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

Reflections
C.O.G. Lyrics

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Here go the doubt creepin' in
I gotta keep my focus
Tell me when this shit all end
Will I still be unnoticed
They got these secret feelings
The unspoken truth
I was drug dealing
Hanging with the broken youth

I'm from the mud
All my respect is over due
Ain't showing love baby
'Cause I think I'm over you
I'd rather be alone then deal with the shit we goin through
Searching for my zone
I don't think I really got a clue
I wanna pop I close my eyes and see it in my sleep
When this drop they feel my rhymes when I preach
For my brother who done died I need another drink
For my brother who done died I need another drink
Baby steps turn to leaps
Progress and repeat
How you gon' get blessed catching Z's
I confess on the beat
Nothing less nothing neat
Tryna see a check for my grief
Baby steps turn to leaps
Progress and repeat
How you gon' get blessed catching Z's
I confess on the beat
Nothing less nothing neat
Tell 'em no rest till the peak
Gotta monetize
Gotta monetize
Be close to the goats that you idolize
Been feeling undermined
Spittin' these quotes look you in ya eyes
If ya feel me turn ya speakers up
Yeah I know they got some need for us
The game lacking little skill and grace
Tryna contemplate who be real or fake
Sitting back and let the pressure rise
Serving sacks me myself and I
Cause these niggas quick to testify
I took a risk for them extra fries
Still never seen a whole plate
City never seen a gold plaque
Shawty off the xannies and the prozac
Came from dark days now the show packed
When we part ways I don't phone back
You was in the picture just to distract
Sippin' liquor tryna detach
Yeah I know I'm gifted don't need ya feedback
Writing scriptures serving tree sacks
Used to trap out Teresa's house
Rapping on the stage with the speakers loud
I'm on a wave and I need it now
I told you before I guess I'll tell you again
Stuck in that moment and sending condolences
I can't let anyone in

Treat me like I'm ya homie but act like a phony
You do not want me to win

Overall Meaning

The song "Reflections" by C.O.G. portrays a struggle in a relationship that has lost its way. The singer struggles to recognize the person they fell in love with due to a change in their behavior. They mention a smile that looks different, carelessness in their eyes, and weakness in their voice. The relationship has become stagnant, and they can't find where things went wrong. The singer begins to question themselves and whether they're the reason for the lack of love and freedom in the relationship. The chorus emphasizes the confusion and frustration of not knowing how to fix the problems in their relationship.

The lyrics of "Reflections" are relatable to anyone who has experienced a relationship's deterioration, and the singer's emotions are palpable throughout the song. The tone of the song is melancholic and carries a sense of desperation for the relationship to work. The singer is reaching out for an answer, but no response comes, and the song ends with the same questions that have been plaguing them throughout.

Line by Line Meaning

You look so different recently
I have noticed a significant change in your appearance

Can't even recognize your face
I am having a hard time identifying you

I see your smile when you look at me
I can perceive the expression on your face indicating happiness

And I can tell something has changed
I sense that there has been a shift in our relationship

Cause we've been going round and round in circles for so long
Our interactions have become repetitive and unproductive

That I can't figure out anymore where this went wrong
I am unable to understand the root cause of our issues

Is it the way you smile
Perhaps your smile has changed

Is it the way you speak
Could it be a difference in how you communicate

Is it the reason the care in your eyes looks nothing more than weak
Is it possible that the affection in your eyes has waned

My heart is drowning my lungs again
I am feeling overwhelmed and breathless due to heartbreak

Words cannot demonstrate the pain
I am unable to express the depth of my emotional anguish

You see my eyes start to shift and then
You notice my gaze beginning to move in a different direction

We both know something must have changed
We are aware that there has been a significant shift in our relationship

Cause hate keeps drifting round and round in my head and it's wrong
I am grappling with negative thoughts and emotions that are not productive

And love's consumed by power, lust and a promise I thought was strong
The affection we shared has been overshadowed by notions of control, desire and a commitment that may not have been genuine

Is it the things I've done
I am questioning my own actions and decisions

Could this just all be me
Perhaps I am solely responsible for the current state of our relationship

Am I the reason love is a joke and I'm no longer free
Is it possible that my choices have turned the sincerity of our love into a mockery, and held me captive in my emotions

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Fred Croney

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