The Message
Average White Band & Ben E. King Lyrics


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Faith be the weapon making real progression
Trying to go turn my mess into a message
Hatred they festered turned it into leverage
Focused on baby clothes and a carriage
Shot down my love then turned around for marriage
Smoke me a wood while chilling on my terrace
Laughed at the bullshit make me out a terrorist
Fuck her good foreign sounds like a Arabic
Walk in the light now I'm feeling like I'm Edison
Or Tesla self driving like Tesla
I Broke the fake bonds put myself back together
I bang heavy metal
Opps dead twisted metal
Stay hot like a kettle
I shine when I talk like my mouth filled with metal
I'm a king like Akeem like I'm walking on petals
I stay close to God just to beat up my devils
Keep digging my grave so I sold off my shovel
Woo
Woo
Woo
Woo
Woo
Yeaaa
Trying to turn my mess into a message
Woo
Woo
Woo
Woo
Yeaaa
Yeaaa
Should've been dead but still became a blessing
Woo
Woo
Woo
Yeaaa
Woo
Yeaaa
Can't turn around I'm way too invested
Woo
Woo
Woo
Woo
Woo
Yeaaa
Trying to turn my mess into a message
Woo
Woo
Woo
Woo
Yeaaa
Yeaaa
Should've been dead but still became a blessing
Still on my knees praying for transgressions
Pure perfection when she walk around naked
Teflon I'm a Don with a weapon
Drip flavor but I chill in the desert
Fuck a beaker, cup run over no measure
Chiropractor I'm applying that pressure
I'm out of line I got a sign to do better
I find the time turn a dime into cheddar
Smoking pine room covered by weather
Writing my list actions to my endeavors
In a new space like my universe Meta
That bitch said she loved me I barely just met her
Potter I forming the mold
Never could do what I'm told
Thought I'd stay out in the cold
Atlas I'm baring the load
Standing tall slippery toes
Walk around bold
Smash on the gas and gone
Left that fuck boy all alone
Had to leave that bitch alone
That cookie not worth all my dough
Neo the hallway God opening doors
Bills hit like some waves but I still didn't fold
Addicted to switches my glock like a hoe
Field goal in the streetz cause I'm playing my post
I'm dreaming and feigning that money like dope
Woo
Woo
Woo
Woo
Woo
Yeaaa
Trying to turn my mess into a message
Woo
Woo
Woo
Woo
Yeaaa
Yeaaa
Should've been dead but still became a blessing
Woo
Woo
Woo
Yeaaa
Woo
Yeaaa
Can't turn around I'm way too invested
Woo
Woo
Woo
Woo
Woo
Yeaaa
Trying to turn my mess into a message
Woo
Woo
Woo
Woo
Yeaaa




Yeaaa
Should've been dead but still became a blessing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in "The Message" by Average White Band ft. Ben E. King speak of faith as a weapon for progression and turning personal struggles into a message for others. The song lyrics show the rapper's struggles with love which resulted in betrayal and the challenges of finding authentic love. The rapper talks about how hatred and feelings of rejection can lead to low self-esteem and self-doubt, but he chose to focus on positivity and moving forward. Despite almost dying, he sees himself as a blessing and recognizes his hard work and dedication to his goals. He mentions his relationship with God and how it helps him fight against his inner demons, and also reflects on how he has learned from his past mistakes to become a better person.


The song is presented as a mix of different genres, such as R&B, soul, and rap, and was released on October 23, 2020. It was composed by Average White Band, Ben E. King, Joel Bailey, and Shya Lamour. The song serves as a reflection of the challenging times the rappers faced, and their determination to succeed regardless of the difficulties in their lives. The lyrics showcase the perseverance of the artists and the strength of their faith in getting through tough times.


Line by Line Meaning

Faith be the weapon making real progression
Having faith is the weapon that can lead to real progress


Trying to go turn my mess into a message
Attempting to turn my past mistakes into a message that can help others


Hatred they festered turned it into leverage
Allowing hatred to fester and using it as leverage in personal relationships


Focused on baby clothes and a carriage
Concentrating on the trappings of parenthood and family life


Shot down my love then turned around for marriage
Rejecting someone's love and then marrying someone else


Smoke me a wood while chilling on my terrace
Smoking a joint while relaxing on my balcony


Laughed at the bullshit make me out a terrorist
Mocking ridiculous claims made against me to portray me as a terrorist


Fuck her good foreign sounds like a Arabic
Having satisfying sexual intercourse with someone whose moans sound like they're from Arabic culture


Walk in the light now I'm feeling like I'm Edison
Living in a positive state of mind where I feel like an inventor like Thomas Edison


Or Tesla self driving like Tesla
Being self-guided and autonomous like a Tesla car


I Broke the fake bonds put myself back together
Breaking free from toxic relationships and rebuilding myself


I bang heavy metal
Playing aggressive heavy metal music


Opps dead twisted metal
Referencing a vehicle accident with twisted metal and accompanying casualties


Stay hot like a kettle
Maintaining a competitive edge and energy like a boiling kettle


I shine when I talk like my mouth filled with metal
Having an impressive and confident speaking style, like metal is filling my mouth


I'm a king like Akeem like I'm walking on petals
Feeling like royalty, like Prince Akeem from the movie 'Coming to America', walking on soft petals


I stay close to God just to beat up my devils
Putting faith in God to help me overcome my inner demons


Keep digging my grave so I sold off my shovel
Breaking the cycle of self-destructive behavior by getting rid of the tool that made it possible


Trying to turn my mess into a message
Continuing the effort to make sense of a difficult past as a way to help others


Should've been dead but still became a blessing
Surviving a harrowing event and finding a purpose as a result


Still on my knees praying for transgressions
Continuing to pray for forgiveness and to make amends


Pure perfection when she walk around naked
Finding someone's physical appearance flawless and captivating


Teflon I'm a Don with a weapon
Considering myself invincible and powerful with a weapon, like the mafia boss John Gotti


Drip flavor but I chill in the desert
Having style and confidence despite being in a harsh and unforgiving environment


Fuck a beaker, cup run over no measure
Disregarding scientific precision and instead enjoying abundance and excess


Chiropractor I'm applying that pressure
Being assertive and applying pressure like a chiropractor adjusting someone's spine


I'm out of line I got a sign to do better
Recognizing when I've made a mistake and striving to learn and do better


I find the time turn a dime into cheddar
Managing time and resources wisely to turn a small investment into a large profit


Smoking pine room covered by weather
Smoking marijuana indoors, unaffected by the weather outside


Writing my list actions to my endeavors
Setting goals and creating a plan of action to achieve them


In a new space like my universe Meta
Feeling like I'm in a new, unique space in the universe


That bitch said she loved me I barely just met her
Skeptical of someone's claim to love me after a short amount of time


Potter I forming the mold
Being a master of my craft and shaping it to my vision


Never could do what I'm told
Being independent and not conforming to societal norms or authority figures


Thought I'd stay out in the cold
Anticipating being left out in the cold, and preparing for it


Atlas I'm baring the load
Feeling like the mythological figure Atlas, shouldering a heavy burden


Standing tall slippery toes
Maintaining composure or balance despite challenges or adversity


Walk around bold
Having confidence and being bold in my actions and decisions


Smash on the gas and gone
Accelerating quickly and leaving something behind in the dust


Left that fuck boy all alone
Leaving behind someone who has wronged me or acted foolishly


Had to leave that bitch alone
Choosing to end a toxic relationship with a disrespectful woman


That cookie not worth all my dough
The potential benefits of a situation or relationship aren't worth the investment or risks involved


Neo the hallway God opening doors
Feeling like the fictional character Neo in 'The Matrix', able to open doors and control his environment


Bills hit like some waves but I still didn't fold
Facing financial obligations that feel overwhelming, but refusing to give up or collapse under the pressure


Addicted to switches my glock like a hoe
Obsessed with modifying or customizing my firearm, similar to being addicted to a woman


Field goal in the streetz cause I'm playing my post
Successfully navigating difficult situations and making progress in life despite obstacles and opposition


I'm dreaming and feigning that money like dope
Obsessing over and craving wealth like it's a drug


Trying to turn my mess into a message
Continuing the effort to make sense of a difficult past as a way to help others


Should've been dead but still became a blessing
Surviving a harrowing event and finding a purpose as a result




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Written by: Jeremy Hall

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