Rebel
Lecrae Lyrics

Yeah, I got a question, after the show
Questioning the purpose of the music beyond the performance

After the set, after the music stops, what's next?
Asking if there's a plan for community building and discipleship

Are we just writing songs or are we concerned
Pondering if the focus is solely on creating music or bringing people to Christ

With uniting a people to follow
Wanting to bring people together under the Great Commission of Christ

The great commission of christ
The commandment from Jesus to make disciples of all nations

Yeah let's get it, let's go
Motivating others to take action for Christ's mission

Back in the day I was a lunch line rapper
Reflecting on his past as a rapper and how he's grown in his faith

After that I guess I was a punch line rapper
Acknowledging that his music used to revolve around meaningless lyrics and punchlines

Then I got saved and sometime after
Sharing that he came to faith and started creating meaningful music

Ya boy came back as a frontline rapper
Became a rapper with a message on the frontlines of the fight for Christ

And when I say the frontlines, that's not a front line
Clarifying that he's not just pretending to be on the frontlines of the fight for Christ

I'm out here preachin' christ on the frontlines
Sharing the message of Christ in his music and beyond

And no it ain't about rockin' stages 'cause
Stating that the focus isn't on performing on big stages

Some of my engagements are out on the pavement yeah
Acknowledging that he's also sharing the message of Christ out in the streets

I'm out to take the bible, create disciples
Sharing that his goal is to use his music to bring people to Christ and make disciples

Who make disciples, disciple-cycles
Describing the process of making disciples and multiplying

That's why I want the beats to knock so after
Explaining that he wants his music to be engaging and draw people in

The music stops you can meet the rock
Encouraging listeners to meet Christ through his music

I pray that you would know him well, this is like show and tell
Expressing a desire for people to truly know Christ through his music

It's more than a show, I'm showing you emmanuel
Sharing that his music is about sharing the message of Christ, not just putting on a show

So yeah I'm hopin' that you're likin' the flow
Expressing a hope that listeners enjoy the music but understand the deeper meaning behind it

But it's only so you could know that
Stating that the purpose of the music is to bring people to Christ and share His message

God I'm writing it for let's go
Acknowledging that he's creating music for the purpose of glorifying God and serving Christ's mission

Will you understand that christ is king?
Asking if listeners will grasp the message of Christ as King through his music

Or will you just like the words we sing after the music stops
Questioning whether people will simply enjoy the music or be moved by the message behind it

Ignite these folks
Encouraging listeners to be passionate and engaged in Christ's mission

This is not a suggestion, create disciples
Stating that making disciples is not just a suggestion but a commandment from Jesus

And it's not a stage and a mic nah, it's life on life christ
Emphasizing that making disciples is not just about performing on stage but about sharing Christ in everyday life

Invested in 'em well you could say that he made the twelve
Describing how Christ invested in His disciples and how they in turn made more disciples

Now it's on you and me if there's anymore
Sharing that the responsibility to make more disciples falls on all believers

1 teach, 2 teach, 3 teach, 4 teach, 5 teach
Using repetition to emphasize the importance of teaching and making disciples

6 teach, 7 teach more, this is what we've been commissioned
Stating that making disciples is what believers are called to do

I don't do this for the money
Sharing that his purpose in making music is not financial gain

The industry can know my name
Stating that fame is not his priority for making music

I do this in hopes to glorify yeshua the king
Sharing that the purpose of his music is to glorify Christ

If you're feelin' me you know you should be doin' the same let's go
Encouraging listeners to also use their gifts and talents to serve Christ's mission

Will there be fellowship, prayer
Asking if there will be community building and worship beyond the music

Will you open your bibles after the music stops
Encouraging listeners to continue studying the Bible beyond the performance

I pray people follow christ when they turn the lights down
Expressing a desire for people to be moved by the message and follow Christ in their daily lives

Challenged by everything I had to say in this song
Wanting listeners to be challenged by the message and take action for Christ's mission