Legacy
Da' T.R.U.T.H. Lyrics

This song is a tribute
The following lyrics are a tribute to Cassie and Rachel, the two young ladies who were martyred in the Columbine High School incident in 1999.

Who would have known that a couple of guys from Columbine
Unknown at the time, Eric and Dillon, two guys from Columbine, would bring guns to the spine to kill innocent teachers and students, resulting in an unforgettable tragedy.

Of some innocent people- the teachers, the students
Eric and Dillon killed innocent people, including teachers and students, in the tragic Columbine incident.

The feet of the teachers are screeching through rooms
Teachers' feet screeching through rooms, due to the fear and confusion caused by the villains in the Columbine incident.

The mood has been set by the fear of the villains
The villains, Eric and Dillon, have set the mood of the Columbine tragedy by instilling fear in the minds of everyone they encounter.

The bombs and the threats are by Eric and Dillon
Eric and Dillon made bombs and threats, with the specific intention of causing terror and chaos.

America's villains- generic you're feeling
Eric and Dillon are villains, not generic, but highly significant and relevant to America's history.

It is not- it is the plot for a pair that is chilling
Eric and Dillon's actions were not random, but rather, they had a chillingly planned and calculated plot.

In the glorious heavens, standing for Christ in a crisis
Cassie and Rachel stood for Christ during the Columbine crisis, under the watchful eye of God in the heavens above.

I know that it's rare what I'm feeling
Da' T.R.U.T.H. knows how rare it is to feel such excitement and inspiration from these young martyrs.

Excitement incited- declaring the Pilgrims'
Cassie and Rachel's legacy inspires excitement and encourages people to declare the Pilgrims' faith.

Faith and their fate I'ma share with my children
Da' T.R.U.T.H. will share the stories of Cassie and Rachel and their faith, as well as their fate, with his children.

Cassie and Rachel, the past of the patrons
Cassie and Rachel are two individuals who went through a great deal of difficulty, persecution and terror, in order to represent their faith and the patronage of their religion.

That passed through the ages in Africa, Asia
Cassie and Rachel's faith echoes through the ages in Africa and Asia, inspiring millions of people worldwide.

The Master that saved you, the laughter, the hatred
Jesus saved Cassie and Rachel, despite the laughter and hatred of the perpetrators of the Columbine incident.

Jesus predicted that the masses would hate you
Jesus predicted that the masses would hate his followers, including Cassie, Rachel and many other martyrs throughout history.

So, don't think it strange if a change might occur
It's not strange if a sudden change in one's life or situation occurs, as this is a natural part of life.

If it does, are you ready and prepared for the curve
If change does occur, one should be ready and prepared to face the challenges that come with it.

Would you fight, would you fall
One must ask if they are prepared to fight or fall in the face of persecution, like other martyrs have done throughout history.

Would you die for the Christ, that's the price of the call
The price of the call to follow Christ may be death, as many martyrs were killed in their pursuit of their faith, and one must be ready to make that sacrifice.

Truth of the matter is we're arrogant, spoiled
As a collective, Americans are often characterized as being arrogant and spoiled.

America's soil has soiled us, sort of
American society has been tarnished in a way that has impacted its citizens, making it difficult to lead a life free from feelings of entitlement and indulgence.

And pastors insist on declaring us royal
Despite the flaws of American society, pastors often refer to Americans as being royal.

And it's true that we are but we take it too far
Americans are royal, but they often take this concept too far, indulging in lavish lifestyles that are not congruent to their values.

To the point where we break and we take down the bar
Americans often break their own values, and make exceptions when indulging in their lifestyles.

And forsake all the parts of The Faith that are hard
Americans often forsake parts of their faith that are challenging, and choose to follow only the parts that align with their lives and values.

To embrace after all we've outsmarted the martyrs
Americans embrace their faith only after adding their own interpretation, having disregarded the lives and values of martyrs before them.

We race up the charts- if you trace it to the start
Americans make quick movement to success, but when looking at their history from diverse perspectives, this quick climb doesn't always truly stand the test of time.

You will find that the way to escape from the dark
In order to escape the darkness, one must be willing to remove the unnecessary burdens that keep them from living freely and wholeheartedly.

And your wake is to carve off the weight and the heart
The best way to move forward is to remove the heavy burdens and ponderous thoughts that are holding one back.

Of the truth, until everybody loves you
Being true -- not in words but through actions -- will manifest in friendships and the love of other people.

Jesus said woe to you old and new saints
Jesus warned the new and old saints of the caution needed when facing a society that may not agree with their beliefs.

That hold a view that you can go through The Faith
It is dangerous to believe that one can be a true believer in Christ without facing difficulties or persecution.

With nobody loathing you, that's a view
It is unrealistic to expect that a Christian's faith won't be challenged at all, and that those who stand up for their faith won't face some form of ridicule or hate.

That you only can hold when your home is the states
Beliefs like this can only be held in the safety and convenience of the States, where these kinds of beliefs are given tolerance and acceptance in most communities.

The bones that are picked are the bones that depict
The things that one chooses to focus on, whether they be good or bad, depict their character and their focus as a human being.

That they combed through their homes with the stones and the sticks
In this historical context, combing through one's home with stones and sticks indicates a mob mentality and a need to inflict harm upon perceived threats.

The aromas- a stench- so they rose up against them
The aromas (referring to the Christian's lifestyle) became so unbearable to some that they contributed to social uprisings against Christians.

At home and at Rome- throwing stones at the Christians
Christians were persecuted both at home, resulting in mob-driven assaults like the one at Columbine High School, and in larger metropolitan areas like Rome.

Got a hold of them- gripped them, kicked them, scarred them
Persecutors were brutal toward Christians, subjecting them to torture and violence, including being kicked and scarred.

Saw them, sawed them- they were thrown in a pit
Many Christians were killed through torture, such as being sawed in half, and they were then buried in pits along with common criminals.

With the toads and the vermin- I'm rolling the clips
The bodies of persecuted Christians were often buried in pits or mass graves with the bodies of animals and other vermin.

It's urgent the scourges- the groans from the licks
The scourges (whips with sharp objects) and other forms of torture that were used on Christians would cause them to groan in pain and agony.

The anger, the stranglers, the hangers, the danger
Christians were subject to a variety of dangers and threats, including being strangled and hanged.

For all of the Christians that rolled in a clique
In a society that didn't understand their beliefs, Christians would often band together in groups, or cliques, to support each other in their times of need.

Ended up in the teeth of the beast that would feast
Christians persecution would often result in their death and suffering at the hands of people and social forces that saw them as a threat.

On the saints that would preach- they were thrown over cliffs
Some groups that persecuted Christians would resort to throwing them over cliffs, resulting in their certain death and injury.

This is not known to exist in the states
Persecution of Christians of this extent is not known to exist in the States or other Western countries to the same extent as in other parts of the world.

Or the place where the home is just bliss
Americans are sheltered from this harsh reality in a way that creates a sense of bliss and detachment from the devastating effects of persecution.

This song is intense- 'cause it's truth
This song is intense because it speaks the truth about the context of Christian persecution that has occurred throughout history.

And I'm trying to convince you that no one's exempt
Da' T.R.U.T.H. wants to convey the message that nobody is exempt from persecution and that it can affect anyone at any time.

Yet no one's equipped
Despite the fact that persecution can affect anyone, not everyone is equipped to face these challenges in life in a way that helps them come out unscathed.

Got our phones on our clips
Today's technological reliance—including smartphones that are clipped to our belts—helps us stay connected with each other and the world around us.

Our focus is both on our loans and our cribs
Our focus tends to be on monetary amounts, with loans playing a significant role in our lives, along with the physical spaces where we live.

Our fitness- our business has grown in a pinch
In modern society, we are pushed to focus on our physical fitness and accruing material wealth in order to thrive in our day-to-day lives.

Would you falter or march to your grave 'cause you're saved
One must ask if they would falter or march to their grave due to their faith and belief in Christ.

And your life is in Christ and to die is to gain
For those who believe in Christ, life in this world is not the ultimate goal, but rather, death is seen as gain, as it signifies the end of suffering and the beginning of eternal life in Christ.

Would you die in His name, for the rise of His fame
One must ask themselves if they are willing to die in the name of Christ and the promotion of His teachings, values, and legacy.

Despising the shame, 'cause you're promised to reign
One must be committed to their faith and reject the shame that comes with persecution, knowing that they are promised to reign in heaven according to their beliefs.