They have recieved several Gospel Music Association Dove Awards throughout their career. Their first first was "Rap/Hip Hop Song" for "Alcoholic Plagiarism", from Factors of the Seven. The next year they took the same award for "They All Fall Down", from Grammatical Revolution. In 2003 The Art Of Translation won the award for "Rap/Hip Hop Album", and the following year their song "Believe" from the same album took "Rap/Hip Hop Song". They also shared in the "Special Event Album" that year, for their contribution to !Hero The Rock Opera.
Album list:
1. Mental Releases
2. Factors of the Seven
3. Grammatical Revolution in the Spirit
4. Art of Translation
5. Dichotomy A
6. Dichotomy B
7. Art of Transformation (remix album of Translation)
8. 7 (best of album)
9. Redemption
10. The Greatest Hits
11. Reiterate
12. Quarantine
Hopes & Dreams
Grits Lyrics
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You off a twang 'cause my thang is respectable,
I get in where I fit in,
No secrets, nothing's hidden,
I check the heads bobbing and throbbing 'cause of written material,
Milking y'all like cereal,
Ethereal messages, portrayal of my Jesus Christ,
I guess, it's just the way I chose to use my chords to bring the news,
Zzzz goes the lightning; it's crackling, it's frightening,
Much needed calling card to prevent from falling hard, hitting your head on pavement,
You need to heed my wavelengths,
Precocious with the info; now why you living sinful?
Your nature's beginning to swallow you, friends beginning to follow you,
The devil's pulling strings to demolish and abolish you,
Like foetuses, his cohorts - the Roscos and Cletuses,
Write it like Carman, with the intent of harming,
Attacks in every area, deadly like malaria and viruses,
I can see the hurt in you irises,
"Why was this turmoil aimed at me?" you cursed,
Put in reverse, I suspect aptly,
My start is required, and questions - you just heard it,
Take a script, brought to life, make some changes and reword it,
Take Holly with the Wally ???,
Put asunder, scatter blunders,
Fresh manna feeds the hunger.
Why you living on a chance for hopes and dreams, when you should be taking life the way that it seems?
Nothing good will manifest, you're still intent on being blessed,
Why you living on a chance for hopes and dreams?
Why you living on a chance for hopes and dreams, when you should be taking life the way that it seems?
Nothing good will manifest, you're still intent on being blessed,
Why you living on a chance for hopes and dreams?
Recollections and memoirs of a pre-saved era,
Though I waddled in the truth, I still dipped in the devil's terror,
That is bad; you could say I had my share of it,
Doing nothing drastic, depending how you stare at it,
Skipping down the roads, I see the signs ahead,
And then cadaver central opens once the flesh is dead,
Because it's Noda not Yoda, don't sweat wend finding paths; just select the narrow, 'cause the broad has booby-traps for me to fall in, and altogether miss my calling,
Snares changed strategically, rounds change metaphysically,
Fools don't know, but yet they really don't know,
The failure to receive the wisdom stumps the inner-man's growth,
It's difficult to comprehend if you can't fathom the rap,
I ask you - what if the rapture sweeps past?
In the end is only when you feel the strength of the seven,
Sorrow goes out for opposition,
Armageddon is the place where his kingdom will cross the lost,
And victory goes unto those who took the cross,
So now I take the stance, subject myself to persecution,
Since I been informed I'm not alarmed,
My execution in the public,
My relationship with Christ - none above it, I love it,
I'm mesmerized beyond infatuation,
To show the love of Christ tightens other relations,
Waiting in his midst to catch a glimpse of his glory.
Why you living on a chance for hopes and dreams, when you should be taking life the way that it seems?
Nothing good will manifest, you're still intent on being blessed,
Why you living on a chance for hopes and dreams?
Why you living on a chance for hopes and dreams, when you should be taking life the way that it seems?
Nothing good will manifest, you're still intent on being blessed,
Why you living on a chance for hopes and dreams?
Yo, change that beat, so they can peek my direction,
To bloodstreams, legal syringes of rhyme lectures,
Infections as wounds cleanse, and turn up like prunes,
Soon call on his name, some will still see doom,
You assume 'cause you mention him as lord of your life on award shows and albums, everything is alright,
Who you? I never knew,
Say you did work for me, but you can start now, depart now, worker of iniquity,
Them shout-outs get you spat out quicker than cobras,
Living beyond reproach until your sins found you out,
You choke and gasp, in his name you ask forgiveness of your past, and acquittal for your task,
Ask me, you're living on chances with lucky odds,
Get one up, still breathing, fronting with God,
But the time has come, don't miss the cue,
Be false or true 'cause them "Freak me, baby" - "Thanks to my saviour" days are through,
Straight up, I'm tired of fakes that be claiming in the family,
Granted, our mother's one, but our father's no foe,
So those who claim religion, hope your life is the proof,
Ain't no playing with you, spoke in love, but in truth,
And intentions of being blessed, and nothing good manifest,
And in your life you're living on a chance of hopes and dreams.
Why you living on a chance for hopes and dreams, when you should be taking life the way that it seems?
Nothing good will manifest, you're still intent on being blessed,
Why you living on a chance for hopes and dreams?
Why you living on a chance for hopes and dreams, when you should be taking life the way that it seems?
Nothing good will manifest, you're still intent on being blessed,
Why you living on a chance for hopes and dreams?
Why you living on a chance for hopes and dreams, when you should be taking life the way that it seems?
Nothing good will manifest, you're still intent on being blessed,
Why you living on a chance for hopes and dreams?
Why you living on a chance for hopes and dreams?
The lyrics to Grits's song Hopes & Dreams revolve around the theme of living life with purpose and not just chasing after vague hopes and dreams. The first verse talks about the power of words and the responsibility of using language to bring positivity into the world. The rapper talks about how he could have chosen to focus on pain and negativity, but instead, he chooses to use his chords to spread the message of Jesus Christ. The lyrics also touch on the idea of how our actions have consequences, and we need to be mindful of the choices we make. The chorus of the song emphasizes that living a meaningful life requires focusing on the present moment and not living in hope for some distant future.
The second verse delves into the rapper's personal experiences and his journey of self-discovery. He talks about the consequences of his past actions when he dipped into the devil's terror, but he has since chosen to follow the narrow path. The verse also touches on the importance of receiving wisdom to grow as a person. The lyrics also paint a picture of Armageddon, where God's kingdom will cross the lost. The verse ends with the rapper's commitment to Christ and his willingness to face persecution for his beliefs.
Overall, the lyrics of Hopes & Dreams inspire listeners to live intentionally and to focus on the present moment instead of chasing after vague hopes and dreams. The song emphasizes the importance of personal growth, commitment to faith, and the power of positivity.
Line by Line Meaning
Ho, ho, hey, the way my selectable delectables be written,
I'm proud of the way I write my music and how people respond to it.
You off a twang 'cause my thang is respectable,
My style may be different and unfamiliar, but it's still worthy of respect.
I get in where I fit in,
I find my place in life where I can contribute the most.
No secrets, nothing's hidden,
I have nothing to hide and I'm transparent in my actions.
I check the heads bobbing and throbbing 'cause of written material,
I observe people enjoying and vibing to my music.
Milking y'all like cereal,
I'm successful in selling my music to fans.
Ethereal messages, portrayal of my Jesus Christ,
I use my music as a medium to communicate messages inspired by my faith.
I guess, it's just the way I chose to use my chords to bring the news,
I found music as the most effective way to deliver my message.
Instead of pain, I realize there's power in the name,
I believe there's more power in spreading positivity and hope than pain.
Zzzz goes the lightning; it's crackling, it's frightening,
I use powerful and striking imagery to convey my message.
Much needed calling card to prevent from falling hard, hitting your head on pavement,
My music serves as a warning or wake-up call to avoid making mistakes that may lead to destructive consequences.
You need to heed my wavelengths,
I believe that my message or energy can positively influence those who are attuned to it.
Precocious with the info; now why you living sinful?
I deliver my message with a sense of urgency and concern for people's spiritual well-being.
Your nature's beginning to swallow you, friends beginning to follow you,
Living a life of sin can put you in a downward spiral and negatively affect those around you.
The devil's pulling strings to demolish and abolish you,
I believe that evil forces are at work to bring people down and ruin their lives.
Like foetuses, his cohorts - the Roscos and Cletuses,
The devil's minions or followers, like Rosco and Cletus, try to lure and deceive people.
Write it like Carman, with the intent of harming,
I use my music to fight against evil and spread positivity instead of causing harm.
Attacks in every area, deadly like malaria and viruses,
I see the effects of evil in different aspects of life and view them as harmful as diseases.
I can see the hurt in your irises,
I can sense the pain and hurt that people feel through their eyes.
"Why was this turmoil aimed at me?" you cursed,
People can question why they experience hardship or suffering in life.
Put in reverse, I suspect aptly,
Instead of focusing on past mistakes, I try to learn from them and move forward.
My start is required, and questions - you just heard it,
I believe that people need to start with faith and ask questions to find their purpose in life.
Take a script, brought to life, make some changes and reword it,
I encourage people to take the teachings and messages from their faith and apply them in their own lives.
Take Holly with the Wally ???,
This line is difficult to interpret or explain its meaning.
Put asunder, scatter blunders,
I urge people to overcome their mistakes and avoid repeating them.
Fresh manna feeds the hunger.
I believe that continuous learning and growth is essential for personal and spiritual development.
Yo, change that beat, so they can peek my direction,
I want people to pay attention to my message through my music and change the beat to draw them towards it.
To bloodstreams, legal syringes of rhyme lectures,
I use my music as a vessel to deliver powerful messages and striking metaphors.
Infections as wounds cleanse, and turn up like prunes,
I believe that struggles and hardships can ultimately lead to growth and new beginnings.
Soon call on his name, some will still see doom,
I encourage people to find hope and salvation through faith, despite some still seeing despair or hopelessness.
You assume 'cause you mention him as lord of your life on award shows and albums, everything is alright,
Merely mentioning God or faith in public may not necessarily reflect one's true beliefs or actions in life.
Who you? I never knew,
I question the authenticity and sincerity of someone who claims to be religious but their actions do not align with that belief.
Say you did work for me, but you can start now, depart now, worker of iniquity,
I confront those who claim to have worked for God, but their actions may have been contradictory or harmful to others.
Them shout-outs get you spat out quicker than cobras,
Mere recognition or mention of God may not excuse one's actions or intentions.
Living beyond reproach until your sins found you out,
One may lead a seemingly perfect or righteous life, but their true character or actions may eventually come to light.
You choke and gasp, in his name you ask forgiveness of your past, and acquittal for your task,
I believe that true repentance and seeking forgiveness through faith can bring redemption and healing.
Ask me, you're living on chances with lucky odds,
Living a life without faith or purpose may feel like taking a gamble with uncertain, but fortunate, outcomes.
Get one up, still breathing, fronting with God,
Merely surviving or overcoming challenges without spiritual or personal growth may still lack genuine faith or purpose.
But the time has come, don't miss the cue,
I believe that one should not wait too long to find their purpose or faith in life.
Be false or true 'cause them "Freak me, baby" - "Thanks to my saviour" days are through,
I call attention to the hypocrisy of claiming faith but also indulging in sinful behavior or habits.
Straight up, I'm tired of fakes that be claiming in the family,
I'm frustrated with people who claim to be part of a faith community or family, but their actions don't show it.
Granted, our mother's one, but our father's no foe,
Being part of a faith community is important, but having a personal relationship with God is even more crucial.
So those who claim religion, hope your life is the proof,
I encourage people who claim to be religious or have faith to prove it through their actions and lifestyle.
Ain't no playing with you, spoke in love, but in truth,
I am sincere and blunt in delivering my message, even if it may be difficult to hear.
And intentions of being blessed, and nothing good manifest,
Merely wanting to be blessed or fortunate without taking action or making changes may not result in any positive outcomes.
And in your life you're living on a chance of hopes and dreams.
Living a life without purpose or faith may feel like hoping for something that may not ever come true.
Contributed by Carson V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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