Stones
Benjah Lyrics

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Reminiscing looking back on my past life
Makes me feel so sad ashamed
I lost my name, caused pain
If you feel the need to talk, intercede with the Lord
Don’t kick me while I'm down
There is no condemnation, I’m soaking wet in grace and...

Drop your stones, just drop your stones, go ahead now drop drop drop your stones

I’m not who I was
I got a new mind, I’m on a new grind
Don't try to hold me down
'Cause I'm free now, that's why I'm singing loud
"Please Lord, can you hold me and take it away?
I plead Lord can you hold me and take it away?"

Years been passing by, tears from all the lies
Realize we’ve all fallen short but His grace and love restore
Accept the change as real, take the fame and deal
It's bigger then spotlight, we just reflect the higher heights
The pain of sin is real 'cause I feel it
But the peace of God is so real too
That you can't earn grace, He’ll freely give it

Drop your stones, just drop your stones, go ahead now drop drop drop your stones

I’m not who I was
I got a new mind, I’m on a new grind
Don't try to hold me down
'Cause I'm free now, that's why I'm singing loud
"Please Lord, can you hold me and take it away?
I plead Lord can you hold me and take it away?"

Tell me when will you free me?
Because to God I am so clean
I shouldn't care what you think
You've been a cloud over me raining over me

I’m not who I was
I got a new mind, I’m on a new grind
Don't try to hold me down
'Cause I'm free now, that's why I'm singing loud

"Please Lord, can you hold me and take it away?
I plead Lord can you hold me and take it away?"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Benjah's song "Stones" are personal and raw. The song is about coming to terms with the mistakes of the past and asking for forgiveness, both from God and from others. Benjah starts by reminiscing about his past life and feeling ashamed of the pain he caused and the name he lost. He asks for understanding and support instead of condemnation, as he is already "soaking wet in grace." Then, in the chorus, he states that it's time for others to drop their stones, referring to the biblical story of a woman caught in adultery who was about to be stoned until Jesus intervened and urged the crowd to drop their stones.

Benjah then acknowledges the passing of time and the recognition that we've all fallen short. He urges the listener to accept change and deal with fame or criticism, as it's not as important as reflecting on the higher heights of God. Sin may be painful, but the peace of God is real and cannot be earned. The second chorus brings back the theme of a new mind and a new grind, asking God to take away the burdens of the past. Finally, Benjah boldly declares that he is clean in the eyes of God and that he will no longer let the opinions of others hold him down.

Overall, "Stones" is a powerful anthem of redemption, forgiveness, and grace. By confronting the mistakes of the past and asking for forgiveness, Benjah is able to find a new sense of freedom and identity. The chorus of "drop your stones" is a call to action for the listener to let go of their own judgmental attitudes and embrace forgiveness and grace.

Line by Line Meaning

Reminiscing looking back on my past life
Reflecting on my past actions and experiences

Makes me feel so sad ashamed
Brings a combination of sadness and shame

I lost my name, caused pain
My actions caused harm and damaged my reputation

If you feel the need to talk, intercede with the Lord
If you need help or guidance, pray to God

Don’t kick me while I'm down
Please do not add more hurt when I am already struggling

There is no condemnation, I’m soaking wet in grace and...
God has forgiven me and I am grateful for His mercy

Drop your stones, just drop your stones, go ahead now drop drop drop your stones
Stop judging and condemning others

I’m not who I was
I have changed and grown

I got a new mind, I’m on a new grind
My mindset and goals have shifted

Don't try to hold me down
Please do not try to hinder my progress

'Cause I'm free now, that's why I'm singing loud
I am liberated and expressing my joy through music

"Please Lord, can you hold me and take it away?
I am asking God to remove my burdens and struggles

Years been passing by, tears from all the lies
I have been living with the consequences and regrets of my deceitful actions

Realize we’ve all fallen short but His grace and love restore
We all make mistakes but God's forgiveness and love can heal us

Accept the change as real, take the fame and deal
Embrace the positive changes in life and cope with the challenges

It's bigger then spotlight, we just reflect the higher heights
There is more to life than just being recognized and we should strive for spiritual growth

The pain of sin is real 'cause I feel it
The consequences of my actions have caused me pain

But the peace of God is so real too
However, the comfort and calmness from God is also very real

That you can't earn grace, He’ll freely give it
God's grace and forgiveness is not something that can be earned, but it is given freely

Tell me when will you free me?
Asking when others will stop judging and belittling me

Because to God I am so clean
God has washed away my wrongdoing and sees me as pure

I shouldn't care what you think
Others' opinions should not have power over my own self-worth

You've been a cloud over me raining over me
Others' judgment has been weighing heavily on me

"Please Lord, can you hold me and take it away?
Asking for God's help to overcome the negativity from others

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