Sippin' Some Tea
Grits Lyrics

Get your cups up, get your cups up,
Raise your cups to join in the sipping of tea and camaraderie.

What's up? What's up?
An enthusiastic greeting as everyone prepares to sip tea.

Sipping some tea, really don't need a lot,
Sipping tea is a simple pleasure that doesn't require much to enjoy.

Sipping some tea, favourite folk all in the spot,
The gathering of close friends and family to sip tea is a cherished tradition.

Ain't got a lot; thankful for the little we got,
The group may not have much, but they're thankful for what they do have, including each other's company and the tea they're sipping.

Sip some tea - is this all you got?
The act of sipping tea prompts a moment of reflection on the simple pleasures in life and whether they truly make us happy.

We get together under hazardous conditions,
The group has faced challenges to come together, but they're still united and determined to enjoy their time together.

Mama hugs the folk to gather her provision, reason for living,
The nurturing presence of a mother figure is essential for the group's well-being and sense of purpose.

No substitution when it came to family meetings and greetings,
Nothing can replace the importance of getting together with family and friends for regular gatherings and socializing.

We're all routine, so we .... 'til we got to eating,
The group follows a comforting routine of tea-sipping and gathering until it's time to eat.

Drink of choice seemed old-fashioned a bit, but with the right amount of sugar ya'll be asking for it,
Although tea might seem like an old-fashioned drink, the addition of the right amount of sugar can make it irresistible.

The nectar for the most elite is so prestigious than even Kelly and Regis said that they need this to make it through the week,
Tea is so highly regarded that even famous figures such as Kelly Ripa and Regis Philbin consider it a must-have to get through the week.

Elixir for the broken heart,
Tea can be a comforting and healing drink for those who are hurting emotionally.

No stress, undress, I front to digress,
Tea-sipping is a stress-free activity that allows for relaxation and unwinding.

It's the beginning of a better start,
Sipping tea marks the start of something new, whether it's a new day or a new chapter in life.

Call it a southern delicacy; hospitality begins and ends with this,
In the South, tea-sipping is a symbol of hospitality and signals the beginning and end of a gathering.

And what you can see: I from the dairy,
The tea being sipped likely includes dairy, whether it's milk or cream.

Pay homage 'til I'm 1.30, bowl is sturdy,
The singer will continue to pay homage to the tradition of tea-sipping until he's old and his bowl (or cup) is sturdy.

Glass of tea in my hand - you earned it,
Sipping tea is a reward for hard work or a job well done.

And it recouped my physical attributes, my abs and glutes,
Drinking tea can have physical benefits, such as improving muscle tone.

Had my falls, my "Oops" and I'm...
The artist has faced challenges and setbacks in life, but remains resilient and optimistic.

I love sitting on my back porch, sipping some tea,
Sipping tea on the back porch is a cherished pastime for the artist.

Throwing meat on the grill while the breeze blow easy,
Grilling meat and sipping tea on a lazy summer day is a perfect combination.

I live simply: to simply live and serve Christ,
The artist values simplicity in life and strives to serve his faith.

I'm just blessed to be here and live life,
The singer is grateful to be alive and able to enjoy life's simple pleasures, such as sipping tea.

Had a couple death brushes; guess the devil tried to rush it,
The singer has faced close calls with death, but sees them as attempts by the devil to speed up his demise.

Didn't wanna see me come into the man I'm supposed to be,
The devil doesn't want the singer to reach his full potential as a person and a follower of Christ.

Didn't wanna see me ink it up and link with Gotee, and be the reconciliation of my family tree,
The devil wouldn't want the artist to succeed and become a mediator or peacemaker in his family, as represented by the record company Gotee.

And be a husband to my wife and a father to see tell the truth: that's the ministry you're calling to me,
The artist sees his role as a husband and father as his true calling and mission in life, more important than his work as a musician.

Doing Grits is just a benefit for being obedient, for listening to conviction, hit my knees and repenting,
Being a part of the music group Grits is secondary to the singer's obedience to his faith and the importance of repentance.

Understand that Lordship is how you're making it live,
The singer realizes that living by the principles of his faith is what gives his life meaning and purpose.

Allow my God to dictate every intention and will, and your actions will follow, in the natural sense,
The artist trusts in God to guide his intentions and actions, letting them follow a natural path.

Ain't no needing try and fake it when you're truly committed,
Commitment to one's faith doesn't require any pretense or false displays, as it's genuine and sincere.

And that's real when you can live with just the joy of salvation,
Finding joy and contentment in one's faith and salvation is a powerful and real experience.

Sip tea and just chill, thanking the Lord for breathing: that's grown-man mindset, real man concept,
Sipping tea and taking a moment to be grateful for life is a sign of maturity and represents a true sense of masculinity.

Get a cup and drink up all the tea.
Finally, the artist invites everyone to join in and enjoy the tea together.

(I know you)
A reassurance that the tea-sipping camaraderie is something familiar and comforting to listeners.

Have some tea, (I know you)
Another reminder to join in and sip some tea with the group.

Everything will be, (I promise you)
Assurance that everything will be alright and that there's no need to worry when sipping tea with good company.

It's a-okay, (here, have a glass)
An invitation to relax and enjoy a glass of tea with the group.

It's a lovely day, (I know you)
A recognition of the beauty and joy that can be found in simple pleasures and good company while sipping tea.