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.
Wake Up
KJ-52 Lyrics
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How long you gonna act like you gonna act
Be how you wanna be
So when you gonna see
You need to get the facts but you wanna laugh
At what I'm gonna speak
You steady sinking deep
Plus ya sinking fast why you running back
So what's it gonna be
You need to get with that but your missed the fact
That what I'm gonna speak
This ain't all a dream
You can try to dash but you gonna have
To face your reality
So this is what I seen
One day it's gonna crash then you'll understand
Everything I'm gonna mean
Wake up wake up
Wake up wake why are you falling asleep
So what you wanna do
You turn off the lights then you run and hide
And act like you never knew
Man you ain't gotta clue
But you think you're right every single time you
Do what you wanna do
So when you gonna choose
When you gonna try to find your peace of mind
It's right there in front of you
It's time to make a move
You can still deny but the time's running out
Very very soon
So what I gotta prove
Why you walking blind when the signs
Is so obviously coming through
Man this is now for you
You can try to lie and just still deny
But can't change what is true
The lyrics to KJ-52's song Wake Up is a wakeup call to someone who seems to be living in ignorance and neglecting the reality of their situation. The song points out the need to face reality and take responsibility for one's life. The artist highlights the dangers of living in denial and urges the listener to wake up from their slumber, face their reality, and make a move towards finding their peace of mind.
KJ-52 challenges the listener with questions like how long they are going to sleep, act like they want to be, and live in ignorance of the truth. He goes on to explain that they can try to run away or dismiss the message he's trying to get across, but eventually, they will have to face reality. He uses metaphors like "You're steady sinking deep, plus ya sinking fast, why you running back?" to drive home the severity of the situation.
The message of the song is simple: Wake up from your ignorance, face your reality, take responsibility for your life, and make a move towards finding peace of mind. KJ-52 delivers this message with honesty and sincerity, urging the listener to stop living in denial and start living their life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
How long you gonna sleep
How much longer are you going to stay in a state of ignorance?
How long you gonna act like you gonna act
How much longer are you going to continue behaving in the same manner?
Be how you wanna be
You have the freedom to act as you please.
So when you gonna see
When will you finally perceive the reality?
You need to get the facts but you wanna laugh
You need to acquaint yourself with the truth, but you prefer to mock it.
At what I'm gonna speak
You mock me when I speak of the truth.
You steady sinking deep
You are gradually falling deeper into the abyss.
Plus ya sinking fast why you running back
Additionally, you are sinking fast and yet you still retreat.
Man why you wanna leave
Why do you want to escape from the truth?
So what's it gonna be
What decision will you make?
You need to get with that but your missed the fact
You need to come to terms with the truth, but you have failed to grasp it.
That what I'm gonna speak
What I have to say is factual, regardless of your perception.
This ain't all a dream
The reality is not fictitious, it is actual.
You can try to dash but you gonna have
You can try to run away, but you will have to confront the truth.
To face your reality
You have to acknowledge and accept the reality of the situation.
So this is what I seen
This is the truth that I have personally witnessed.
One day it's gonna crash then you'll understand
Inevitably, the repercussions of your actions will come to fruition, and you will perceive the truth.
Everything I'm gonna mean
All that I have said will become clear.
Wake up wake up
Wake up to reality!
Wake up wake why are you falling asleep
Why are you still refusing to acknowledge reality?
So what you wanna do
What do you plan on doing?
You turn off the lights then you run and hide
You try to conceal yourself in darkness.
And act like you never knew
You act as if you are unaware of the truth.
Man you ain't gotta clue
You are clueless.
But you think you're right every single time you
Despite your ignorance, you believe that you are right.
Do what you wanna do
You continue to act as you please.
So when you gonna choose
When will you select the appropriate path?
When you gonna try to find your peace of mind
When will you endeavor to obtain peace of mind?
It's right there in front of you
The solution is straightforward and accessible.
It's time to make a move
Now is the time to take action.
You can still deny but the time's running out
You can still choose to deny, but your time is almost over.
Very very soon
The deadline is very near.
So what I gotta prove
What proof do you require?
Why you walking blind when the signs
Why are you disregarding the clear indications?
Is so obviously coming through
That are so glaringly evident!
Man this is now for you
You have to face the truth now.
You can try to lie and just still deny
You might still try to lie and reject the truth.
But can't change what is true
However, the truth cannot be altered.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: JOHN P. KEE
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