The GOSPEL GANGSTAZ are role models. "we don't consider ourselves above anybody. But God has given us insight to see the truth. We understand their pain, and they know we know the real. I gotta make music for my homies. I believe in bringing the church to people, not just bringing people to church", Tik Tokk stated.
"The GOSPEL GANGSTAZ stand in a position to help, because we have seen how the gospel of Christ is real. Our lives were changed from selling crack, drive-by shootings, car-jacking and illicit sex, to a life of peace, joy and happiness because of Christ. We want to go back to the hood and let our light shine", says Solo.
"We are real G'z with our own war stories and our own battle marks. We survived and now we must fight for our brothers and sisters that are trapped in a world of violence and poverty, adds Chille'.
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I Can See Clearly Now
Gospel Gangstaz Lyrics
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I can see clearly now
Game down to a science so they feel me now
Seen the light so my eyes ain't weary now
Turn it up holla back, Can you feel me now?
(Verse 1)
I bounce off the freeway, Ricochet in a chevy
Ain't nothing you can tell me, Or dream you can sell me
Tell me if you ready, Holla if ya hear me
Smarter than the average, Learn game from a savage
Never sell your soul for the fame or the cabbage
Men make the money, Money never make the men
I found money make men funny, To some it make 'em sin
I learned a lesson bout women, Hide your cheese if she mouse like
In other words, you can't turn a rat into a house wife
You can't lie to me, I know you got your P.I. degree
That's why I shake you haters like the ivory
5 plus 2 more reasons, I'm thinking alligator shoes
With the pedal on the cruise, In lincoln navigators
I ain't mad you hate us, Cause we got papers
The dj's play us, Yellin jesus saved us
Rockin wit the majors, Vacate in vegas
Gone til november if you need us, you can page us
B-Rite paid us, Now millions awaits us
To get the crowd moving to a track meech made us
(Chorus) - 2X
(Verse 2)
At ease, Freeze, Feel my vibe about to serve something phat
Holla, Hear me right, The media taken up, who they want to force to live like that
Making power moves, Lacing hot tracks for my zero's
While pubbin up my hero, I gizzown, Wizzown, Dizzown, 2 triple o
Stakes in the game heating up, I'm tweaking
God opened up the door, Ain't no need for sneaking
Worldwide, Name known, 2 g's name owned
Everytime, On the road, Do a show, Love shown
Motivated by christ to give it all that we can
Around the world in a day cause we in demand
Do you love me? Riders never sleep
Would you sub me? Bouncing in your jeep
While the thugs be hanging in the street
And the clubs be moving to my beats
(Chorus) - 2X
(Verse 3)
I'm swazy, Life knock hard like jay-z
When interscope want a bomb hit, They page me
You know what like, Orville Reddinbocker, I keep it poppin baby
We bout to take you on a journey and you can't stop it baby
They say i'm crazy, Cuzz I act like this
Tour the world, And got the dance floor packed like this
I wanna live life the rich and give to the poor
So, We can all have dough and educate to get mo'
Check those, Wreck those, That get out of pocket
While they melting like chocolate, We the ones makin profit
You can't change mines, My lyrics got hang time
Beat so tight, If you could see it, It'll be throwing up gang signs
Non-alcoholla, With faith to move a mountain
You holla, Wit hundreds steady counting
Giving god praise, Come and drink, From his fountain
But turn it up and holla back, While you bouncing
(Chorus) - 2X
Can you see what I see?
Can you feel what I feel?
Throw your hands in the air
(Chorus) - till fade
The Gospel Gangstaz's song "I Can See Clearly Now" highlights their outlook on life after experiencing the light and love of God. The chorus expresses the newfound confidence and sense of purpose they have gained from their faith, recognizing their ability to influence others through their music. The lyrics in the verses demonstrate the Gangstaz's understanding of the often unsavory aspects of the music industry and their refusal to compromise their values for fame or money. They prioritize staying true to themselves and spreading positivity and inspiration through their music.
Verse 1 delves into the concept of making money and the importance of not letting it change who you are. The Gangstaz emphasize that although money can bring out the worst in people, it is ultimately the person's character that defines them. They also touch on the topic of relationships, warning against getting involved with someone who may not have pure intentions. Here, they suggest that it is wise to guard your heart and always be aware of other people's true intentions. Finally, the verse ends with a reference to their success, acknowledging that their music is being played on mainstream radio stations and that they are now established in the music industry.
Verse 2 continues to touch on the Gospel Gangstaz's success, as they list the places they have traveled to and their loyal fanbase. However, they also recognize that their position comes with a responsibility to continue working hard and inspire others to reach their own goals. They refer to their music as a gift from God and are motivated by their faith to put their all into their work. The verse ends with a call to action, urging their fans to keep supporting them and their message of positivity.
Verse 3 sees the Gangstaz embracing their reputation as trailblazers in the music industry, comparing themselves to influential artists such as Jay-Z. They acknowledge their success but maintain their humility, declaring their mission to use their platform to give back to their community and help others. The verse ends with an invitation to come and join them in praising God, highlighting the importance of finding joy and gratitude in both the ups and downs of life.
Overall, "I Can See Clearly Now" is a powerful testament to the Gospel Gangstaz's faith and values. The lyrics impart a message of hope and perseverance to their listeners, reminding them to believe in themselves and their ability to make a difference in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see clearly now
I have gained understanding and insight into my life and surroundings
Game down to a science so they feel me now
I have mastered the art of the game and gained respect from my peers
Seen the light so my eyes ain't weary now
I have found enlightenment and my spirit is no longer tired or lost
Turn it up holla back, Can you feel me now?
I want to connect with my audience and make them feel the energy of my music
I bounce off the freeway, Ricochet in a chevy
I am driving through LA in a Chevy and moving quickly
Up in L.A., Hit your hood and park valet
I am in LA and will park my car with valet service
Ain't nothing you can tell me, Or dream you can sell me
I am confident and cannot be easily fooled or influenced
Tell me if you ready, Holla if ya hear me
I am asking if my audience is ready to hear my message and music
Smarter than the average, Learn game from a savage
I am intelligent and have learned valuable lessons from tough situations
Never sell your soul for the fame or the cabbage
I believe in keeping my integrity and not compromising for success or money
Men make the money, Money never make the men
I understand that money should not define a person's worth or value
I found money make men funny, To some it make 'em sin
Money can have negative effects on people's behavior and lead them to make bad choices
I learned a lesson bout women, Hide your cheese if she mouse like
I have learned to be cautious of women who may be interested in me for my money
In other words, you can't turn a rat into a house wife
It is impossible to change someone's true nature or character
You can't lie to me, I know you got your P.I. degree
I am perceptive and can see through lies and deception
That's why I shake you haters like the ivory
I am not affected by people who dislike me and can shake off their negative energy
5 plus 2 more reasons, I'm thinking alligator shoes
I have a lot of good reasons to celebrate and treat myself to luxury items like alligator shoes
With the pedal on the cruise, In lincoln navigators
I am driving comfortably in a Lincoln Navigator
I ain't mad you hate us, Cause we got papers
I am not bothered by people who dislike us because we are successful and have money
The dj's play us, Yellin jesus saved us
Our music is played by DJs who support our message of faith
Rockin wit the majors, Vacate in vegas
We are partnered with major labels and enjoy vacationing in Las Vegas
Gone til november if you need us, you can page us
We are busy with our music careers and may not be available until November, but we can be contacted via pager
B-Rite paid us, Now millions awaits us
We have been paid by our label B-Rite and now have the potential to make millions
To get the crowd moving to a track meech made us
Our producer Meech has made a track that will energize the crowd and get them moving
At ease, Freeze, Feel my vibe about to serve something phat
I am confident and ready to deliver something great to my audience
Holla, Hear me right, The media taken up, who they want to force to live like that
I am calling out the media for promoting certain lifestyles and forcing them onto people
Making power moves, Lacing hot tracks for my zero's
I am making strategic moves and producing great tracks for my fans
While pubbin up my hero, I gizzown, Wizzown, Dizzown, 2 triple o
I am promoting my hero and celebrating with enthusiasm and energy
Stakes in the game heating up, I'm tweaking
The competition is getting tougher and I am making adjustments and improvements to my game
God opened up the door, Ain't no need for sneaking
God has provided opportunities for me and I no longer need to sneak around
Worldwide, Name known, 2 g's name owned
I am known worldwide and represent my two initials (GG)
Everytime, On the road, Do a show, Love shown
Every time I perform on tour, I feel love and support from my audience
Motivated by christ to give it all that we can
We are inspired by Christ to give our all in our music and message
Around the world in a day cause we in demand
We are in high demand and tour frequently around the world
Do you love me? Riders never sleep
I am asking my fans if they love me and saying that true fans are always loyal and supportive
Would you sub me? Bouncing in your jeep
I am asking my fans if they would support and enjoy my music while driving in their car
While the thugs be hanging in the street
While there may be negative elements in the streets, music can serve as an escape
And the clubs be moving to my beats
My music energizes and excites people on the dance floor
I'm swazy, Life knock hard like jay-z
I am clever and resourceful, like Jay-Z, but life can still be difficult
When interscope want a bomb hit, They page me
When the record label Interscope wants a hit song, they contact me
You know what like, Orville Reddinbocker, I keep it poppin baby
I keep things popping, like the famous popcorn brand Orville Redenbacher
We bout to take you on a journey and you can't stop it baby
We are about to take our audience on a musical journey that they won't want to miss
They say i'm crazy, Cuzz I act like this
Some people may think I'm crazy for being myself and expressing myself freely
Tour the world, And got the dance floor packed like this
We have toured the world and filled dance floors with our music
I wanna live life the rich and give to the poor
I want to enjoy financial success but also be a generous giver to those in need
So, We can all have dough and educate to get mo'
By providing financial resources and education, we can empower everyone to succeed
Check those, Wreck those, That get out of pocket
We will confront and deal with anyone who gets out of line or disrespects us
While they melting like chocolate, We the ones makin profit
We are making great profits while others are falling apart like melted chocolate
You can't change mines, My lyrics got hang time
I cannot be convinced to change my mind, and my music has a lasting impact
Beat so tight, If you could see it, It'll be throwing up gang signs
My music has a strong and impressive beat that could even make the singers throw up gang signs
Non-alcoholla, With faith to move a mountain
I do not drink alcohol, and I have faith that can move mountains
You holla, Wit hundreds steady counting
You may holla at me, but I am focused on counting my money
Giving god praise, Come and drink, From his fountain
I give praise to God and invite others to drink from His fountain of blessings
But turn it up and holla back, While you bouncing
I want my fans to turn up the volume and get hyped while bouncing to my music
Contributed by Aubrey C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Niecey Semien
OMG! Still the jam in 2020!
sen187
And in 2022!
Daddy Carrizales
RIP Mr.Solo... Couldn't believe the news, of one of my first favorite gospel rap artists, who really turned me on to being sold out to Christ, yet still true to my style. Hope to do a freestyle with you when I get to the promised prize... Put in a good word for me. Rest easy, in his presence, forever O double Gee...
Lea
Mr. Solo...job well done soldier...rise and shine. You are now on a new assignment... princess Lea ❤️💜
Janae Johnson
Their flow is crazyyyyy 🔥 Praise the most high God!
Kindell
I always remember hearing about them when I was a kid. I've never checked out their music though. This song is HOT!! I love Gospel that appeals to a wider audience than just the church. I can get down in Jesus name to this!
Derrick Logan
Channel surfing 🌊 late at night and came across this video! The beat caught me, then the lyrics touched my spirit in a way which I can't explain, but it felt good!!! Started listening 🎧 intently then realized it was about what God 🙏 meant to them! This was the void in my life....GOD!!!
kazidelicious
I've been to a GG concert and they really know how to do thier thing!! Everyone was having so much fun!
Thedivinechic
I listened to them throughout high school. I know all of their songs verbatim. Hope, they can make money. Best underground rap ever. Wish I met them one day.
Diane Brown
Memories of my teenage years! Jamaica loves u, Gospel Gangstaz!