6lack is currently signed to Love Renaissance and Interscope Records. He is also a member of the Atlanta-Baltimore music collective Spillage Village, founded by EarthGang and JID. 6lack has received three Grammy Award nominations and has won an MTV Video Music Award.
Scripture
6LACK Lyrics
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Imagine if I never went through what I went through
Yeah
Came, up, uh
Ay, I want more
Until I get it I won't slow
I'm on tour
On top, but we came from the floor
Do you believe in foresight?
I do, hm-hm, 'cause I can't ignore life
Look, I wrote this in a hotel the size of a closet
Just to show you that I could do it
Just to show you that it ain't much to it
If you got your hand out, don't be surprised when I look at you stupid
Where were you when it was me and the music?
Don't compare me to no nigga that I'm better than
Still new, but my attitude veteran
And ain't nothing wrong with it
Since six I knew I was gon' get it
I ain't working 'til my palms start itchin'
Ever since a nigga put a gun to my face
That shit that really make you think, yeah
I was thinking 'bout my kid, yeah
Sixteen, didn't even have a kid, yeah
Them bullets really have you thinking about your unborn
Imagine if my whole life was untorn
Imagine when the car flip
Don't call it defeatin' odds it's
A blessin' that I ain't gone yet
I've been getting closer to God (yeah)
Not a scripture, we been talking direct (red line) (yeah)
Sin for me and I send you closer to God (yeah, word, yeah, yeah)
I'm on pace
I figured out this shit ain't no race
Up the stakes
Got hungry, then I scrape the plate
It ain't hard for me to change my ways
Do you believe in foresight?
I do, hm-hm, 'cause I cannot ignore life
Look, the playin' field ain't never been even
I ain't 'bout to make that shit either
See, I'm tryna copy my aura, they some readers
Study all you want, but I came up out that freezer
Gettin' bread across the Mediterranean like a pita
You a heat seeker, speak up
Niggas telling me to speed up
You can fit your talent in a beat cup
Leaders of the new school, I think they need us
But first, let me light my weed up
My intuition ain't never let me astray
With all this shit on my plate
Think I be running in place
But I step to that mirror, look myself in the face
Can nobody take my place [?]
You can try, you can test, you get sent to the Gods
I'm a R&B nigga with a hip-hop core
Ha-ha, said I'm a R&B nigga with a hip-hop core, yeah
We just had to do it outta fun rap anyway on this people gon' hate me
The lyrics of 6LACK's song Scripture is about his journey towards achieving success despite the various challenges he has faced in his life. The opening lines "No matter what, you can't take what I've been through, Imagine if I never went through what I went through" shows that he has been through tough times but he has been able to overcome them. He believes in foresight and that he cannot ignore life. This is evident as he talks about not slowing down and always striving for more until he gets what he wants. He acknowledges that he came from humble beginnings, starting from the floor and now he is on top, thanks to his hard work and determination.
6LACK reflects on the struggles he had to face, including being held at gunpoint and having bullets almost end his life, and how these experiences have shaped him. He even thinks about his unborn child and how these experiences could have prevented him from being a father. Despite these difficulties, he remains thankful for his life and the fact that he is still alive. He also acknowledges that people will try to bring him down and take his place, but his intuition and talent will never let him go astray.
In the chorus, he talks about getting closer to God and the importance of having faith. He believes that sinning will only get you closer to God and ultimately lead you towards a better path. Through the rest of the song, he talks about how he has changed his ways and figured out that life is not a race. He also reflects on people who are trying to copy his aura and those who try to hurry him along his journey to success. He has faith that he will get there in his own time and believes that he has a unique talent that cannot be replicated.
Line by Line Meaning
No matter what, you can't take what I've been through
My experiences have shaped me and can't be erased
Imagine if I never went through what I went through
My struggles have made me who I am
Ay, I want more
I have a desire for success
Until I get it I won't slow
I won't stop until I reach my goals
I'm on tour
I'm currently touring and performing
Opening some brand new doors
I'm creating new opportunities for myself
On top, but we came from the floor
I've achieved success despite humble beginnings
Do you believe in foresight?
Do you believe in the ability to anticipate and plan for the future?
I do, hm-hm, 'cause I can't ignore life
I believe in foresight because it's necessary for success
Just to show you that I could do it
I want to prove my abilities and potential
Where were you when it was me and the music?
Don't try to ride my wave now that I'm successful
Don't compare me to no nigga that I'm better than
I'm my own person and shouldn't be compared to others
Still new, but my attitude veteran
I may be young in the industry, but I have a mature mindset
I ain't working 'til my palms start itchin'
I won't stop working until I'm successful and financially stable
Ever since a nigga put a gun to my face
I've had a different perspective on life after facing danger
I've been getting closer to God (yeah)
I've been seeking a spiritual connection
Not a scripture, we been talking direct (red line) (yeah)
I don't just follow religious texts, I have a personal relationship with God
Sin for me and I send you closer to God (yeah, word, yeah, yeah)
If you wrong me, I'll let it go and let karma take care of you
It ain't hard for me to change my ways
I'm capable of growth and improvement
Look, the playin' field ain't never been even
Life is inherently unfair and unequal
I'm a R&B nigga with a hip-hop core
My music is a blend of R&B and hip-hop styles
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adeyinka Bankole-Ojo, Christopher Justice, Daniel Crtsno, Harry Edwards, Ricardo Valentine, Trevor Slade
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@salt8233
Why are people sleeping on this track? It’s without a doubt one of the best on the album
@hightime2084
Fr tho
@larissaroc
S A L T honestly
@supersmashbros11
This trsck and "let her go" are the best tracks
@kontonsei8659
The right people aren't sleeping on this track. Les twins introduced me to this two years ago and I've had it in my playlist since it came out
@dedricbrim9795
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@sexxestoner9375
I been getting closer to God not a scripture we been talking direct🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@93tilinfiniti
6lack never slacks
@kymberlycourage9457
Deadhead 🤣🤣🤣 you are right
@poisoncalvaro227
You must be young or stupid
Choose any......
Don't talk bad about my G