Dead Preacher
Jackie Hill Perry Lyrics

Wake up 6 in the morning, sun is steady shining
Starting the day early with a positive attitude.

The blinds rising, I'm yawning, ready to get this money
A desire to succeed and provide for oneself.

Kevin heartless, Eddie hustle, my struggle nothing funny
Reference to characters dealing with struggles in a movie.

Open this book of tricks, magician dipped in Armani
Hiding something behind a facade of wealth and success.

Open this book of scripts, scripture flipping I'm running
Using religion as a means of personal gain.

Out of time to find scriptures slick to get money
Running out of ways to manipulate others for financial gain.

Out the pockets of bodies, pick pocketing pews
Taking money from congregants without their knowledge or consent.

Prophet is what they call me, my pockets profit off you
Using religious titles to gain power and wealth.

I retain the stock when I exchange the truth
Keeping the benefits of truth for oneself instead of sharing it with others.

My aim is not to click, bang, shoot at the jewels who's hanging round my neck, blue diamonds on my noose
Not focused on materialistic desires and possessions.

A parable's what I'll preach, tithes rise when they confused
Using stories to confuse people into giving more money.

Convicted sometimes a 9 to 5 I can't, I John 9 High 5
Having to resort to illegal or immoral means to earn a living.

And rob the saints, it's easy
Taking advantage of those who trust and believe in you.

I'm giving out masks today, a masquerade
Pretending to be someone or something you're not.

They just doing what they master say, I'm passing lanes
Following someone else's orders instead of doing what's right.

Listening to Wu-Tang in my speaker, sipping my macchiato, gotta get my cream up
Focusing more on worldly pleasures than one's own morality.

Got communion in the AM, hope they don't whine like crushed grapes
Making light of religious sacraments and rituals.

Blood pressure raising, heard a voice say, "Aye, You remind me of Balaam."
Feeling guilty or ashamed about one's actions or thoughts.

I heard about him before, two colors what I paint with
Using morality as a means of manipulation and deceit.

All I see is green like the Wiz when his mind changes
Only focused on money and success.

I take a puff of purpIe, I preach good when I fly with angels
Religious inspiration or ideas gained through drug use.

As I stand before the people underneath the steeple
Presenting oneself as a religious authority figure.

Kinda thinkin' twice like I'm repeating sequels
Questioning one's own beliefs or actions.

Then I think about my life, bigger than cathedrals
Having a greater purpose beyond materialistic desires.

How it's flyer than a kite on the back of eagles
Feeling a sense of pride and accomplishment for one's achievements.

I'm good on getting low like I float with seagulls
Not easily affected by negative influences or the opinions of others.

You can't shake me, I ain't Haiti with a case of seizures
Not easily swayed from one's beliefs or values.

So open up the book of God, my motives hidden like it's living in some camouflage
Using religion to mask one's true intentions or motivations.

Cameras are all around me, paparazzi feelin'
Feeling like one is constantly being watched or judged.

Papa bought to rob the children up out they chill en's
Taking advantage of the innocence or naivete of children.

My pupils to the ceiling, like students sitting on the roof, prayers loosed
Praying for guidance or forgiveness while feeling overwhelmed or helpless.

I hope he hear it, never mind
Uncertainty or lack of confidence in one's religious beliefs.

Let's get in this text, a 100 or so characters in front of me
Focusing on religious texts for guidance or inspiration.

Tell 'em turn John 3, when the singers done like John B
Using religious text as a means of teaching others.

My mind seems to be light like high beams
Feeling enlightened or inspired by religious teachings.

Read right into the story of God's son, my Nas stomach feeling funny
Feeling a physical reaction to religious teachings or beliefs.

I can't focus, this problem I can't show it
Feeling distracted or overwhelmed by one's problems and struggles

The tape rolling, they ready to swim and I'm Frank Ocean
Feeling unprepared or out-of-place in a religious setting.

I think. Conviction gripping my neck and I can't choke
Feeling guilty or ashamed about one's actions or thoughts.

This hope is prying my eyes open, no one sees my soul is solar
Feeling hopeful and optimistic about one's future prospects.

The Son is coming for me, tell him wait
Having hope and faith in a religious figure or teaching.

Entire place is quiet now, my wife's face is a quiet frown
Feeling judged or criticized by one's loved ones.

My mind state is acquired now, I'm prostrate
Feeling humbled or submissive to a higher power.

My face is down, my mind is changed
Feeling a sense of transformation or redemption.

I whisper vows, he listens now, I'm wowed how
Making a commitment to religious beliefs and teachings.

He's everything I've been looking for
Finding fulfillment or purpose through religious belief.

In the book I was flipping like a gymnast or a centerfold
Studying religious texts intently and diligently.

For some sinner dough, now I know he knows this sinner though
Realizing that one's actions or thoughts are not hidden from a higher power.

So my soul was searching for a source to put his symptoms on
Feeling lost or confused about one's struggles or issues.

Now my soul is richer than it's ever been, heaven-sent medicine
Feeling a sense of fulfillment or contentment through religious belief.

Seen it in the middle of my meddlin'
Finding redemption or insight despite one's past mistakes or misdeeds.

Sin was in my skin but now his riches in my melanin
Feeling a sense of transformation or redemption through religious belief.

Now my soul is richer than it's ever been
Feeling a sense of fulfillment or contentment through religious belief.