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
Open Bar
Grits Lyrics
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‘69 Cadillac, black on both sides,
Here we go, it's open bar time,
Here we go, it's open bar time,
Come on,
Leaning on my side, hanging onto my ride,
‘69 Cadillac, black on both sides,
Here we go.
So get you cups up, get your drink up,
It's living water, baby,
Get your mind in order, baby.
The world is yours, you can kick it any way you want,
You can be a slave forever, you can be the stump that everybody walks over,
Or you can be a boulder and crush those fools like a Buffalo soldier,
Yeah, Tennessee up in the house like this, and we smacking all suckers with the West Coast twist, (we yell)
Dead flow in the Cadillac, baby, the windows rolled down on the Sunset Strip,
The price paid, the blood on the ground laid,
We ‘bout to change the game like the Bones brigade,
And I'm the new Lance Mountain in some D & G jeans,
I'm cold chilling, baby, with the West Coast lean.
No matter who you are, tonight is open bar.
So get you cups up, get your drink up,
It's living water, baby,
Get your mind in order, baby.
Leaning on my side, hanging onto my ride,
‘69 Cadillac, black on both sides,
Here we go, it's open bar time,
Here we go, it's open bar time,
Come on,
Leaning on my side, hanging onto my ride,
‘69 Cadillac, black on both sides,
Here we go.
So get you cups up, get your drink up,
It's living water, baby,
Get your mind in order, baby.
The living liquid is acidic when it's going down exquisite,
Revisited, I did it, live it to the triple digit,
Give it, get it ‘til it pivot with it,
Carter said we did it,
Let it eat at you, acidic,
We got it ‘cause we get it, did it,
In a manner, planned a proper course and took it,
Lead a brighter light of hope, invading games and certain that no one mistook it for a fleeting moment,
On it like a vigilante group,
Purchase ticket, come and see me on it like a business suit,
I'm the supplying the truth, soon ample amounts of ammo,
A word of caution though: never chew off more than you can handle,
This is just a snippet, body ripping in the sample,
Consequences, limit, ain't no gimmicks in this foxhole.
No matter who you are, tonight is open bar.
Propose a toast:
So get you cups up, get your drink up,
It's living water, baby,
Get your mind in order, baby.
Leaning on my side, hanging onto my ride,
‘69 Cadillac, black on both sides,
Here we go, it's open bar time,
Here we go, it's open bar time,
Come on,
Leaning on my side, hanging onto my ride,
‘69 Cadillac, black on both sides,
Here we go, it's open bar time,
Here we go, it's open bar time.
It's that lyrical liquid, miracle liquid,
Same divine wine Jesus pickled the sick with,
Healed the afflicted,
Dipped, sipped and chilled with his click wit,
Last supper for the label, and Grits to break bread with,
A permanent link, penned with a permanent ink,
Discern vessels to eternally think,
For twelve years we been earning our keep, and won't stop,
Shed tears for the lost souls falling asleep,
They spear beers to the homies who was caught in the street,
We say our prayers for the mothers who was left with the grief,
Wait patiently in the night for the thief to creep,
In the blink of an eye, standing at the cold of his feet,
Sipping that living water, keeping my mind in order,
Passing the cup dutifully, it ended up beautifully.
So get you cups up, and get your drink on,
It's living water, baby,
Get your mind in order, baby.
Leaning on my side, hanging onto my ride,
‘69 Cadillac, black on both sides,
Here we go, it's open bar time,
Here we go, it's open bar time,
Come on,
Leaning on my side, hanging onto my ride,
‘69 Cadillac, black on both sides,
Here we go, it's open bar time,
Here we go, it's open bar time.
Get loose if you wanna get loose,
‘Cause we got that juice to make you choose truth,
Over there they pop grits,
Over there they got gooks,
Over here we keep it grade-A 150 proof.
No matter who you are, tonight is open bar.
So get you cups up, get your drink on,
It's living water, baby,
Get your mind in order, baby.
Leaning on my side, hanging onto my ride,
‘69 Cadillac, black on both sides,
Here we go, it's open bar time,
Here we go, it's open bar time,
Come on,
Leaning on my side, hanging onto my ride,
‘69 Cadillac, black on both sides,
Here we go, it's open bar time,
Here we go, it's open bar time.
Get loose if you wanna get loose,
‘Cause we got that juice to make you choose truth,
Over there they pop grits,
Over there they got gooks,
Over here we keep it grade-A 150 proof.
No matter who you are, tonight is open bar.
So get you cups up, get your drink on,
It's living water, baby,
Get your mind in order, baby.
The first verse of Grits's song "Open Bar" sets the scene with the artist leaning on the side of his ‘69 black Cadillac, getting ready for a night of drinking and partying. The chorus "So get you cups up, get your drink up, it's living water, baby, Get your mind in order, baby" encourages the listener to participate and join in on the festivities. The second verse is an uplifting message, highlighting that everyone has the power to shape their own destiny and rise above adversity. The lyrics describe the artist's own journey of success and determination, while encouraging others to do the same.
The bridge is a call for unity and togetherness, regardless of background or identity. It encourages people to come together and raise their glasses in celebration. The final verse is a reflection on the importance of community and support, especially during the tough times. The lyrics acknowledge the struggles of those who have been caught up in violence and loss, and the importance of standing together as a community.
Overall, "Open Bar" is a song about unity, resilience, and the power of coming together to celebrate and support one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Leaning on my side, hanging onto my ride, ‘69 Cadillac, black on both sides, Here we go, it's open bar time, Here we go, it's open bar time, Come on
I am taking a ride in my 1969 Cadillac and getting ready to party with open bar. Let's go!
So get you cups up, get your drink up, It's living water, baby, Get your mind in order, baby.
Let's raise our cups and enjoy the drinks. This is more than just alcohol, it's an experience. Get ready to clear your mind and enjoy the moment.
The world is yours, you can kick it any way you want, You can be a slave forever, you can be the stump that everybody walks over, Or you can be a boulder and crush those fools like a Buffalo soldier, Yeah, Tennessee up in the house like this, and we smacking all suckers with the West Coast twist, (we yell) Dead flow in the Cadillac, baby, the windows rolled down on the Sunset Strip, The price paid, the blood on the ground laid, We ‘bout to change the game like the Bones brigade, And I'm the new Lance Mountain in some D & G jeans, I'm cold chilling, baby, with the West Coast lean.
The world is full of opportunities and you can shape your own destiny. You can be a victim or a conqueror, and we choose to conquer like a Buffalo soldier. We will show our skills and take control while having fun. We will make history and look good doing it.
The living liquid is acidic when it's going down exquisite, Revisited, I did it, live it to the triple digit, Give it, get it ‘til it pivot with it, Carter said we did it, Let it eat at you, acidic, We got it ‘cause we get it, did it, In a manner, planned a proper course and took it, Lead a brighter light of hope, invading games and certain that no one mistook it for a fleeting moment, On it like a vigilante group, Purchase ticket, come and see me on it like a business suit, I'm the supplying the truth, soon ample amounts of ammo, A word of caution though: never chew off more than you can handle, This is just a snippet, body ripping in the sample, Consequences, limit, ain't no gimmicks in this foxhole.
The drinks are acidic but amazing, we have made it to a hundred percent and will continue to enjoy it. We know what we are doing and will stay focused, leading the charge and making things better. We are fighting with purpose and will not let anyone misunderstand us. We are well-prepared and equipped for anything, just be careful not to bite off more than we can chew. This is just a taste, and we are not messing around.
Propose a toast: So get you cups up, get your drink up, It's living water, baby, Get your mind in order, baby.
Let's raise our glasses for a toast and continue the celebration with the same enthusiasm. This drink is more than just alcohol, it's an experience that refreshes our minds and helps us bring our thoughts in order.
Get loose if you wanna get loose, ‘Cause we got that juice to make you choose truth, Over there they pop grits, Over there they got gooks, Over here we keep it grade-A 150 proof.
Relax and have fun, because we have the drinks that will liberate you and inspire you to be honest with yourself. We are different, and we are proud of it. Enjoy top-quality drinks with 150 proof alcohol at our bar.
It's that lyrical liquid, miracle liquid, Same divine wine Jesus pickled the sick with, Healed the afflicted, Dipped, sipped and chilled with his click wit, Last supper for the label, and Grits to break bread with, A permanent link, penned with a permanent ink, Discern vessels to eternally think, For twelve years we been earning our keep, and won't stop, Shed tears for the lost souls falling asleep, They spear beers to the homies who was caught in the street, We say our prayers for the mothers who was left with the grief, Wait patiently in the night for the thief to creep, In the blink of an eye, standing at the cold of his feet, Sipping that living water, keeping my mind in order, Passing the cup dutifully, it ended up beautifully.
The drinks are inspiring and connect us, like the wine used by Jesus to heal the sick. We will enjoy these drinks with our close friends, at the last supper of our union. This musical journey has been marked with plenty of introspection over our 12-year journey. We feel for those who have suffered on the street, and share pains with their mothers. However, as we wait for the thief to strike, we won't lose our minds, as we will stay level-headed, passing the cup dutifully and ending the celebration beautifully.
Contributed by Audrey M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
bStill1
I have all of Grits albums & have been a fan since I heard them feature on Out of Eden 1st record. I would have to say Grits first 3 albums are my favorite & I have to agree... but I also like The Art of Translation. But Grits did do big shift creatively with their music on their future album releases to appeal more mainstream, I guess...maybe their sound just evolved. Grits music has always been a reflection of current music trend. same with Gotee label-mates Out of Eden...
Omagus
Completely agree. The first three albums from Grits were really creative and dope. Not sure what happened after that. If you have Mental Release, Factors of the 7 and Grammatical Revolutions, you already have the best Grits has to offer.
babyherc
This is my a favorite Grits cut I rock this in the gym every morning making people wonder what I am listening to. Praise God fellas keep doin' what ya doin'.
Sean Adams
man Grits has been doing so long. They were like the first Gospel rappers I ever heard. Mental Releases! gotee and reach records reppin for Christ
Renan Inomata
naum consigo parar de ouvir essa musica :|
Murphy Bros
Grits are the pioneers of Christ Rap..... Been spinnin em since mental releases!
minusthecynic
awesome song love the transformation that takes place when the guy in the hoodie drinks his cup of living water great analogy of the change that takes place in our lives once Christ comes into our hearts see romans 12:1
manzimama
love this song!
bStill1
yes. hopefully Grits musical direction will come full circle & revisit type of sound lyrically why we all became fans...
cheryl anne Sedler
this will reach whom it needs to reach. know that godisanegro. i love the fly away song from them you have a ministry i am 54 and a former sound tech and these guys blend well keep up da good work.