tears
KRS-One; Temple of Hiphop Lyrics
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For victims of Tuesday's acts of terrorism. Thousands
Gathered at Chicago's Daily Plaza. Hundreds more looked
On from the windows of surrounding office buildings.
Many waved flags, and traffic came to a complete standstill.
On the rooftop of City Hall, which faces Daily Plaza, a
Police sharpshooter watched the crowd, even as he saluted
The flag. After a minute of silence, church bells rang."
{Ain't no need in all the tears, oh no no, yeah yeah
Yeah cause things will be better tomorrow}
[Chorus x2]
No need for tears, no need to cry
No matter what we face, we shall get by
When the problems you face are too much to bear
Know I'll be there
Hold that head up y'all, don't get fed up y'all
C'mon let's get up y'all
Make that bed up y'all, life is a set-up y'all
Sadness comes from a lack of knowin, not knowin
Where the one that you love is goin
We all gonna reap what we all are sewin
There is no death, just constant growin
We can't stay here forever
We all gotta go to a place we believe is better
So why be sad, why be mad
Now you can see it ain't about the cheddar
It's all about the time that we spend together
Not the rhyme or the crime or the Gucci sweater
The house that's built on a rock can stand the weather
Faith, can stand the weather
But is your house, upon the rock
Or is it on sand and about to drop
Here is the question that you got to ask
Do I live for today or do I live for the past?
Think fast, but do not hurry
Life is a class and we should not worry
But tell me, how long you gonna ignore
Tell me how long you gonna ignore God's law?
How long can you really endure
Livin like pimps, livin like whores
The choice is yours, or really ours
Think about this while you lay the flowers
On the grave, uh, let's talk about how you behave, uh
Do you come out the neighb' or out the cave?
Better change your ways, we comin up on some stranger days
[Chorus]
Uhh, uhh
Don't step where the danger lays or danger lies
Open them EYES UP, better to RISE UP, WISE UP
Raise your MINDS UP
Look to the left, look to the right
Pray in the day and the night
Be prepared for the fight, not scared of the fight
He's the way, the truth AND the light
J to the E to the S to the U to the S
You can remove the stress
Yes, we do need you here
Yes, we wanna be free from fear
Yes, we wanna start seein clear
Havin you here, not over there
Lookin around sayin where, does anybody care?
Yeah, I'll be there
At the door, not at the war
At Matthew 5:44
"But I say, unto you
Love your enemies, bless them that curse you
Do good to them that hate you
And pray for them which despitefully use you
And persecute you"
This goes for them terrorists too
But them publicans, done put themSELVES up above again
Lookin for blood again, hate no love again
Got them soldiers runnin in, with a gun again
With a ton of sin, in a holy war, how we gonna win?
I think it's time for KRS-One again
[Chorus: x2]
The time is now, you gotta make your choice
Which side are you on? Turn now to Matthew 5:46
"For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye?
Do not even the publicans the same?
And if ye salute your breddern only, what do ye more than others
Do not even the publicans so? Be ye therefore perfect;
Even as your FATHER which is in heaven, is perfect"
The Temple of Hiphop's song "Tears" is a poignant message of hope and perseverance in the face of difficult times. The intro sets the scene of an emotional gathering in the aftermath of a terrorist attack, and the song's chorus assures the listener that we will get through tough times together. KRS-One encourages listeners to keep their heads held high and not get discouraged, even though life is full of challenges. He stresses the importance of faith and living by God's law, encouraging listeners to examine their own actions and make positive changes.
The song is full of engaging wordplay and deep themes, reflecting KRS-One's long tenure as a pioneer in the hip-hop industry. It draws from biblical texts, referencing Matthew 5:44 and 5:46, as well as imagery of sand vs. rock when describing one's foundation for life. The lyrics encourage listeners to be prepared and not afraid for the fight, to be wise and raise their minds in the face of danger, and to be loving and forgiving even towards enemies.
Overall, the song is a powerful message of hope and perseverance in the face of difficult times. It encourages listeners to keep pushing forward, no matter how tough things may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no need in all the tears, oh no no, yeah yeah
There's no need to cry and be sad.
Yeah cause things will be better tomorrow
Things will improve with time and tomorrow is a new day.
No need for tears, no need to cry
It's unnecessary to shed tears and be upset.
No matter what we face, we shall get by
Regardless of the challenges we encounter, we will overcome them.
When the problems you face are too much to bear
When the issues you face become overwhelming.
Know I'll be there
You can count on me for support.
Hold that head up y'all, don't get fed up y'all
Stay positive and motivated.
C'mon let's get up y'all
We need to rise up and be strong.
Make that bed up y'all, life is a set-up y'all
Be responsible and set yourself up for success; life is full of opportunities and challenges.
Sadness comes from a lack of knowin, not knowin
Sadness arises when you lack understanding and knowledge of a situation.
Where the one that you love is goin
Not knowing where someone you care about is headed or what their intentions are causes sadness.
We all gonna reap what we all are sewin
We will eventually experience the outcomes of our actions.
There is no death, just constant growin
Death is not the end; we continue to grow and evolve even after we pass away.
We can't stay here forever
We can't stay in this world forever; we will eventually pass on.
We all gotta go to a place we believe is better
We all have an idea of what the afterlife holds and that it will be a better place.
So why be sad, why be mad
There's no need to be unhappy or angry.
Now you can see it ain't about the cheddar
It's not all about money and material possessions.
It's all about the time that we spend together
What truly matters is the quality time we spend with others.
Not the rhyme or the crime or the Gucci sweater
Not the fame or the illegal activities or the expensive clothing items.
The house that's built on a rock can stand the weather
The foundation of something determines its strength and resilience in challenging times.
Faith, can stand the weather
Having faith can help you withstand the challenges of life.
But is your house, upon the rock
Do you have a solid foundation for your life?
Or is it on sand and about to drop
Or is your foundation weak and about to crumble?
Here is the question that you got to ask
This is the question that you need to consider.
Do I live for today or do I live for the past?
Do I focus on the present or dwell on the past?
Think fast, but do not hurry
Be quick to make decisions, but not impulsive.
Life is a class and we should not worry
Life is a learning experience and we shouldn't stress over the small stuff.
But tell me, how long you gonna ignore
But how much longer will you neglect this issue?
Tell me how long you gonna ignore God's law?
How much longer will you ignore what God has outlined for us to follow?
How long can you really endure
How much more can you take?
Livin like pimps, livin like whores
Living like promiscuous individuals.
The choice is yours, or really ours
The decision is up to you, but it affects us all.
Think about this while you lay the flowers
Consider this while you mourn and honor the dead.
On the grave, uh, let's talk about how you behave, uh
At the gravesite, let's discuss your behavior and actions.
Do you come out the neighb' or out the cave?
Do you mingle with your community or hide away in isolation?
Better change your ways, we comin up on some stranger days
It's best to change your ways because the future holds uncertain times.
Don't step where the danger lays or danger lies
Don't put yourself in harm's way.
Open them EYES UP, better to RISE UP, WISE UP
Wake up and become more aware, it's best to stand up, elevate your consciousness and become more intelligent.
Raise your MINDS UP
Elevate your level of thinking and perspective.
Look to the left, look to the right
Observe the world around you.
Pray in the day and the night
Pray at all times, during the day and at night.
Be prepared for the fight, not scared of the fight
Be ready for battles and don't be afraid to face them.
He's the way, the truth AND the light
He is the path, the truth, and the source of illumination.
J to the E to the S to the U to the S
Jesus.
You can remove the stress
Having faith in Jesus can help you alleviate stress.
Yes, we do need you here
We need Jesus in our lives.
Yes, we wanna be free from fear
We want to be rid of fear.
Yes, we wanna start seein clear
We want to have a clear understanding of the world around us.
Havin you here, not over there
Having Jesus present in our lives, not in a distant place.
Lookin around sayin where, does anybody care?
Looking around and wondering if anyone cares about the issues at hand.
Yeah, I'll be there
You can count on me for support.
At the door, not at the war
I will be there to welcome you and provide refuge, not for combat.
At Matthew 5:44
Referencing the Bible verse that speaks of loving one's enemies.
"But I say, unto you
Quoting the start of the verse.
Love your enemies, bless them that curse you
Love and offer kindness even to those who wrong you.
Do good to them that hate you
Offer help and kindness to those who despise you.
And pray for them which despitefully use you
Pray for those who mistreat you and treat you unfairly.
And persecute you"
Quoting the end of the verse.
This goes for them terrorists too
Even terrorists should be shown love and kindness.
But them publicans, done put themSELVES up above again
The political parties have placed themselves above the people they represent.
Lookin for blood again, hate no love again
They're ready to go to war again and show hatred instead of love.
Got them soldiers runnin in, with a gun again
Soldiers are being sent to fight in wars again.
With a ton of sin, in a holy war, how we gonna win?
The warriors are weighed down by sin and are fighting a war that is supposedly holy; they cannot win.
I think it's time for KRS-One again
It's time for his message to be heard again.
The time is now, you gotta make your choice
You must make your decision now.
Which side are you on? Turn now to Matthew 5:46
Which side do you support? Referencing a different Bible verse.
"For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye?
Quoting the start of the verse.
Do not even the publicans the same?
Even those in power do the same.
And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others
If you only greet those you know, how are you different?
Do not even the publicans so? Be ye therefore perfect;
The political parties behave the same. Strive to be perfect:
Even as your FATHER which is in heaven, is perfect"
Quoting the end of the verse.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Y, AUNDRIEL TERRY, LAWRENCE KRSONE PARKER
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