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
There I Go
Grits Lyrics
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Feel my plea - this is me.
So many years I suffered pain, and some seldom believe what I became: lame and fed up with fame,
The things I value most were deemed worthless, but black and back,
And that I seemed nervous, with no purpose,
So many years I suffered pain, and some seldom believe what I became: lame and fed up with fame,
The things I value most were deemed worthless, but black and back,
Worth its weight in gold,
Penetrate the infrastructure of friend berated, who waited, evaded 'fore life was confiscated,
What made it complicated was, often times, the light reflecting me was dim and faded,
Ooh yeah, and still I made it,
Oh boy, mama's pearling almond joy,
Dodging every blow of Satan's plot employ,
A hero, saving lives that you see before you,
Fighting that which may destroy you, writing your redemption for you,
So, here I go; I brought my frame: the loyal,
Future at four, five - I let you tell your kids about who came before you,
And, if a moment such as this is true, and this desire change your frame of mind, embrace and pray it touches you.
So many years I suffered pain, and some seldom believe what I became: lame and fed up with fame,
The things I value most were deemed worthless, but black and back,
And that I seemed nervous, with no purpose,
So many years I suffered pain, and some seldom believe what I became: lame and fed up with fame,
The things I value most were deemed worthless, but black and back,
And that I seemed nervous, with no purpose.
Yo, I never thought I would of got to the point of tired of rocking these joints,
'Cause my knees bleed like arteries, clotting my want and ambitions,
'Cause my position in this industry steadily, it seems to be, grudgingly keeping me in opposition of opportunities of reaching the unreachable, teaching the un-teachable, speaking the unspeakable,
The realness in life, in the image that of Christ and the way I choose to write it in my diary - the irony is tiring,
Discussing depression, there's so many lessons I've learned, and my concern is for those who connect with it but never get the chance to get it, (so I go everywhere I know)
There's pain and there's suffering,
The game got me hustling for change, and it's strange,
The same issues never get answers or solutions,
It's time for revolution in this music, so I choose to keep on spitting this medicine.
So many years I suffered pain, and some seldom believe what I became: lame and fed up with fame,
The things I value most were deemed worthless, but black and back,
And that I seemed nervous, with no purpose,
So many years I suffered pain, and some seldom believe what I became: lame and fed up with fame,
The things I value most were deemed worthless, but black and back,
And that I seemed nervous, with no purpose.
So many years I suffered pain,
I value most were deemed worthless.
So many years I suffered pain, and some seldom believe what I became,
I value most were deemed worthless, but black and back,
And that I seemed nervous.
So many years I suffered pain, and some seldom believe what I became: lame and fed up with fame,
The things I value most were deemed worthless, but black and back,
And that I seemed nervous, with no purpose,
So many years I suffered pain, and some seldom believe what I became: lame and fed up with fame,
The things I value most were deemed worthless, but black and back,
And that I seemed nervous, with no purpose.
In Grits's song "There I Go," the artist is expressing their struggles, pain, and frustrations with the music industry and society as a whole. The lyrics convey a feeling of being undervalued and overlooked despite their talent and hard work. The recurring theme of "black and back" emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and not compromising their identity for fame or success.
The artist also delves into their personal battles with depression and how they use their music to connect with others who may be going through similar struggles. The line "discussing depression, there's so many lessons I've learned, and my concern is for those who connect with it but never get the chance to get it" highlights the importance of addressing mental health issues and the lack of resources available to some.
The final verse speaks to the need for change and revolution in music and society. The artist recognizes the power of their voice and their platform and chooses to use it to spread a message of hope and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel my struggle, feel my pain,
Feel my plea - this is me.
I want you to understand my journey and the hardships I've faced. This is who I am.
So many years I suffered pain, and some seldom believe what I became: lame and fed up with fame,
The things I value most were deemed worthless, but black and back,
And that I seemed nervous, with no purpose,
I've faced many struggles and setbacks, and people didn't see my worth. I felt lost and purposeless at times.
Worth its weight in gold,
Penetrate the infrastructure of friend berated, who waited, evaded 'fore life was confiscated,
What made it complicated was, often times, the light reflecting me was dim and faded,
Ooh yeah, and still I made it,
Despite facing challenges and feeling like I wasn't valued, I persevered and made it through. It wasn't easy, but it was worth it.
Oh boy, mama's pearling almond joy,
Dodging every blow of Satan's plot employ,
A hero, saving lives that you see before you,
Fighting that which may destroy you, writing your redemption for you,
So, here I go; I brought my frame: the loyal,
Future at four, five - I let you tell your kids about who came before you,
I've faced demons and hardships, but I've also fought for what's right and tried to make a positive impact on those around me. I hope that I can inspire future generations.
And, if a moment such as this is true, and this desire change your frame of mind, embrace and pray it touches you.
I hope that my story and journey can inspire and impact others for the better. If this resonates with you, I hope you embrace it and find strength in it.
Yo, I never thought I would of got to the point of tired of rocking these joints,
'Cause my knees bleed like arteries, clotting my want and ambitions,
'Cause my position in this industry steadily, it seems to be, grudgingly keeping me in opposition of opportunities of reaching the unreachable, teaching the un-teachable, speaking the unspeakable,
I've faced physical and mental exhaustion from pursuing my career in music. It's been difficult to break through and reach certain audiences.
There's pain and there's suffering,
The game got me hustling for change, and it's strange,
The same issues never get answers or solutions,
It's time for revolution in this music, so I choose to keep on spitting this medicine.
The music industry can be harsh and it's hard to see change. But I hope to contribute to a revolution in music by speaking truth and spreading positivity through my music.
Contributed by Levi W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.