N.J.D.
Json Lyrics
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I remember just thinking, what you was even gonna look like before you got here man
And I sat down to myself man, and I just began writing, the Lord put something on my spirit man,
It was just a way of me speaking to you things I wanted to relate to you man
This is my, letter to Jalen,
And I’m praying, when you get older you comprehend what I’m saying
Man I’m here for you, and I’m making it clear to you
And I know it’s rough, and obstacles will come against you
But you ain’t got to, go through what your daddy’s been through
God has sent you, with the hand of His might
I demand you understand His whole plan for your life!
Please! Don’t abandon the light
Cause it may be years before you veer back from the land of the night
Understand what is right and let no man lead you
Be a leader, no matter what they feed you
And I’ma teach you, that you must crawl for your walk
If you fall it’s a start, proceed with all of your heart
It’s all a part of growing up, learn from mistakes that you make
So when you face em again, you know what’s up
And weigh out ya options, don’t dive in to things head first
Manage your money, spend when you breaking a little break a little bread first
Keep you a plan, and only do what you can
When you accept responsibility, your truly a man
*phone rings*
Hey Dawan this is Jason
Hey Jason, where you at?
Oh I’m just at the studio, I was just giving you a call to let you know that I love you, you know I love you right?
Yeah, I love you too.
Okay, well I’ll be home a little bit later. I’ll see you when I get there
Jason, can we play the game when you get home?
Yeah that’s cool, we could play the game when I get there, aight? I’ll see you later.
Alright, bye.
DeJuan
DeJuan, your not my son biologically
You have a dad, but still you have a father in me
When we met, truly I was still lost in the streets
You were four years old, and stuttered as you were talking to me
I remember clearly, you hated smoking severely,
I did it around you anyway, claimed that I loved you dearly
It all was a lie, and my heart was desperately wicked
Expect that from man, when his focus ain’t Christ centered
But, for your forgiveness is what I’m asking
I murdered the flesh, you see the old man lays in the casket
Life everlasting, I’m trying to tell you what real is
Hell is hot, it ain’t something you wanna deal with
The world will paint this picture about, money and fashion
Can’t take it with you, when your body returns to ashes
(What I’m trying to say), don’t do what I did, but do what I do now
See Christ lives in me, I really do love you now
I thank the Lord for bringing our relationship closer
Secluding us from danger, keeping anger from boiling over
And as you grow, throughout your life situations
I’m here for you the same but know Christ is your foundation
I Jason (I Jason), take ye LaWanda (take ye LaWanda), my wedded wife (my wedded wife), to have and to hold (to have and to hold), for this day forward (for this day forward), for better or for worse (for better or for worse), for richer or for poorer (for richer or for poorer), in sickness (in sickness), and in health (and in health), and to love (and to love), and to cherish (and to cherish), till death do us part (till death do us part), according to God’s holy ordinance (according to God’s holy ordinance)...
I thank God for my wife, the love of my life, my heart and my soul
Woman of Christ, more valuable than the price of gold
I pray that it shows through affection my deepest emotions
Keeping me open, your love flows deep as an ocean
You’re the shirt on my back, pants on my butt
You’re the twinkle in my eye, crutches that are standing me up
My love, you’re my wife, you’re my friend, my light when its dim
My smiles or my grins, its like your everything (from within?)
I love you, and put no one but the Lord before you
I’ll endure through the pain because I adore you
Virtuous woman, adorably stunning, your beautiful
You love me and you should know that the feeling is mutual
What more can I do for you, before I’m smothered in dirt?
Cause it’s only right for me to love you, like Christ loves the Church
And He died for us, so know I’ll do whatever it takes
Then He rose for us, so know through Him we never will break
Through heartaches, all the ups and downs, the smiles and frowns, whatever
Long as we stay focused on God we’ll be the glory together
Holy, matrimony, such a wonderful thing
With my beautiful queen, as we both serve a glorious King
I thank God, for what He’s done in my life
And I gotta give Him thanks for my son and my wife
My whole fam, I know it’s a blessing to have
Nikki, Jaylin, Duwan, through the good and the bad (X2)
I thank God
The song "N.J.D." by Json is a heartfelt letter to the rapper's son Jalen, as well as a reflection on his relationship with his stepson, DeJuan, and his wife, LaWanda. It is a mix of fatherly advice, confession of past mistakes, and gratitude for the blessings of family and faith. The song begins with a message to Jalen, emphasizing the importance of a Christ-like life and urging him to avoid the pitfalls of the world. The lyrics speak to the challenges that Jalen may face as he grows up, but emphasize the necessity of learning from mistakes and accepting responsibility. The letter ends with a heartwarming exchange between Jason and his stepson, DeJuan, in which Jason expresses his love for DeJuan and the role he plays as a father figure in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Jaylin man, dag man you 8 months dawg
I remember thinking about what you would look like before you were born and then I was inspired to write to you.
This is my, letter to Jalen,
I am writing this message to you, Jalen.
And I’m praying, when you get older you comprehend what I’m saying
I hope that as you grow up, you will understand what I am trying to tell you.
Man I’m here for you, and I’m making it clear to you
I want you to know that I am here for you and always will be.
That a Christ-like life is where I’ll be steering you
I want to guide you to living a life like Christ.
But you ain’t got to, go through what your daddy’s been through
You don't have to endure the same struggles as your father.
Please! Don’t abandon the light
I urge you to not turn away from what is right.
Be a leader, no matter what they feed you
Be a strong leader and don't be swayed by what others tell you.
It’s all a part of growing up, learn from mistakes that you make
Making mistakes is a natural part of growing up and it's important to learn from them.
When you accept responsibility, your truly a man
Taking responsibility for your actions is a sign of maturity and true manhood.
DeJuan, your not my son biologically
Even though I'm not your biological father, I still consider you my son.
You have a dad, but still you have a father in me
Even though you have a father, I am also here to support and guide you.
Expect that from man, when his focus ain’t Christ centered
People will make mistakes when they're not focused on Christ.
I murdered the flesh, you see the old man lays in the casket
I have left my old ways behind and am a new person now.
Can’t take it with you, when your body returns to ashes
You can't take material possessions with you when you die.
See Christ lives in me, I really do love you now
I have accepted Christ and that has changed the way I love you.
You’re the twinkle in my eye, crutches that are standing me up
You are my support system through thick and thin.
My love, you’re my wife, you’re my friend, my light when its dim
You are not only my wife, but also my friend and the one who brings light into my life.
What more can I do for you, before I’m smothered in dirt?
What else can I do for you before I die?
And He died for us, so know I’ll do whatever it takes
Jesus died for us, so I am willing to give everything for you and our family.
Holy, matrimony, such a wonderful thing
Marriage is a wonderful and sacred institution.
I thank God, for what He’s done in my life
I am grateful for all that God has done for me.
And I gotta give Him thanks for my son and my wife
I am especially thankful for my son and my wife.
My whole fam, I know it’s a blessing to have
I am blessed to have my entire family.
Through the good and the bad
We will be there for each other through all the ups and downs.
Nikki, Jaylin, Duwan,
These are the names of the family members mentioned in the song.
God has sent you, with the hand of His might
God has blessed us with your presence in our family.
I demand you understand His whole plan for your life!
I want you to understand God's plan for your life and to follow it.
Long as we stay focused on God we’ll be the glory together
As long as we keep God at the center of our lives, we will succeed together.
Contributed by Mason D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.