Limelight
Flame Lyrics

Racism, rape victims, priest and sodomy
Topics that need to be addressed in society, including racism, rape victims, and incidents of sexual abuse within religious institutions.

Street people perishing from street theology
Homeless individuals struggling due to the effects of misguided teachings or beliefs they may have adopted while living on the streets.

Unlearned ministers criticize seminary
Ministers who have not received proper education or training in theology or ministry criticizing those who have attended seminary.

While without a vision people perish there's no visionary
If there is no one with a clear vision or goal, people may end up aimlessly perishing or suffering without direction.

First class, second class, third class citizens
A commentary on various forms of discrimination, including classism or social hierarchy that places some individuals above others.

First Adam sinned then all became sinner men
The idea that Adam's original sin led to the sinfulness of all humanity, highlighting the concept of original sin in Christian theology.

Sweet like cinnamon for those who've been redeemed
The experience of redemption being pleasurable or sweet for those who have accepted Jesus as their savior and received salvation.

And sour like lemons for those who have not been redeemed
Life may be sour or unpleasant for those who have not yet received redemption or salvation.

Guns cocked in politics tell me truth is relative
The idea that political leaders often use weapons or force to maintain their power, questioning the idea of absolute truth and morality in politics.

We live in a time better to receive than to give
A commentary on a culture that values consumerism and receiving more than giving or generosity.

Videos are raising kids, lose your life over them rims
A critique of the influence of media and materialistic culture on children, highlighting how they may prioritize possessions or superficial things over true priorities.

Little homies 13 smoking them Virginia Slims
An observation on the struggles of youth exposed to harmful behavior or substances at a young age.

Look at the poverty, taxes are robbin' me
A commentary on the hardships of poverty and how taxes can further impact and rob individuals of financial stability.

Jesus come father me, Honestly God there's gotta be
A cry for help and guidance from Jesus or God during difficult times.

Some type of dodging the internet and its pornography
Commentary on the dangers of internet use and the ease with which one can access unhealthy or dangerous content such as pornography.

Callin' my Savior, my Lord, who's offering me comradery
Finding comfort and camaraderie in a relationship with Jesus or God.

Horoscopes, palm readers, psychics, and astrologists
Mentions types of people or practices associated with new age or pseudoscientific beliefs.

Liken themselves to havin' knowledge yet it's obvious
Critique of the lack of true knowledge or understanding behind practices such as horoscopes, palm reading or astrology.

Post-modernism is taught in these secular colleges
A critique of the ideas taught related to post-modernism in secular colleges.

Science and evolution are tryin' to find the solution
A recognition of the scientific efforts and ideas surrounding evolution and other areas of science.

Denyin' the crucifixion, denyin' the resurrection
Commentary on those who deny the fundamental tenets of Christianity, the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.

Denyin' the second comin', they'll die in their destitution
Punishment or consequences for those who deny the second coming of Jesus or are not prepared for their own death or eternal afterlife.

Picture blood drip from His pores hematidrosis
Reflecting on the physical pain and suffering of Jesus including the rare medical condition of hematidrosis, where an individual sweats blood.

Jesus is God even demons know this
A declaration of the divinity of Jesus and how even demons recognize this aspect of his identity.

The winds and the waves even they obey yo
Highlighting stories from the Bible where Jesus performed miracles and even natural elements such as the wind and waves obeyed his commands.

Death and the grave even they obey yo
A reflection on the power of Jesus over death and the grave or a comparison to the power of natural elements.

Picture Him dressed in a robe dipped in blood
An image of the appearance of Jesus, depicted in a robe with blood on it, likely referencing his crucifixion.

Eyes like blazin' fire and equipped with love
Describing the intense yet loving nature of Jesus as relayed through biblical imagery.

Ridin' a white horse with many crowns on His head
Describing the biblical depiction of Jesus riding a white horse with multiple crowns, a symbol of his power and sovereignty.

He's comin' back already resurrected from dead
Belief in the biblical concept of the second coming of Jesus after his resurrection from the dead.

Now as we partake of the Bread, think of the blood He shed
Reflecting on the symbolism of the sacrament of Communion in Christianity, where bread and wine represent the body and blood of Jesus.

Picture the Passover the wonderful things that He did
Reflecting on the many miracles and acts of kindness Jesus performed, often associated with biblical events like the Passover feast.

According to the Scriptures concerning the day of judgement
Acknowledging the idea of judgement day as described in Christian scripture.

A hush will reign and every secret made public
A depiction of the silence and disclosure that may occur during judgement day.

A just God will justify and bring justice
The belief in a holy and just God who will bring justice in the afterlife.

Either the gnashing of teeth but Jesus people will love it
Reflection on the biblical description of punishment for those who are not saved or do not believe in Jesus, but believers in Jesus will love the afterlife.

And when you study them Scriptures sin and death are the effects of the Fall
Acknowledging the concept of original sin, where sin and death entered the world after Adam fell from grace.

And each aspect is affectin' us all
The idea that the effects of sin and death impact everyone on earth.

So while God's looking down we look up and we laugh
A commentary on humanity's tendency to ignore or scoff at God, even as he watches us from above.

But humanity's standing under the cup of His wrath
The belief that humanity is deserving of God's wrath and punishment for our sins and disregard for him.

Since we seem to be so in love with reality shows
Noticing a preoccupation with reality television or other forms of media in contemporary society.

Then why is no one open to see what reality shows
A challenge to those who are more interested in media than reality, to open their eyes to the truths around them.

Plus it's hard for me to even see the faith of atheists
Acknowledging disbelief or difficulty understanding the perspective of atheists or nonbelievers in God.

Who believe we evolved from apes, in place of His Sacredness
A critique of the idea of evolution as an alternative to the sacredness of God's creation of humans.

Plus without Christ we're a guaranteed casualty
The belief that without a relationship with Christ, one is inevitably doomed or will experience negative consequences.

'Cause instead of watchin' our life we'd rather watch our calories
A commentary on the prioritization of physical fitness or appearance over true priorities or purpose in life.

I know the truth will irritate like an allergy
An acknowledgement that the truth may be uncomfortable or annoying to some, similar to an allergic reaction.

I'm just tryin' to open up hopin' to show you reality
A desire to share truth or reality with others in a way that they can understand or relate to.

When truth hits the block the block should respond like
An observation that truth should cause people or communities to respond appropriately.

"Who is Christ?" let's place Him in the Lime Light
A call to recognize the importance of Jesus and make him a focal point in society.

Forget later 'cause now dirty the times right
The belief that the current time is especially critical or urgent for action, rather than waiting until later.

The time is now the time is now
Reinforcing the idea of urgency and the need for action and recognition of Jesus now, rather than waiting.