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
Millenium
Grits Lyrics
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Charactered by skin nature
Lustful galavantin
You choose the nomenclature
Clearer than water
As I overturn
The cistern
My story's complete
When it is his turn
Time's unnecessary
For diligent worker
A chance for this
Philanthropist
Post-Jesus circa
My pestilence
Is petulant
Rebuke the adversary
The shoot their flatulent
Blend with commentary 1-9-9-9
Ain't hard to find
Face to the grind
As you stare
At the timeline
2 g's
Who survived this
When the smoke settles
And the air clears
You're face to face
With your worst fears
[HOOK]
Wells spring forth
What did you bring forth
All this time you had
Millennium arrival
All I really-really wanna see is
All I really-really wanna see (see) is (is)
In these last days
Many believing
Too many sleeping
Nobody trying to awaken
Worshiping satan
Unconsciously
In a state of repubate
A house divided
Righteously unabiding
Religiously reunited
To the flesh love
Collections of the best
Of from the last love
Gave up your first love
Cursed by complacency
Why the descention from above
You used to be dedicated
And word related
But since you got your choice
Of your final destiny
The millenium
It's the end ya'll
The millenium
[HOOK]
The lyrics of Grits’ song Millennium are a commentary on the state of the world during the turn of the millennium, particularly on the changes and developments that were happening in society and in people’s attitudes. The opening lines describe the last days characterized by lustful behavior and people’s obsession with their physical self, and how one gets to choose how to define and name it. The verse mentions how the singer’s personal journey is complete, and those who come after him will get their chance eventually. Time is deemed unnecessary for diligent work, and there’s an opportunity for a philanthropist to make a difference.
The pre-chorus is a call to arms that emphasizes how the millennium is not the end, but merely the beginning of a new chapter. It lists the dangers of being complacent and not awakening to the reality that the world is divided between people who worship Satan and those who are dedicated to righteousness. The chorus itself is a hopeful message - asking what kind of things people are bringing forth as the world enters a new era. The hook repeats twice, with a desire to see positive things happening, implying that the world is not wholly lost, and that there is still hope for better things as the new millennium begins.
Line by Line Meaning
The last days
Referring to the end times
Charactered by skin nature
Human behavior is driving these times
Lustful galavantin
People are indulging in sinful behavior and indulging in materialism
You choose the nomenclature
People have a choice in how they label and interpret these times
Clearer than water
The situation is very obvious and cannot be ignored
As I overturn The cistern
I am exposing what has been hidden
My story's complete Pass to bone When it is his turn
My life's work is done, and it's time for someone else to carry on
Time's unnecessary For diligent worker A chance for this Philanthropist
Those who work hard and give generously don't need much time, and they have opportunities to make an impact
Post-Jesus circa My pestilence Is petulant
The current era is after Jesus, and the destructive forces of society are immature and childish
Rebuke the adversary The shoot their flatulent Blend with commentary 1-9-9-9
We need to stand up to those who try to bring us down, even if they only spout hot air. The year 1999 is mentioned as a reference point for the commentary.
Ain't hard to find Face to the grind As you stare At the timeline
The truth is easy to see if you stay focused and work hard. Reflecting on past events can provide context for the present.
2 g's Who survived this When the smoke settles And the air clears You're face to face With your worst fears
The song is referencing the Y2K scare and asking who will survive if technology fails us. When the chaos clears, we are forced to face our deepest fears.
Wells spring forth What did you bring forth All this time you had Millennium arrival
As we near the end of a millennium, we should ask ourselves what we have accomplished so far and what we want to achieve in the future.
All I really-really wanna see is All I really-really wanna see (see) is (is)
This repetition emphasizes the desire to see progress and positive change.
In these last days Many believing Too many sleeping Nobody trying to awaken
Some people are aware of the need for change, but many are ignoring the signs and not taking action.
Worshiping satan Unconsciously In a state of repubate
People are following destructive beliefs and habits without realizing it, and this is leading to moral decay.
A house divided Righteously unabiding Religiously reunited
Society is divided, and people are not following moral principles. There is a need for spiritual unity and renewal.
To the flesh love Collections of the best Of from the last love Gave up your first love
People are focused on material things and seeking pleasure, and this is causing them to abandon their true values and priorities.
Cursed by complacency Why the descention from above
People are too comfortable and not taking action, and this is causing them to fall from grace and lose their connection to the divine.
You used to be dedicated And word related But since you got your choice Of your final destiny The millennium
In the past, people were more committed to their faith and values, but in modern times, many are focused on personal choice and individualism instead.
It's the end ya'll The millennium
The end of the millennium is significant and marks a turning point for humanity.
Wells spring forth What did you bring forth All this time you had Millennium arrival
The chorus is repeated to emphasize the need for reflection and action.
Contributed by Juliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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