We Rock The Mic
KJ-52 Lyrics

Yo it's the K to the J, J to the five
Introducing himself as the KJ-52.

Five to the two, it's time to get live
Referring to his stage name KJ-52.

Party people in the house if you're feeling all right
Addressing the audience to see if they are enjoying themselves at the party.

Throw your hands in the air wave them side to side
Encouraging the audience to dance and move their hands.

You can dip dip dive you can socialize
Suggesting that people can dance and interact with each other.

You can lime to the lemon, you can lemon to the lime
Metaphorically referring to people's ability to choose their preferences in life.

But nine years ago a friend of mine
Narrating a personal story about a friend who shared a message with him.

Hit me up just to ask the time
Explaining the reason for his friend's interaction with him.

I'm looking at my watch it said quarter to twelve
Providing context to the interaction.

He shook his head, he had something to tell
Indicating that his friend wanted to communicate something important.

He said 'Check it my brother now it's plain to see
Quoting his friend's words and emphasizing on the clarity of his message.

I'm going to make it plain just as plain can be'
Emphasizing once again that the message is straightforward.

'cause you her and you there
Addressing the audience to make them understand the message is for them too.

But a life without Christ ain't going nowhere
Stressing the importance of Christ's role in achieving a fulfilling life.

And I was just like you I was jamming on it
Relating to the audience by telling them he was like them before.

Then he sang a little song a little something like this hit it...
Setting up the transition to the chorus.

Stop a second I need to hear more
Returning to the story and telling the audience that it wasn't enough to know the time earlier.

But you didn't listen to me this first time
Highlighting that the message wasn't properly taken earlier.

So open your mind and let me open your eyes
Urging the audience to prepare themselves for a powerful message.

'cause the blind lead the blind can't you see that my brother
Using a metaphor to explain how people without direction can cause problems.

It's like a jungle sometimes it makes me wonder
Comparing life to a jungle that can often unsettle him.

You going under and you blind to the facts
Warning the audience about the risks of being unaware of the truth.

It ain't where you from and it ain't where you at
Clarifying that it's not about where someone is from, but more about other factors.

It ain't the radio, Cazals or Kangol hat
Rejecting the notion that material possessions make someone great.

Now you be illing and it's like that
Commenting on the destructive behaviour of some people.

Your life's wack just broken pieces
Describing life as empty and broken without proper direction.

You got Adidas but you ain't got Jesus
Reinforcing the idea that material possessions are not sufficient.

And a hotel, a motel or a holiday inn
Referencing a popular song and implying that one's situation may change, but direction will remain.

Now it don't mean nothing 'cause your life keeps fronting
Clarifying that superficial changes may not necessarily bring fulfilment.

And you still lost in sin
Suggesting that deep-rooted challenges are a hindrance to fulfilment.

I said a hotel, a motel, or a holiday inn
Reiterating the idea that physical location does not change anything.

Now it don't mean nothing 'cause your life keeps fronting
Repeating the point that mere changes do not bring fulfilment.

And you still lost in sin help me say it like...
Asking for the audience's help in bringing the message forward.

I ain't no joke 'cause your life's broke
Reaffirming earlier ideas that life without direction is empty.

But now I'm glad that we spoke
Expressing gratitude for communicating the message.

'cause pretty soon you choke
Warning the audience of the consequences of not taking meaningful action.

And everything you see is goin' up in smoke
Carrying the metaphor of the previous line to emphasise the cost of inaction.

So what's your hope you gonna sink or float
Questioning the audience about their future prospects.

One day you croke and one thing I'll tell
Stressing the importance of the present moment.

You goanna rock the bells all the way to hell
Emphasizing that actions could have grave consequences.

And all the ball is shot
Transitioning to a new idea.

God is making paper
Using a metaphor to indicate God's power.

All the players you goanna catch babies
Expanding on the metaphor and indicating that God will take care of everything.

La-de da-de, who likes to party
Breaking up the serious tone of the song and referencing another popular song.

You think you the man but you really ain't nobody (what?)
Continuing the same idea, one's importance has to be grounded in higher values.

It was the lamb who was led to the slaughter
Referring to the sacrificial offering and disruption of the status quo.

Rolls beneath me the planet rock like bam-botta
Using another metaphor to indicate Earth's movement and life's complexity.

The one who owns the play just like the car-da
Referring to God's complete ownership and control of life.

The one who is the spirit, son and the father
Referencing the Holy Trinity in Christianity.

The one who's eyes last sea and the water
Associating God with vastness and omnipresence.

God's son we welcome back like carter
Describing God's son's welcome after his resurrection.

All night all day, all night all day
Repeating the chorus and encouraging people to enjoy life despite challenges.

Yeah, fresh, for 2000
Adding another popular culture reference.

You sucker (Hah)
Ending the song playfully.