Closer to God
D Smoke Lyrics

I don't know why I get high
The singer is uncertain about why they smoke marijuana

Maybe I'm tryna get closer to God
The singer thinks that using marijuana may bring them closer to God

Got broken wings but I'm still fly
The singer has flaws and imperfections, but they are still successful and thriving

Baby, I'm tryna get closer, closer to God
The artist repeats their desire to deepen their spiritual connection through drug use

Uh, all praise to the Most High
The artist acknowledges and praises God

Life's a beach, so I'm drivin' up the coastline (yeah)
The singer is cruising along the coast, enjoying life

Thinkin' about the places where I spent the most time
The singer reminisces about the significant places they have been in their life

Stay fresher than button-ups and bow ties, uh
The artist values their style and appearance

Cuttin' up in the church pews (pews)
The artist has memories of misbehaving in church

Son of a preacher, made Mama sang blues (blues)
The artist's mother sang blues music while their father was a preacher

Church hymns paid the rent, Mama paid dues
The singer's mother worked hard to support their family through church music

My daddy bought him a Cadi', my cousin just bang rules
The artist's family members have different lifestyles, one buying a Cadillac while the other is involved in gang activity

My older brother bang I-F (uh)
The singer's older brother was involved with a gang called Insane Family

Stumbled into church, I heard the biggest lie yet
The singer heard a lie in church that affected them deeply

Said, "If you love God, you give up the ganja"
The lie the singer heard in church was that one must give up marijuana to love God

Long before kush, broke niggas would buy stress, but, uh
Before high-quality marijuana was available, people still bought low-quality "stress" weed

You don't condemn the lion and the greed (uh)
The artist questions why some sins are accepted while others are condemned

If a shepherd drive sheep, you need a license to lead
The singer believes that those in power should have training and qualifications

I bought into the game, I wish I kept the receipt
The singer regrets getting involved in something they did not fully understand

With the spirit in my corner, I'll never suffer defeat
The artist feels that with God on their side, they will always succeed

What's your addiction? (Yeah) Is it money?
The artist questions what other people's addictions may be

Is it girls? Is it trees? I can't admit it (yeah)
The artist implies that they may be addicted to both women and marijuana

I need God to keep workin' on me
The singer acknowledges that they still have room to grow and improve

But what's the difference if you choose to cruise through the hood
The artist questions why some behaviors are considered worse than others

In big-body Benzes on D's? (On D's)
The singer implies that driving through the hood in an expensive car is not inherently worse than other behaviors

Oh, you like to ball 'til you fall?
The singer questions those who prioritize partying and spending money over helping others

And wouldn't lend a blanket to a nigga even if he gon' freeze? Please
The singer criticizes those who are selfish and unwilling to help others, even if it is a small gesture

Some drank (some drank), some smoke (some smoke)
The artist acknowledges that people have different vices

Some judge other people, some don't (some don't)
The artist acknowledges that people have different attitudes towards others

We all buy from corporations that fund genocide
The singer criticizes how companies that support unethical practices are still heavily supported

Military supplies to the young cult, cope
The singer references how military equipment is given to young soldiers who may be in a cult or influenced by extremist ideas

But anyways, you don't need trees to get a fade
The artist implies that one can achieve a state of relaxation without smoking marijuana

I get up like I saw police and hit the gate
The artist is always cautious and aware of their surroundings

You don't need pills to elevate
The artist implies that drugs are not necessary to reach a higher state of mind

Just remember to stay strong and pray for better days
The singer advises listeners to keep faith and hope for a brighter future

Feelin' below the weather like I'm underneath a storm cloud (cloud)
The artist feels down and upset, as if it is a stormy day

I hear the rain, I'm prayin' that it keep pourin' down (pourin' down)
The singer hopes for catharsis and release through a metaphorical rainstorm

Lord knows we battled so many woes
The singer has been through many struggles in their life

Traveled so many miles, our Nike soles have worn out
The singer has metaphorically traveled far, and their shoes are worn out as a result

I go to church to listen (yeah)
The artist goes to church to hear the sermons

The music had me lifted, the sermon left me conflicted (yeah)
The artist enjoyed the music but disagreed with the sermon

The one who holds the throne said, "Cast the first stone
The singer references a quote in the Bible about not judging others

Only if you never sinned", and you callin' yourself a Christian?
The singer questions how someone can claim to be a Christian while simultaneously judging others

Well, As-Salaam-Alaikum to my haters (haters)
The artist greets their haters in Arabic

Peace be unto you, hypocritical instigators
The artist addresses those who pretend to be pious, but are actually negative influences

Church players, pulpit pimps, and divinators
The artist criticizes those who use religion for their personal gain or profit

I pray the congregation can march to a different cadence
The singer hopes for a change in the way religious communities operate

Sparkin' a different strand with papers in different flavors (yeah)
The artist references smoking marijuana with a variety of different flavors

Smellin' like an outcast, hop on this elevator
The singer smells like marijuana and invites others to join them

We gone (We gone) and that's some shit I speak on
The singer concludes by saying they will continue to use marijuana and speak their truth

Only 'cause I been through it, you preach but we live music
The singer argues that their own experiences are more meaningful than just listening to religious teachings