Get Busy
DJ Official Lyrics
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Jesus gave us our job description, man, so GET BUSY!
Yeah! We on the grind, and we ain′t gon' stop
Dudes say we on duty, like them plain-clothes cops
We ignited and inspired, watch the flames so hot
We was lame, dumb slaves, we was plain robots
Ever since we been cleaned, not a stain, no spot
We surrendered our plans, our games, our plots
When Your Spirit came down, like some rain on crops
Some tell me get prayin′, and your man straight flops
Our mission gets hard to swallow like your man drinks Scotch
It's strange, I'm feeling strained like my veins gon′ pop
But my brother said, "Your work is not in vain. Don′t stop!"
So I bow to my knees, and then I start prayin'
I labor over the Scriptures just to see what God′s sayin'
I′m reminded of the Mission that He's given, can′t stray off
Gotta work for Him, no time to take a day off
Gotta work, gotta labor
Gotta get out in the field for the Savior
So get busy! Gotta grind
Don't stop, you ain't got no time
You look around, you can see why we grieve
Everywhere that we look, everyone is deceived
Every block, every corner, man, I really see needs
And I′m looking at the church, and I don′t really see deeds
You can get a vocal track, nice tape or CD
But you can't stop with these, Jesus came to meet needs
Every back that we clothe, every mouth that we feed
Is pointing to His coming Kingdom that we hoping they′ll see
Every time we preach Christ, proclaiming what we be
That might be working in hearts, and they might fall to their knees
When they hear He died for their pride, lust, and their greed
And it's $399, bro, He paid out eight fi′ties (50's)
Gotta get back at it, make our Mission a habit
And tell the people how we be def like gadget
Homey, when we step, we rep hope you know the grind (Why?)
′Cause we gotta work for Him, even overtime
The song "Get Busy" by DJ Official is a high-energy call to action for Christians to fulfill their job description as given by Jesus himself. The lyrics speak to the urgency of the task at hand and the need for believers to remain diligent in their work. The first verse emphasizes the change that has occurred within the singer since surrendering their own plans and embracing the mission of spreading the Gospel. They acknowledge the difficulty of the task but are encouraged to keep going by the words of a fellow believer. The chorus reminds listeners that there is no time to waste and that the work must continue.
The second verse takes a critical look at the state of the church and the community it serves. The singer notes the prevalence of deception and the lack of action on the part of believers. They reject the notion that simply sharing the Gospel through music or media is enough and call for concrete actions of service, such as clothing the naked and feeding the hungry. The verse also highlights the transformative power of the Gospel and the role of believers in spreading this message. The bridge reinforces the need for believers to make serving God a habit and to continue evangelizing even when it is difficult or inconvenient.
Overall, "Get Busy" is a powerful and convicting song that challenges Christians to live out their faith in tangible ways. The lyrics are passionate and urgent, leaving no doubt as to the importance of the task at hand.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesus gave us our job description, man, so GET BUSY!
We have a duty to fulfill, given to us by Jesus himself, so let's get to work!
Yeah! We on the grind, and we ain′t gon' stop
We are working hard and with determination, and won't let anything stop us.
Dudes say we on duty, like them plain-clothes cops
Some people compare us to undercover cops because we are working for a greater cause, even if others don't notice it.
We ignited and inspired, watch the flames so hot
Our passion and inspiration is so strong it is like a fire, and people should take notice.
We was lame, dumb slaves, we was plain robots
Before we started our mission, we were stuck in a cycle of monotony, never truly living.
Ever since we been cleaned, not a stain, no spot
Since we have begun our mission, we feel purified and free from sin.
No blame, much game, He remains on top
We are not blaming others or ourselves for past mistakes, and with God's help, we will remain successful.
We surrendered our plans, our games, our plots
We have given up our own selfish plans and are now dedicated to the mission that God has given us.
When Your Spirit came down, like some rain on crops
When God's spirit came upon us, it was like nourishing rain that helped us grow and flourish.
Some tell me get prayin′, and your man straight flops
Some people say just praying is not enough, but we believe that prayer is vital to our success.
Our mission gets hard to swallow like your man drinks Scotch
Our mission may be difficult, like drinking a hard alcoholic beverage, but we know it is worth it.
It's strange, I'm feeling strained like my veins gon' pop
Sometimes the work we are doing gets overwhelming and stressful, but we have to keep going.
But my brother said, "Your work is not in vain. Don′t stop!"
My fellow workers remind me that our hard work is important and is not being done in vain.
So I bow to my knees, and then I start prayin'
When things get tough, we turn to prayer for guidance and strength.
I labor over the Scriptures just to see what God′s sayin'
We dedicate ourselves to studying the bible to better understand God's words and mission for us.
I′m reminded of the Mission that He's given, can′t stray off
When we study the bible, we realize the importance of our mission, and stay focused on it.
Gotta work for Him, no time to take a day off
Our work for God is unending, and we can't afford to take a break from it.
Gotta work, gotta labor
Our mission is ongoing, and we must continue to work and put in effort.
Gotta get out in the field for the Savior
We need to go out into the world and work for the sake of Jesus.
So get busy! Gotta grind
It's time to get to work and put in the effort necessary for success.
Don't stop, you ain't got no time
There is no time to waste, we must keep moving forward with our mission.
You look around, you can see why we grieve
When we look at the world, we see so much pain and sadness, which breaks our hearts.
Everywhere that we look, everyone is deceived
We see many people who are lost and don't realize the true path they should be taking.
Every block, every corner, man, I really see needs
We recognize that there are needs everywhere we look, and we are motivated to help fill them.
And I′m looking at the church, and I don′t really see deeds
Even within the church, we see that not enough people are taking action and doing the work necessary to help others.
You can get a vocal track, nice tape or CD
It's easy to consume media related to religion, but we need to take it a step further and put our faith into action.
But you can't stop with these, Jesus came to meet needs
Jesus came to help those in need, and we must follow in his footsteps and do the same.
Every back that we clothe, every mouth that we feed
Every act of service we do, no matter how small, can have a huge impact on someone's life.
Is pointing to His coming Kingdom that we hoping they′ll see
Our service is a reflection of Jesus' teachings, and we hope it inspires others to follow his message and work towards his coming Kingdom.
Every time we preach Christ, proclaiming what we be
When we spread the word of Christ, we are sharing our beliefs and teachings with others.
That might be working in hearts, and they might fall to their knees
Our message might have a powerful impact on others, inspiring them to follow Christ as well.
When they hear He died for their pride, lust, and their greed
The message of Christ's death and sacrifice for our sins is a powerful one that can inspire people to change their ways.
And it's $399, bro, He paid out eight fi′ties (50's)
Christ's sacrifice is immeasurable and worth more than any material possession or currency.
Gotta get back at it, make our Mission a habit
We need to remain dedicated to our mission and make it a regular part of our lives and habits.
And tell the people how we be def like gadget
We are excited to share our message of Christ's teachings and the importance of service to others.
Homey, when we step, we rep hope you know the grind (Why?)
We are proud of the work we do and hope to inspire others to join us in our mission.
′Cause we gotta work for Him, even overtime
Our work for God is never-ending, and sometimes we need to go above and beyond to fulfill our mission.
Writer(s): Alex Medina, William Barefield, Nelson Chu
Contributed by Lucy D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.