many people are alive, yet walking through life as if they are already dead.


Every place he lays his head is a coffin
Without God, we can feel trapped and hopeless, even in the basic routines of daily life.


Deaf to the truth, blind to the light He think he livin', he ain't ever seen life
People who aren't connected to God may be ignorant of the true, abundant life they could have through faith.


Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
People need to figuratively 'wake up' and recognize the truth of the gospel, so they can start truly living.


And come alive (you don't hear me?) Come alive (you don't hear me?) Come alive (you don't hear me?) Come alive (you don't hear me?) Wake up
Through faith in God, people can experience true life and freedom. Wake up and come alive, and don't ignore the message!


Yeah! Nothing safe ‘round here My faith is touching everything (everything?) Yeah
The world can be a dangerous and unpredictable place, but my faith informs and touches every aspect of my life.


I was bought with a price, so my life ain't my own If you walk with the Christ, it's more than just Sunday morning
Through the sacrifice of Christ, my life has been redeemed and is no longer truly my own. Walking with Christ is a daily lifestyle, not just reserved for Sunday church attendance.


It's how I live on the Rock, how you talk to your wife It's how I live when I'm home when I cut off the lights
Living a faith-filled life entails everything from how I interact with my spouse to how I act in my private moments when no one is watching.


How I'm spending my dough, that's when my heart is exposed Am I generous with it, or do I never let go?
Generosity and financial responsibility are important indicators of a heart surrendered to God, and it's important to examine how we spend our money.


Man these boys is young, wild, and reckless, scheming on the neck-a-lace
Young people who lack direction or guidance may pursue empty, superficial goals like material possessions.


Teachers tell them they'll never be nothing but a detriment
Negative or unsupportive influences in someone's life can have profound effects on their perception of themselves and their future.


While you looking past them, they headed for the casket
If we ignore or disregard troubled youth, they may continue on a path of self-destruction.


I'm trying to show ‘em love, why you mad about my tracklist?
By showing kindness and support to young people, we can help guide them towards a better future. Criticizing someone's taste in music is unproductive and irrelevant in this context.


You white washed tombs, yeah I hear you quoting Spurgeon
Some church leaders may look pristine from the outside, but their actions or intentions may not match their words.


If you ain't out here loving them, then what's the point of learning?
If we don't act with kindness and love towards others, then we aren't truly living out our faith.


Them widows and them orphans, girls having abortions You prob'ly can't see ‘em, you're too high up on your horses
There are many marginalized and hurting people in the world, and it's easy to miss them if we are too self-centered or unaware of their struggles.


You claim to live it up, you're living for the moment But you're dead boy, I smell you decomposing
People who live solely for the present and ignore eternal values may be headed for a figurative 'death' rather than truly living.


And we was dead too, so we don't wanna leave ya homie ‘Cause them reapers placed to keep, your eyes ain't even open
Like everyone, we were spiritually dead before finding Christ. We don't want to abandon others who haven't yet been awakened to the truth of the gospel.


I got some news for ya, the best you've ever heard The Son died, then came back alive on the third And He can resurrect you, all you gotta do is say the word And you can take my word for it, he raised me out that dirt
The gospel is the best news anyone can hear - that Jesus died and rose again, and through faith in Him we can be resurrected and experience true life. This is the truth that has transformed my own life.




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