J.I.F.E
Da' T.R.U.T.H. Lyrics

I opened up my eyes to the world and I see
The singer is observing the world around him, and what he sees is a lot of people with guns pointing at him.

They got a lot of guns and they aiming at me
The singer feels threatened because people are pointing guns at him, likely because of false accusations about his disregard for the streets.

Cuz they say I love the Church, don?t care about the streets
The singer is accused of favoring the Church over the streets, which he feels is far from the truth.

That's so far from the truth, why they lying on me
The artist is frustrated and confused as to why people are spreading false rumors about him and his motives.

I?m where I'm supposed to be, trying to play my role
The artist is confident that he is fulfilling his purpose and doing what he is supposed to do, despite the accusations against him.

Staying faithful to the gospel seen a lot of growth
The singer has witnessed a lot of growth and change as a result of spreading the gospel, and is determined to stay faithful to it.

Been a lot of testimonies all around the globe
The singer has heard many positive testimonies of people whose lives have been changed by the gospel, from all over the world.

And I ain't bragging, that?s from rapping about what God has spoke
The artist is not boasting, but rather speaking truthfully about the positive impact of the gospel that he has seen through his music.

It used to be a gift, now it's criticized
The artist reflects on how he used to see his music as a gift, but now it is criticized and accused of neglecting the streets.

If my heart's for the Church, why?s this a crime?
The artist questions why it is seen as a crime to have a heart for the Church, and doesn't understand why he is being judged and accused for it.

What ever happened to the days when the minister's pride
The singer reminisces about a time when ministers were proud to speak life into the church and lift up the body, whereas now things appear to have changed.

Was speakin life into the body, I?m a big surprise
The artist feels like a surprise to those who expected him to neglect the streets, because he is actually trying to speak life into the people there too.

Better recognize.
The singer wants people to recognize and understand the truth about his intentions and actions.

Lookin the Church got my eyes on the streets
The singer is focused on both the Church and the streets, and is not neglecting one for the other.

Lookin at the world with their eyes on me
The singer is aware of the world's gaze on him, and is using this attention to spread the message of the gospel.

What they talking about, huh?
The artist is questioning what people are saying about him and his motives.

"Jesus Is For Everybody" (JIFE)
The artist proclaims that Jesus is for everyone, regardless of whether they are rich or poor, from the Church or from the streets.

I open up my eyes to the Church and I see
The singer looks at the Church and sees people with weapons pointed at him, likely because of rumors and accusations.

Them automatic weapons and they're aiming at me
The singer reiterates that he feels threatened and under attack from people in the Church who have falsely accused him.

They say I?m preachin to the choir, people dying in the streets
The artist is accused of preaching only to the Church, even though he knows that people in the streets desperately need to hear the gospel too.

You'd be preaching to them too if you've seen them lately
The artist challenges those who accuse him of neglecting the streets, saying they would also want to preach to those in need if they had seen the devastation for themselves.

No doubt is in my mind it?s making perfect sense
The artist is confident that his actions and words make perfect sense and are aligned with his faith.

Am I doin something wrong talking to the saints?
The singer questions if he is doing something wrong by talking to the Church, and reiterates that he is trying to help both the Church and the streets.

I?m just giving them my all, and I'm in my own skin
The artist is being himself and giving his all to God's mission, even though people are criticizing him for it.

While I?m building up the body walking in His grace
The singer is working on building up the Church while walking in God's grace, and is not neglecting either responsibility.

While I'm talking to the Church I hope they overhear
The singer wants the Church to hear what he has to say, even if he is not directly talking to them.

We want to the whole world to know we over here
The singer's goal is for the whole world to hear the message of the gospel and recognize that the Church is here to help.

I?m talk-ta-talking from the lawyers and the doctors
The artist proclaims that he is talking to everyone, from lawyers and doctors to those on the corners.

To the corners with choppers to the homies in the barber chair
The artist is spreading the message of the gospel to everyone, including those in dangerous corners and even those in a barber chair.

My whole career
The singer's entire career is dedicated to spreading the gospel message and helping those in need, regardless of who they are or where they come from.

Just for a moment can I stand in my own defense?
The singer is asking for a chance to defend himself and his actions, which have been falsely accused and criticized.

I had a brief talk with Kanye West
The artist had a conversation with Kanye West, possibly about their shared faith and mission.

Dealing with Nick Cannnon only told my friends
The artist had a conversation with Nick Cannon, but only told his friends about it.

The issue with Tech 9, no more complex
The artist had some sort of issue with Tech 9, but he is no longer complicating the situation.

Now I can tell you're impressed, I?m talking with the stars
The singer is aware that people may be impressed that he has had conversations with well-known individuals and celebrities.

What good is that if I don't speak the security guards
The artist recognizes that it is important to speak to everyone, including those who are not as well-known or popular.

Something's wrong with maturity, charity?s flaw
The singer believes that there is something wrong with maturity and that this can lead to flaws in charity and helping others.

Cause I ain?t speaking, man this whole family is lost
The singer believes that if people do not speak up and help others, the whole family (humanity) is lost.

I guess the moral of the story is
The singer is about to sum up the message or theme of the song.

Jesus Christ came for the notorious, and the saint
The artist believes that Jesus came for everyone, regardless of how notorious or saintly they may seem.

Grace for the less glorious, and the fame
The artist highlights that God's grace is for everyone, regardless of their fame or lack thereof.

Understand where the glory is, it's in His name
The singer concludes that the true glory and power lies in Jesus' name, and this is what he is trying to spread through his music and actions.

JIFE
An abbreviation of "Jesus Is For Everybody", which is the theme of the song and the belief of the singer.

JIFE
An abbreviation of "Jesus Is For Everybody", which is the theme of the song and the belief of the artist.