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Neither does hip hop nor its prolific breakout rhymist/activist/author/voice of conscience Lecrae.
Never afraid to move the needle, few would argue that his much anticipated Columbia Records debut album (due out this summer) comes at a pivotal moment for the artist, as hip hop’s torrent now moves to him.
Surging or insurgent - depending on your point of view - he’s blessed with a visionary verbal arsenal and an abiding faith that’s piloted a unique career trajectory defying the typical hip hop storyline. ‘The system may not have planned for this,’ wrote Vibe about Lecrae, ‘but it’s definitely coming around.’ “More caught than taught,” is how the artist describes his incredible journey that includes two Grammys, a history-making #1 album with his masterful 2014 offering, Anomaly (topped multiple categories, including the Billboard 200 and is RIAA Gold certified), and a compelling live resume, most recently notching a headlining 2016 ‘Destination’ tour which Lecrae says was about “real unity, not pretend unity.” He continues to thoughtfully engage the culture, reeling off a NY Times Bestseller (last year’s riveting memoir ‘Unashamed’) and a breakthrough spoken word performance at the BET Hip Hop Awards last fall that had the twittersphere heralding his arrival as truth-telling firebrand. BET hailed it as an “epic poem,” of “necessary affirmations.”
Lecrae relishes his purpose-driven career arc as inspired ‘catalyzer’ - going “from artist to architect” on the new album, widening the close-knit comfort zone of Reach Records (the label he co-founded) by partnering with Columbia Records and expanding his creative outreach. “I sought influences and collaborators I never imagined I’d have the opportunity to work with,” he says. The patient growth process was born out of a “gumbo” of more than 50 songs, “some to just get off my chest,” he says - “I don’t know if they were all meant to be heard but I know they were meant to be written.”
One song that has already seen the light of day is the powerfully uplifting “Blessings,” (featuring Ty Dolla $ign) which iHeartRadio chose for their ‘On The Verge’ platform which connects breaking artists with new listeners. Lecrae cites a refreshed perspective throughout the making of the new album after surviving one of the most tumultuous years he’s experienced since his turbulent teens. Among the hardships was the passing of his longtime friend and collaborator DJ Official, some “painful personal” ramifications after the publication of the unvarnished‘Unashamed,’ trusting friendships that went south, andchronic social media sparring from those attacking Lecrae for his candid and heartfelt perspective in response to theheartbreaking social justice issues making headlines in 2016. “Some people felt that maybe I shouldn’t be articulating the pain when it comes to the structural and systemic issues that have created barriers and disparity in regard to race,” he says. “But I came out of it feeling more confident in making this album then at any other time in my life.”
With trusted friend and Grammy winning producer S1 serving as a key production contributor, Lecrae says it was healing for him to weave some of the more nuanced, complex themes of the new album and come out the other side. “It’s about giving hope to people that they can overcome the fear and the insecurity when things do fall apart,” he says. “The before and after of it all. It may get ugly in your life, but there’s a point of rediscovery where the fear can actually drive the faith and restore you. Sometimes you have to acknowledge where you are at before it can get better.”
Such authenticity has been the hallmark of his 7 studio albums and multiple mixtapes, now nearing the 2 million mark in sales, with the acclaimed artist winning a Billboard Music Award, multiple BET, Soul Train, and Dove awards and even an Honorary Doctorate of music to go along with his 2 Grammy wins. Past signature songs like the ultra-relatable “Church Clothes,” and the prophetic, multi-perspective of “Welcome To America” revealed a Lecrae exploring the plight of the disconnected in all of us. Critics have praised the sociological component of his work and his heightened sensitivity toward the disenfranchised.
On the upcoming album, Lecrae hints he’s still mindful of the outsider role that’s enabled him to work the edges of hip hop stardom, but also conscious of the world coming into his space, now. “I don’t fit in to any one category,” he says. “The BET performance showed I can compete on the highest level and excel at it. I’ve already proven I’m part of the hip hop narrative. On this album I’m taking liberties.”
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Lecrae Lyrics
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(More) I'm hungry, I'm thirsty
(More) Your love and your grace
(More) I just need a taste
(More) Your peace and your passion
(More) Your joy and compassion
(More) You've got it, I need it
(More) I've just gotta have it
The throne of my heart, occupy and reign supreme
Kill my lust and pride and all my other ugly things
Wage your holy war inside me 'til you overcome
Let your kingdom come, and let your will be done
I was worthless I was dead, foul, nasty, dirty
I had no eyes to see or ears to hear that you were worthy
But your spirit hit me, it gave me new direction
I see the deeper things, I call it depth perception
Now your presence is my treasure, never-ending peace
And they can't keep me from your love, 'cause it'll never cease
So I pray you'll keep me, 'cause I can't keep myself
Protect me from my sin, I know I'm bad for my health
And I'm dying to know you, wake me up and let me read
Drink your word so if they cut me, this is what I bleed
Give me a double feature, give me a triple portion
I'm coming back for seconds, thirds, fourths, more, more, more!
(More) Your goodness, your mercy
(More) I'm hungry, I'm thirsty
(More) Your love and your grace
(More) I just need a taste
(More) Your peace and your passion
(More) Your joy and compassion
(More) You've got it, I need it
(More) I've just gotta have it
(More) Yeah I need more
(More) Yeah I need more
(More) Yeah I need more
(More) Lord give me more!
(More) Yeah I need more
(More) Yeah I need more
(More) Yeah I need more
(More) Lord give me more!
If I don't know it, teach me please, though I'm undeserving
Don't let me lose sight of my savior, 'cause my Savior's worthy (Jesus!)
Apart from Him, I'm zip, zero, zilch, nada, nothing
No point in acting like I'm somebody to prove somethin'
Open my understanding, when I read the scriptures
And still your Word inside a darkened wretch, unholy sinner
Make me acquainted with your covenants and perfect plans
Humble me by showing me the world is in your hands
Lead me in the truth, wisdom, revelation
Apply your blood to my dirty soul for salvation
And help me believe, Lord lead me to faith
Just teach me your ways, I'm in need of your grace (I need ya!)
Purify my heart, fill me with your spirit
Occupy me with your presence, keep your servant near
Give me faith to behold, write your name on my soul
Make me whole for your glory and your name to be known!
(More) Your goodness, your mercy
(More) I'm hungry, I'm thirsty
(More) Your love and your grace
(More) I just need a taste
(More) Your peace and your passion
(More) Your joy and compassion
(More) You've got it, I need it
(More) I've just gotta have it
(More) Yeah I need more
(More) Yeah I need more
(More) Yeah I need more
(More) Lord give me more!
(More) Yeah I need more
(More) Yeah I need more
(More) Yeah I need more
(More) Lord give me more!
A sinner, I understand my state
I know my sins are numberless, iniquities are great
But you are adequate [pronounced adakwate], I mean you adequate
To cleanse me from my nonsense, from it I repent
I'm never satisfied, more, more, I gotta grow
Adding to my faith, virtue, knowledge, and self-control
You're all I need to know, the only one I crave
If I can't have you every day, then take me to my grave
Help me to pray in faith, leaning up on your will
Strengthen me with conviction, show me the sins that kill
Nothing exceeds your power, nothing too great a task
Never too much to hope for, nothing too small to ask
Wisdom is unsurpassed, begging to see your face
Itching to see your glory, burning for your embrace
All I know is I want it, people don't understand
They never tasted anything great as the Great I AM
I gotta have MORE!
(More) Your goodness, your mercy
(More) I'm hungry, I'm thirsty
(More) Your love and your grace
(More) I just need a taste
(More) Your peace and your passion
(More) Your joy and compassion
(More) You've got it, I need it
(More) I've just gotta have it
(More) Yeah I need more
(More) Yeah I need more
(More) Yeah I need more
(More) Lord give me more!
(More) Yeah I need more
(More) Yeah I need more
(More) Yeah I need more
(More) Lord give me more!
The lyrics to Lecrae's song More express a deep desire for more of God in his life. The song speaks to the hunger and thirst that we all feel for something more significant than this life, and more importantly, the yearning to know God more intimately. Lecrae acknowledges that he is undeserving, but he still asks God to purify his heart, fill him with his spirit, and teach him his ways. The song speaks to the idea that we can never have enough of God and that we should always be seeking more of his goodness, mercy, love, grace, peace, joy, and compassion. The song ends with a call for God to give him more because he wants it all.
Overall the song is about the desire to know God in a more profound way, and to be filled with a greater measure of his love and grace. Lecrae is acknowledging that he needs more of God to live a life that is fulfilling and purposeful. He recognizes that apart from God, he is nothing, and that he needs God to fill the void in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
(More) Your goodness, your mercy
I need more of your goodness and mercy
(More) I'm hungry, I'm thirsty
I crave more of you like someone who's hungry and thirsty
(More) Your love and your grace
I require more of your love and grace
(More) I just need a taste
A small amount of you is not enough, I need more of you
(More) Your peace and your passion
I long for more of your peace and passion
(More) Your joy and compassion
I yearn for more of your joy and compassion
(More) You've got it, I need it
You have everything I require, I need more of you
(More) I've just gotta have it
I have no option but to have more of you
The throne of my heart, occupy and reign supreme
Take over and become the ruler of my heart
Kill my lust and pride and all my other ugly things
Destroy the unwanted feelings of pride and lust, and other negative thoughts and emotions
Wage your holy war inside me 'til you overcome
Fight a spiritual battle within me until you win
Let your kingdom come, and let your will be done
Bring your kingdom to the earth and let your will be fulfilled
I was worthless I was dead, foul, nasty, dirty
I once felt worthless, decaying, unsanitary, and guilty
I had no eyes to see or ears to hear that you were worthy
I couldn't comprehend that you were worthy due to my ignorance
But your spirit hit me, it gave me new direction
Your spirit enlightened me and gave me a new sense of purpose
I see the deeper things, I call it depth perception
I can see things beyond the surface, I see it as depth perception
Now your presence is my treasure, never-ending peace
Your presence is my most valued possession, and it brings me never-ending peace
And they can't keep me from your love, 'cause it'll never cease
Nothing can separate me from your love, because it will never end
So I pray you'll keep me, 'cause I can't keep myself
I request that you keep me since I can't do it on my own
Protect me from my sin, I know I'm bad for my health
Save me from my sinful ways, because I acknowledge it's detrimental to my spiritual health
And I'm dying to know you, wake me up and let me read
I'm anxious to know you more, awaken me, and let me read your word
Drink your word so if they cut me, this is what I bleed
Fill me with your word, so if someone hurts me, I will respond with scripture
Give me a double feature, give me a triple portion
Give me a large dose, more than I need
I'm coming back for seconds, thirds, fourths, more, more, more!
I'm coming back for more, multiple times
(More) Yeah I need more
Yes, I need more of you
(More) Lord give me more!
Lord, please give me more of you
If I don't know it, teach me please, though I'm undeserving
Please teach me even though I don't deserve it
Don't let me lose sight of my savior, 'cause my Savior's worthy (Jesus!)
Don't let me forget my savior, because he's the only one who deserves it
Apart from Him, I'm zip, zero, zilch, nada, nothing
Without him, I'm nothing
No point in acting like I'm somebody to prove somethin'
There's no need to behave as if I'm someone else to prove myself
Open my understanding, when I read the scriptures
Help me understand your word when I read it
And still your Word inside a darkened wretch, unholy sinner
Put your word within someone who is morally corrupt
Make me acquainted with your covenants and perfect plans
Allow me to be familiar with your promises and perfect will
Humble me by showing me the world is in your hands
Make me humble by letting me know that you're in control of the world
Lead me in the truth, wisdom, revelation
Direct me in the truth, wisdom, and revelation
Apply your blood to my dirty soul for salvation
Wash my dirty soul with your blood to save me
And help me believe, Lord lead me to faith
Give me faith in you, and lead me towards faith
Just teach me your ways, I'm in need of your grace (I need ya!)
Please instruct me in your ways, I require your grace
Purify my heart, fill me with your spirit
Cleanse my heart and fill me with your spirit
Occupy me with your presence, keep your servant near
Engage me with your presence, and keep me close to you
Give me faith to behold, write your name on my soul
Give me faith to see you, and write your name on my soul
Make me whole for your glory and your name to be known!
Make me complete to glorify you and for your name to be recognized!
A sinner, I understand my state
Being a sinner, I comprehend my condition
I know my sins are numberless, iniquities are great
I know that my sins are innumerable, and wickedness is substantial
But you are adequate [pronounced adakwate], I mean you adequate
But you are sufficient for me, I declare that you are adequate
To cleanse me from my nonsense, from it I repent
To purify me from my foolishness, I seek forgiveness
I'm never satisfied, more, more, I gotta grow
I'm never content, I always want more, I have to develop
Adding to my faith, virtue, knowledge, and self-control
I'm enhancing my faith with virtue, knowledge, and self-control
You're all I need to know, the only one I crave
You're the only one I need to know, the only one I desire
If I can't have you every day, then take me to my grave
If I can't have you every day of my life, I rather die
Help me to pray in faith, leaning up on your will
Help me to pray with faith, and surrender to your will
Strengthen me with conviction, show me the sins that kill
Empower me with a strong belief, and reveal the sins that lead to death
Nothing exceeds your power, nothing too great a task
There's no limit to your power, nothing too difficult for you to do
Never too much to hope for, nothing too small to ask
There's always something to hope for, and nothing too trivial to ask for
Wisdom is unsurpassed, begging to see your face
Your wisdom is unmatched, I long to see your face
Itching to see your glory, burning for your embrace
I'm eager to see your glory, and yearning for your embrace
All I know is I want it, people don't understand
All I know is that I want it, and people can't comprehend
They never tasted anything great as the Great I AM
They never experience something as great as you
I gotta have MORE!
I need more of you!
Contributed by Elizabeth D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@isolaprecious
Hello Lecrae. This song is really a Blessing to me. Please can I have the instrumental with the hook, I want to make a presentation in my church programme. I had don't one with Background - already. Here is the link of Facebook.
https://m.facebook.com/Presido-365587743579033/
@Deus_Lacroy
Old Lecrae 😭❤️🔥
@sid0587
Ikr The old Lecrae is outta this world, i miss the old him
@Dwaynebaileymusic
I need more of the lord. So much I had to hear this song again after years.😤😤😤
@kingstonwvnerfer211
This is my favorite album and song. Lecrae is a legend 👍👍
@mohammedalkurwi2684
This should have More, More, More...Views
@kingstonwvnerfer211
I love this song so much I NEED MORE! MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE
@MildredMbewe-mw8qu
I love this song
@user-ke1wp1wh9o
God i need you more. ❤