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.

Shake 'Em Up
KJ-52 Lyrics

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Say what you wanna say its plain I ain't never worried
I got my hands up and down like it's 1230
And they can go ahead and clown that could never hurt me
Ain't nothing but sound I'm rolling out just on my journey
And I ain't never hurried cuz see I'm on my way
I'm swimming upstream going out against the grain
And that's what happens when you going in a different lane
You never mixing well like Listerine and Gatorade

So Let them haters hate man they just some people
I got a passion now for Christ like its Jim Caveziel
I got a passion now for life and now there's none equal
Hes coming back that's the fact that's the one sequel

Shake em up shake em up now shake em up
Shake em up shake em up
Shake em up shake em up now shake em up
Shake em up wake em up

Might seem just kind of strange might seem just kind of plain
So When u see me all you see white ts and wallet chains
But when I'm speaking oh you think this kid is kind of lame
But let my life just speak out scream out and call the name
Might seen a lotta pain might seen a lot shame
But its just Jesus he's the reason that I gotta claim
He's what you needing for your life to see a lot change
And like the phoenix you can rise speeding out this flame
Here's why he came cuz you need this doctor
See man is sick w/ sin and he can treat it proper

The problem is though we don't ever even seek the father
You got the point yadda yadda now we gonna

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to KJ-52's song "Shake Em Up" convey a message of confidence, courage, and resilience in the face of criticism and adversity. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the track, with KJ-52 proclaiming that he is unbothered by any negativity that comes his way. He is focused on his journey and his mission in life, and he will not be deterred by the doubters and haters who try to bring him down. He is swimming upstream, going against the grain, and charting his own path.

As the song progresses, KJ-52 delves deeper into the reasons for his unshakable faith and determination. He attributes his passion for Christ and for life to his belief in a higher power, and he encourages listeners to seek out that same sense of purpose and fulfillment in their own lives. He acknowledges that life can be painful and challenging, but he also believes that we can rise above our struggles and emerge stronger and more resilient than ever before.

Overall, "Shake Em Up" is a powerful testament to the importance of staying true to oneself, following one's own path, and having faith in something greater than oneself. It is a song that encourages listeners to stay strong, stay focused, and never give up on their dreams and aspirations.

Line by Line Meaning

Say what you wanna say its plain I ain't never worried
I am not concerned with what others say about me. I am confident in who I am.

I got my hands up and down like it's 1230
I am enjoying life and expressing myself through dancing.

And they can go ahead and clown that could never hurt me
People can try to make fun of me, but their words will not affect me.

Ain't nothing but sound I'm rolling out just on my journey
I am following my own path in life.

And I ain't never hurried cuz see I'm on my way
I am not in a rush because I am confident in where I am going.

I'm swimming upstream going out against the grain
I am going against the norm and doing things my own way.

And that's what happens when you going in a different lane
When you take a unique path in life, expect to stand out from the crowd.

You never mixing well like Listerine and Gatorade
When two things do not match or complement each other, they do not mix well.

So Let them haters hate man they just some people
I am not bothered by people who try to bring me down.

I got a passion now for Christ like its Jim Caveziel
I have a strong faith in Jesus Christ similar to Jim Caviezel (known for portraying Jesus in The Passion of the Christ film).

I got a passion now for life and now there's none equal
I have a deep passion for living life to the fullest.

Hes coming back that's the fact that's the one sequel
I believe that Jesus Christ will come back one day, which is the ultimate sequel.

Shake em up shake em up now shake em up
The lyrics are encouraging people to dance and have fun.

Shake em up shake em up
These lyrics are repeated to continue the encouraging message.

Shake em up shake em up now shake em up
The lyrics are urging people to dance and enjoy life.

Shake em up wake em up
These lyrics are encouraging people to wake up and be alive.

Might seem just kind of strange might seem just kind of plain
I may seem different or not stand out to some people.

So When u see me all you see white ts and wallet chains
People may only see my clothing style, but there is more to me than that.

But when I'm speaking oh you think this kid is kind of lame
When people hear me talk, they may think I am not cool.

But let my life just speak out scream out and call the name
I let my actions speak louder than words and glorify Christianity.

Might seen a lotta pain might seen a lot shame
I have experienced a lot of pain and shame in my life.

But its just Jesus he's the reason that I gotta claim
Jesus Christ is the reason for my redemption and salvation.

He's what you needing for your life to see a lot change
Jesus Christ can bring about significant positive changes in your life.

And like the phoenix you can rise speeding out this flame
Similar to a phoenix rising from its own ashes, you too can overcome adversity and become stronger.

Here's why he came cuz you need this doctor
Jesus Christ came to heal and save us from our sins.

See man is sick w/ sin and he can treat it proper
Because of our sinful nature, Jesus Christ is the only one who can heal us and make us whole.

The problem is though we don't ever even seek the father
The issue is that people often do not seek God and His guidance in their lives.

You got the point yadda yadda now we gonna
I have made my point, and now it's time to move on.

Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing

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