He said there was NO WAY he would EVER sing Gospel music. But God had other… Read Full Bio ↴He said there was NO WAY he would EVER sing Gospel music. But God had other plans. Before dedicating his life to Christ, C.O.G. was a club singer, crooning R&B for all the wrong things, and for all the wrong reasons. After being delivered from his own self-destruction, C.O.G. didn’t really know what to do with the talent he had been blessed with. Being raised as a Muslim, a member of the Nation of Islam, Gospel music was something of a mystery to him. It was something that had been preached against to his knowledge, for his entire life. He had been offered a record deal earlier in his career, only to vehemently decline, due to the condition that he must sing Gospel. Thank Heaven the Lord spoke to his heart. In the beginning of his career, C.O.G. was tentative, nervous, and afraid to walk into calling that God had placed upon his life. He joined a quartet style group, singing traditional standards, with modest regional success. Yet, he was never truly fulfilled, as if he wasn’t living up to the requirements that were expected of him by Christ. Knowing that God had placed a special anointing upon him, to perform a specific duty, C.O.G. embarked on his journey to serve on his mission-REACH THE YOUTH OF THE WORLD. Too many young people were being lost to the streets and customs of the world. And by youth, he realized this meant not only school-age children, but adults as well. After much prayer and meditation, C.O.G. sought the guidance of Christ to lead him in the proper direction-HIP-HOP. Not totally rap music, but the entire Hip-Hop culture, which has been dominating our society, not only in America, but even in third world countries. Pick up a magazine, turn on a TV, radio, or computer, and you’re sure to find the influence of Hip-Hop present. The problem is, you rarely find it present in the church. So much negativity has been placed upon the culture, that many Christian leaders have failed to realize the influence it has had on our own people. C.O.G. has been charged by God, to take back the culture the HE allowed to be created, as a voice to the youth of the world, to express themselves. C.O.G. isn’t trying to change the music, the fashion, (well, maybe some of it), the art, or the medium. C.O.G. is here to change THE MOTIVES behind Hip-Hop. The enemy has had a choke hold on the Hip-Hop generation for quite some time, commercializing what was once a venue for urban youth to speak in a way that only they could relate to. However, in the beginning of Hip-Hop, there was no space allowed for the Spirit of Christ to dwell, allowing the enemy free reign over our young people. Hip-Hop has become very much about sex, money, drugs, violence and SIN period. C.O.G. is here to fight to take back what rightfully belongs to Christ. His children’s souls-Whether flowing over some of the tightest beats ever created, singing over silky smooth R&P tracks, or just simply speaking, C.O.G. is definitely THE representative for Christ in Hip-Hop, as well as the leader of the next generation of Gospel Music. C.O.G. has been named the North Carolina Gospel Announcers Guild PRESTIGE Award winner for 2006 as ‘Holy Hip Hop Artist’ of the Year. C.O.G. has opened for the UniverSoul Circus, performed at Shaw U., St. Aug’s, Duke University, Benedict College, Barbados and countless church and community events. C.O.G. has been featured on the nationally televised show ‘The MixxMaster’s Lounge’, which airs on the Inspiration Network (INSP). -CHILD OF GOD

Mistake
C.O.G. Lyrics

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I can not cry no more
Got to move fast, can't move slow
Got to wipe all my tears
I know it's another year
Think it's time to celebrate
Because I know I'm going to be great
I made a promise to myself, that I can not make no more mistakes
No, no, no, no

They talk about my feelings, they say I'm cold
I can not help it, I don't know
It's just that people did me dirty, left me alone
I make a lot of mistakes, no I'm not perfect
Just give me a chance, I promise you I'm worth it
A lot of people that I love they left me hurting
Sometimes, I think to myself maybe I deserved it
I deserve better
Fly like a feather
So many people changed on me like they was the weather
Had to pick up pieces from my heart because it was shattered
It's crazy how the ones I love the most, act like I don't matter
I know time heals all wounds
I came from nothing, I didn't have a silver spoon
The ones I loved the most, they was gone too soon
How you gone judge me, when you can't even judge you
Father forgive me for so many sins I committed
At a young age, it was a lot of things that I witnessed
For my idol, Master P, I got no limits
I had to get rid of the grudge
I got a lot of trust issues, you got regain my trust
Sometimes, I feel like people out to get me
Because, every time I make friends they become enemies
But it's crazy because you live and you learn
I got to wait on my moment, I got wait on my turn
I don't make music for the phonies, I make music for me and the people that's lonely
Cause only the real can relate
The fake can try to butt in but they gone hate
I don't want to go back and try to change time
Because time made me who I am and I came out fine
See, you made a lot of mistakes and you move forward
The industry calling my name and I'm moving toward
My team, YKT, some eagles all we do is soar
We just made a play on the field, all we do is score
Got to have the defensive end, so I can get the tackle
Money don't grow on trees, money is not an apple
I'm fighting my own demons, fighting my own battles
I got the game in the headlock, I got it in grapple
I can not make no mistakes, no mistakes

I can not make no mistakes, I can not make no mistakes
I can not make no mistakes, I can not make no mistakes

Overall Meaning

In the song Mistake by C.O.G., the artist reflects on his past mistakes and makes a promise to himself that he cannot make any more mistakes. He acknowledges that he has been hurt by people he loved, and sometimes feels like he deserves it. However, he also affirms that he is worth it and deserves better. The song also touches upon the artist's trust issues and the difficulties he faces in making and keeping friends. Despite all these challenges, the artist is determined to move forward and reach his goals.

The lyrics of Mistake reflect the struggles and challenges faced by many individuals, especially in today's world where people are constantly judged and criticized for their mistakes. The song also highlights the importance of self-love and forgiveness, as well as the need to surround oneself with supportive and trustworthy people.

Line by Line Meaning

I can not cry no more
I'm done with crying and feeling sorry for myself

Got to move fast, can't move slow
I need to act fast and make things happen for myself

Got to wipe all my tears
I need to stop dwelling on the past and move forward

I know it's another year
It's a new year and a new opportunity to succeed

Think it's time to celebrate
I'm feeling good about my future and it's time to celebrate my potential

Because I know I'm going to be great
I have the confidence in myself to achieve greatness

I made a promise to myself, that I can not make no more mistakes
I have committed to learning from my past mistakes and not repeating them

They talk about my feelings, they say I'm cold
Others may judge me for not showing my emotions, but that's just who I am

I can not help it, I don't know
I can't change who I am and how I feel

It's just that people did me dirty, left me alone
I've been mistreated and abandoned by people I trusted

I make a lot of mistakes, no I'm not perfect
I acknowledge that I make mistakes and have flaws, but I'm still a valuable person

Just give me a chance, I promise you I'm worth it
I'm asking for a chance to prove myself and my worth

A lot of people that I love they left me hurting
The loss of people I cared for has caused me pain

Sometimes, I think to myself maybe I deserved it
I may blame myself for the actions of others, but it's not my fault

I deserve better
I know I am deserving of good things in life

Fly like a feather
I want to feel free and light-hearted, unburdened by negativity

So many people changed on me like they was the weather
People have treated me poorly and shifted their loyalty like the changing weather

Had to pick up pieces from my heart because it was shattered
I have had to put myself back together emotionally after being hurt

It's crazy how the ones I love the most, act like I don't matter
It hurts to feel ignored and dismissed by those I care about the most

I know time heals all wounds
I have faith that with time, my emotional wounds will heal

I came from nothing, I didn't have a silver spoon
I have overcome challenges and obstacles to get where I am today

The ones I loved the most, they was gone too soon
The loss of loved ones has been a painful experience for me

How you gone judge me, when you can't even judge you
I question the credibility of those who judge me when they themselves are not perfect

Father forgive me for so many sins I committed
I ask for forgiveness for the mistakes I've made in life

At a young age, it was a lot of things that I witnessed
I have been exposed to difficult and traumatic experiences from a young age

For my idol, Master P, I got no limits
I'm inspired by Master P's success and determination to achieve my own goals

I had to get rid of the grudge
I had to let go of resentment and anger towards those who have hurt me

I got a lot of trust issues, you got regain my trust
Because of my past experiences, I struggle with trusting others and need them to prove themselves

Sometimes, I feel like people out to get me
I have moments of paranoia and fear that others are trying to harm me

Because, every time I make friends they become enemies
I've had friendships turn sour and I struggle to maintain healthy relationships

But it's crazy because you live and you learn
I recognize that life is a learning experience and that mistakes can lead to growth

I got to wait on my moment, I got wait on my turn
I understand that success takes time and patience, I need to wait for my opportunity

I don't make music for the phonies, I make music for me and the people that's lonely
I create music for myself and those who can relate to my struggles with loneliness and hardship

Cause only the real can relate
Those who have been through similar experiences can truly understand

The fake can try to butt in but they gone hate
Inauthentic people will not appreciate or understand my music

I don't want to go back and try to change time
I've accepted my past and do not want to dwell on what could have been

Because time made me who I am and I came out fine
My past experiences have shaped me into the person I am today and I'm content with that

See, you made a lot of mistakes and you move forward
I've accepted that I've made mistakes and am focused on moving forward

The industry calling my name and I'm moving toward
I'm pursuing my dreams and making progress in my music career

My team, YKT, some eagles all we do is soar
My team is strong and focused on succeeding together

We just made a play on the field, all we do is score
We have achieved success and continue to do so

Got to have the defensive end, so I can get the tackle
I need to be prepared to face challenges and overcome obstacles

Money don't grow on trees, money is not an apple
Money is not easy to come by and cannot be taken for granted

I'm fighting my own demons, fighting my own battles
I'm dealing with my own personal struggles and challenges

I got the game in the headlock, I got it in grapple
I'm in control of my life and actively pursuing my goals

I can not make no mistakes, no mistakes
I'm committed to learning from my past and not making the same mistakes again

I can not make no mistakes, I can not make no mistakes
This repetition emphasizes the importance of avoiding mistakes and striving for success

I can not make no mistakes, I can not make no mistakes
This final repetition further highlights the significance of avoiding mistakes in order to achieve greatness

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Written by: Coryunte' Wilson

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