KJ-52 (Jonah Sorrentino) is a Christian rapper from Tampa, in Florida. He w… Read Full Bio ↴KJ-52 (Jonah Sorrentino) is a Christian rapper from Tampa, in Florida. He was born on June 26, 1975. He's known for two songs addressed to another rapper, Eminem. The name stems from "KJ," which was an abbreviation of his old rap name (King J. Mac) and according to KJ, also stands for "knowledge and justification. "52" (pronounced "five-two") represents the miracle of the five loaves and two fish as told in the Bible. KJ-52 feels he is spreading the word of the Lord in much the same way Jesus shared the food in the story.
He was awarded the Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year for "Never Look Away" and Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards of 2007. KJ-52 also has four Dove awards to add to his 'collection.'
KJ-52's song "You're Gonna Make it" was played at the end of Cold Case Season 5 Episode 8 "It Takes a village." He rapped in the Newsboys version of Jesus Freak alongside, and had a part in TobyMac's remix of One World.
He has been rapping since 1993 (age 18), and his current label is BEC.

Do What I Do
KJ-52 Lyrics

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내 삶에 음악은
감점밖에 되지 못하고
밥벌이가 바뻐도
날 더 잘 키우고자 하셨던
나의 어머니는 딴 건
신경쓰지도 말라셨지만
난 정 반대였어
간절하려 했고

날 가르쳐 왔던 인생도
아무리 원해도
쉽게 넌 실패해
또 쉴새없이 뛴데도
무관심에서 헤엄
헤어나올 수 없어 목메어
아버지 좀 어떻게 해줘
What I can do it Daddy
What I can do it Daddy
What I can do it Daddy
What I can do it Daddy
What I can do it Daddy
What I can do it Daddy
What I can do it Daddy
아빠 난 말야
진짜 하나도
잘한 거 없다 알어
말썽만 팔고
사온 거라곤
층간 소음 난동
반항 속 날 뭐라고
손 마주 잡고 키워왔어
지쳐갔던 가족
나 혼자서 감정잡지 못하고
살고픈 삶 살 거라며
고집 곧이곧대로
말 듣지 않으려
입을 다물거나
악쓰며 귀를 막으려 하는 걸
어떻게 참았어
자식놈 하나
좀 제대로 키워 가나 보다
싶을 때 망할 것
미친 듯 떼쓰고
되물어 대체 꿈을 왜 숨겨
20대에
스스로에게 되물어보면
알 수 있게 될 걸
아빠의 삶을 꽤 물었어
아빠 꿈은 뭐였는지
이제 와서
무슨 소용없는 질문
무거운 줄 몰랐던
내가 어깨에 얹어 놓은 짐들
걱정들이 몰아쳐
어떻게 버텨 왔어 아버지
what I can do it daddy
what I can do it daddy
what I can do it daddy
what I can do it daddy
what I can do it daddy
what I can do it daddy
what I can do it daddy
what I can do it daddy
what I can do it daddy
what I can do it daddy
what I can do it daddy
엄마한테도 미안
심한 반항기가
방 한기 가득 채웠지 매번
사실 엄마가 보였던
걱정과 배려
그걸 나한테 채워 놓은
족쇄로만 취급했어
지금에서야
시름에서
나온 것 인줄 알겠어 다
근데 엄마 그만해줘 난
이제 스스로 나올게
안아주던 품
서로에게 줬던 상처가
다 아물어가듯
이제 다 알아드릴 수 있어
내가 안아 줄게 수십 번
수심 걱정 덜고
믿음 실어줘
많이 실없던 어린 시절도
이젠 희미해졌고
이미 정해졌어
내 꿈은 알잖아
사실 딱 그 뿐
많은 눈물 닦은 후
어지러워 감은 눈
뜰 때가 된 듯해
꿈 깨어 이제 이룰게
어떻게 해야 될진 아직은
잘 모르겠지만
but I can do it mom
but I can do it mom
but I can do it mom
but I can do it mom
but I can do it mom
but I can do it mom but I can do it mom
이건 말야
강한 척 일뿐이야 누나
갑갑하고 막막한 감정이 늘
나를 감싸 쥐고 있는
가둬진 듯한 기분
간절히 기도하며
바랬던 귀로지만
사실 말만 많았지
아직까지 한심한 듯
날 보는 시선이
날 선듯해도
아무렇지 않은 듯 외면
낯선 이들의 태도에
무신경한 듯
사실 도피처를 찾는
겁쟁이일 뿐인데
what I can do it daddy
my family
to confirm what's wrong
I make some just noise
truely I knew it
what's my movement
wanna hustle my life
crush my light
mind tight
knocked twice
you ain't reply that's right
if I aim to my aim
even if it's wrong
who warns me

I'll burn when you turn around me
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Overall Meaning

The song "Do What I Do" by KJ-52 is a deeply personal reflection on the artist's upbringing and the struggles he faced growing up. It is a tribute to his parents, particularly his father, who he turns to for guidance and inspiration. The lyrics describe a difficult childhood, marked by rebellion and self-doubt, but ultimately end with a message of hope and perseverance.

The song begins with KJ-52 acknowledging the importance of music in his life, despite the fact that it has been a source of tension between him and his mother. He reflects on the sacrifices his mother made to support him and his siblings, but also on the conflicts that arose between them due to their different priorities. KJ-52 admits that he was often stubborn and difficult to deal with, but also expresses a desire to succeed and make something of himself.

As the song progresses, KJ-52 turns to his father for support and guidance. He describes his father as a source of strength and stability, someone who always believed in him even when he didn't believe in himself. Through his father's example, KJ-52 learned the importance of perseverance and dedication, and he credits him with helping him become the man he is today. While there were many obstacles along the way, KJ-52 ultimately found a way to overcome them and achieve his dreams.

Overall, "Do What I Do" is a testament to the power of family and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. Despite the challenges he faced growing up, KJ-52 was able to find a way to stay true to himself and achieve his goals, thanks in large part to the love and support of his parents.

Line by Line Meaning

내 삶에 음악은
Music in my life

감점밖에 되지 못하고
Only brings me down

밥벌이가 바뻐도
Even when I'm busy making a living

날 더 잘 키우고자 하셨던
My mother wanted to raise me better

나의 어머니는 딴 건
But she didn't care about other things

신경쓰지도 말라셨지만
She told me not to worry about it

난 정 반대였어
But I strongly disagreed

간절하려 했고
I tried to be sincere

날 가르쳐 왔던 인생도
Even the life lessons she taught me

아무리 원해도
No matter how much I wanted

쉽게 넌 실패해
You easily fail

또 쉴새없이 뛴데도
Even when I keep running without rest

무관심에서 헤엄
Swimming in indifference

헤어나올 수 없어 목메어
Unable to escape, I'm frustrated

아버지 좀 어떻게 해줘
Father, please help me

What I can do it Daddy
What can I do, Daddy?

아빠 난 말야
Dad, you know

진짜 하나도
I haven't done anything real

잘한 거 없다 알어
I know I haven't done anything well

말썽만 팔고
Just causing trouble

사온 거라곤
The only thing I bought

층간 소음 난동
Was making noise on the floor

반항 속 날 뭐라고
What did rebellious me say

손 마주 잡고 키워왔어
Being raised holding hands

지쳐갔던 가족
A tired family

나 혼자서 감정잡지 못하고
Unable to handle emotions alone

살고픈 삶 살 거라며
Saying I should live the life I want

고집 곧이곧대로
Stubbornly following my own path

말 듣지 않으려
Refusing to listen

입을 다물거나
Or keep my mouth shut

악쓰며 귀를 막으려 하는 걸
Trying to block my ears with curses

어떻게 참았어
How did I bear it

자식놈 하나
As your son

좀 제대로 키워 가나 보다
I guess I'll grow up properly

싶을 때 망할 것
When I want to give up

미친 듯 떼쓰고
Going crazy and throwing tantrums

되물어 대체 꿈을 왜 숨겨
Why do you keep hiding your dreams

20대에
In my twenties

스스로에게 되물어보면
If I ask myself

알 수 있게 될 걸
I'll be able to know

아빠의 삶을 꽤 물었어
I asked about your life, dad

아빠 꿈은 뭐였는지
What were your dreams, dad

이제 와서
Now, looking back

무슨 소용없는 질문
What useless questions

무거운 줄 몰랐던
I didn't realize it was heavy

내가 어깨에 얹어 놓은 짐들
The burdens I put on my shoulders

걱정들이 몰아쳐
Worries come rushing in

어떻게 버텨 왔어 아버지
How did you endure, father

what I can do it daddy
What can I do, daddy?

엄마한테도 미안
I'm sorry to my mom too

심한 반항기가
My intense rebellious phase

방 한기 가득 채웠지 매번
Filled the room with tension every time

사실 엄마가 보였던
But what I saw in my mom

걱정과 배려
Was concern and care

그걸 나한테 채워 놓은
She poured it all onto me

족쇄로만 취급했어
But I treated it like shackles

지금에서야
Now, looking back

시름에서
From the worries

나온 것 인줄 알겠어 다
I realize it all came from there

근데 엄마 그만해줘 난
But mom, please stop, I

이제 스스로 나올게
Will come out on my own now

안아주던 품
The embrace you gave

서로에게 줬던 상처가
The wounds we gave each other

다 아물어가듯
Have all healed

이제 다 알아드릴 수 있어
Now I can understand it all

내가 안아 줄게 수십 번
I will hug you dozens of times

수심 걱정 덜고
Worry less about me

믿음 실어줘
Give me faith

많이 실없던 어린 시절도
Even the meaningless childhood

이젠 희미해졌고
Has now become faint

이미 정해졌어
It's already decided

내 꿈은 알잖아
You know my dreams

사실 딱 그 뿐
That's all there is

많은 눈물 닦은 후
After wiping away many tears

어지러워 감은 눈
Blurred vision, feeling dizzy

뜰 때가 된 듯해
It feels like it's time to wake up

꿈 깨어 이제 이룰게
Awakening from the dream, now I'll make it come true

어떻게 해야 될진 아직은
I still don't know what I should do

잘 모르겠지만
But I don't really know

but I can do it mom
But I can do it, mom

이건 말야
This is just

강한 척 일뿐이야 누나
Acting tough, sister

갑갑하고 막막한 감정이 늘
The suffocating and overwhelming emotions always

나를 감싸 쥐고 있는
Enveloping me

가둬진 듯한 기분
Feeling trapped

간절히 기도하며
Praying fervently

바랬던 귀로지만
But even with my eager ears

사실 말만 많았지
I've only been talkative

아직까지 한심한 듯
Still looking pathetic

날 보는 시선이
The way people look at me

날 선듯해도
Even if it seems like they understand me

아무렇지 않은 듯 외면
They just ignore it as if nothing's wrong

낯선 이들의 태도에
In the attitudes of strangers

무신경한 듯
Appearing indifferent

사실 도피처를 찾는
In truth, seeking an escape

겁쟁이일 뿐인데
I'm just a coward

what I can do it daddy
What can I do, daddy?

my family
My family

to confirm what's wrong
To figure out what's wrong

I make some just noise
I make some noise, just noise

truely I knew it
I truly knew it

what's my movement
What's my next move

wanna hustle my life
I want to hustle my life

crush my light
Crush my light

mind tight
Mind tight

knocked twice
Knocked twice

you ain't reply that's right
You ain't reply, that's right

if I aim to my aim
If I aim for my goal

even if it's wrong
Even if it's wrong

who warns me
Who warns me

I'll burn when you turn around me
I'll burn when you turn around me

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