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Lecrae feat. Andy Mineo Lyrics
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I could play the background
'Cause I know sometimes I get in the way
So won't You take the lead, lead, lead?
So won't You take the lead, lead, lead?
And I could play the background, background
And you could take the lead
You take the leading role, and I'll play the background
I know I miss my cues, know I forget my lines
I'm sticking to your script, and I'm reading all your signs (Aye)
I don't need my name in lights, (Aye) I don't need a starring role
Why gain the whole wide world, If I'm just going lose my soul?
And my ways ain't purified, don't live according to Your Word
I can't endure this life without Your wisdom being heard
So word to every dancer for a pop star
'Cause we all play the background, but mine's a rockstar
Yeah, so if you need me I'll be stage right
Praying the whole world would start embracing stage fright
So let me fall back, stop giving my suggestions
'Cause when I follow my obsessions, I end up confessin'
That I'm not that impressive, matter of fact
I'm who I are, a trail of stardust leading to the superstar
I could play the background
I could play the background
'Cause I know sometimes I get in the way
So won't You take the lead, lead, lead?
So won't You take the lead, lead, lead?
And I could play the background, background
And you could take the lead
Yo, I had a dream that I was captain of my soul
I was master of my fate, lost control, and then I sank
So I don't want to take the lead, 'cause I'm prone to make mistakes
All these folks who follow me, goin' end up in the wrong place
So just let me shadow you, just let me trace your lines
Matter of fact, just take my pen, here, you create my rhymes
'Cause if I do this by myself, I'm scared that I'll succeed
And no longer trust in You, 'cause I only trust in me
And see, that's how you end up headed to destruction
Paving a road to nowhere, pour your life out for nothin'
You pulled my card, I'm bluffin', You know what's in my hand
Me, I just roll and trust you, You cause the dice to land
I'm in control of nothing, follow You at any cost
Some call it sovereign will, all I know is you the boss
And man, I'm so at ease, I'm so content
I'll play the background, like it's an instrument
I could play the background
I could play the background
'Cause I know sometimes I get in the way
So won't You take the lead, lead, lead?
So won't You take the lead, lead, lead?
And I could play the background, background
And you could take the lead
I know I'm safest when I'm in Your will, and trust Your Word
I know I'm dangerous when I trust myself, my vision blurred
And I ain't got no time to play life's foolish games
Got plenty aims, but do they really Glorify Your name?
And it's a shame, the way I want to do these things for You, yeet
Don't even cling to you, take time to sit and glean from You
It seems like You were patient in my ignorance
If ignorance is bliss, it's 'cause she never heard of this
I could play the background
I could play the background
'Cause I know sometimes I get in the way
So won't You take the lead, lead, lead?
So won't You take the lead, lead, lead?
And I could play the background, background
And you could take the lead
I could play the background
I could play the background
'Cause I know sometimes I get in the way
So won't You take the lead, lead, lead?
So won't You take the lead, lead, lead?
And I could play the background, background
And you could take the lead
"Background" by Lecrae feat. Andy Mineo is a song that talks about surrendering control to God and acknowledging one's limitations. The chorus talks about the singer's willingness to play a supporting role and let God take the lead in their life. The first verse acknowledges the singer's tendency to get in the way and miss cues, but they're willing to stick to God's plan and read all His signs. The second verse talks about the dangers of taking the lead and making mistakes, and expresses the desire to shadow God and let Him create the singer's rhymes. The bridge emphasizes the importance of trusting in God and following His will, rather than trusting oneself and risking danger.
One interpretation of the song is that it's about humility and realizing that one's own agenda isn't always the best. By playing the background and letting God take the lead, one can avoid making costly mistakes and instead focus on glorifying God. Another interpretation is that it's about the struggle between the desire for control and the need for surrender in one's faith.
Line by Line Meaning
I could play the background
I am willing to take a supporting role
I know sometimes I get in the way
I am aware that I can be a hindrance
So won't You take the lead, lead, lead?
Will You guide me and take charge?
And I could play the background, background
I am happy to be in the background
And you could take the lead
You can lead the way
It's evident you run the show, so let me back down
I acknowledge that You are in control, so I will step back
You take the leading role, and I'll play the background
You take charge, and I will support
I know I miss my cues, know I forget my lines
I am aware of my mistakes and shortcomings
I'm sticking to your script, and I'm reading all your signs (Aye)
I am following Your plan and obeying Your instructions
I don't need my name in lights, (Aye) I don't need a starring role
I do not seek fame or recognition
Why gain the whole wide world, If I'm just going lose my soul?
Why chase worldly success if it means losing my soul?
And my ways ain't purified, don't live according to Your Word
I am not perfect and need Your guidance
I can't endure this life without Your wisdom being heard
I need Your wisdom to navigate life
So word to every dancer for a pop star
Message to those who support famous people
'Cause we all play the background, but mine's a rockstar
We all have supporting roles but mine is significant
Yeah, so if you need me I'll be stage right
I will be on the side supporting and helping
Praying the whole world would start embracing stage fright
Hoping people will humble themselves and not desire the spotlight
So let me fall back, stop giving my suggestions
Let me step back and not offer my opinions
'Cause when I follow my obsessions, I end up confessin'
When I follow my desires, I make mistakes and have to admit my faults
That I'm not that impressive, matter of fact
I am not as great as I thought I was
I'm who I are, a trail of stardust leading to the superstar
I am just myself, leading to the true Superstar (God)
Yo, I had a dream that I was captain of my soul
I once thought I was in control of my life
I was master of my fate, lost control, and then I sank
I realized I was not in control and things fell apart
So I don't want to take the lead, 'cause I'm prone to make mistakes
I am aware of my imperfections and need guidance
All these folks who follow me, goin' end up in the wrong place
If I lead, I may lead others astray
So just let me shadow you, just let me trace your lines
Let me follow and imitate Your example
Matter of fact, just take my pen, here, you create my rhymes
Let me give You control of my life
'Cause if I do this by myself, I'm scared that I'll succeed
If I rely on myself, I may achieve something that is not aligned with Your will
And no longer trust in You, 'cause I only trust in me
I fear that if I am successful, I may become arrogant and trust in myself more than You
And see, that's how you end up headed to destruction
That is the path to ruin
Paving a road to nowhere, pour your life out for nothin'
Wasting your life on meaningless pursuits
You pulled my card, I'm bluffin', You know what's in my hand
You know everything about me and my weaknesses
Me, I just roll and trust you, You cause the dice to land
I will leave everything to You and trust You to guide me
I'm in control of nothing, follow You at any cost
I have no control and will follow You at any price
Some call it sovereign will, all I know is you the boss
Some call it God's sovereignty, but I simply know You are in charge
And man, I'm so at ease, I'm so content
I am at peace and happy
I'll play the background, like it's an instrument
I will joyfully support and help in any way I can
I know I'm safest when I'm in Your will, and trust Your Word
I am secure when I follow Your plan and trust Your Word
I know I'm dangerous when I trust myself, my vision blurred
I am at risk of making mistakes when I rely on myself
And I ain't got no time to play life's foolish games
I do not want to waste my time on meaningless pursuits
Got plenty aims, but do they really Glorify Your name?
I have many goals, but do they align with Your will and bring You glory?
And it's a shame, the way I want to do these things for You
It is a disappointment that my desires do not always align with Your plan
Don't even cling to you, take time to sit and glean from You
I do not always seek Your presence and learn from You
It seems like You were patient in my ignorance
You were patient with me even when I did not know better
If ignorance is bliss, it's 'cause she never heard of this
If people are happy in their ignorance, it is because they do not know the truth
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alex G Medina, Andy Mineo, George Ramirez, Joseph Ryan Prielozny, Le Crae Devaughn Moore
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@GhostMonkey772
I started drinking when I was 16. I would
drink at parties, but I also started drinking alone because I was unhappy, and
I was in a lot of emotional pain all the time. My mom was very aggressive when
I was younger, and my brother hated her and so did I. He started hanging out
with shady people, he started failing all his classes, he was never home, and
my parents fought all the time. I also ran away several times. I was always
trying to figure out a reason as to why I was here or what the purpose of life was.
So, I started looking at different philosophies, religions, and beliefs. When I
was 18 after I was hungover, I got on my knees and I prayed for the first time.
I asked if God was real that he would show me he was real because I couldn’t
take it anymore. I was crying when I prayed for this. At that moment I felt a
presence come over me like a wind. It was barely noticeable, but it was unlike
anything in my life I had experienced up until that point. I was surprised when
I felt it and I remember saying “what was that?” after that experience I pretty
much forgot what happened and kept partying, until my senior year when I got
arrested. After my arrest, my parents lost all their trust in me and I was
expelled from high school. I was told never to come back. At that time, I felt
afraid and hopeless. That’s when I started looking for God, and I prayed that
he would reveal himself in my life and that he would give me signs. My prayers
began getting answered so consistently that I couldn’t deny that God was doing something.
It was mysterious and compelling. I ended up in Church and started reading the
bible hours a day. I stopped hanging out with all my other friends because they
were continually getting arrested. I was able to forgive my family and myself
and to ask to be forgiven. I noticed how at Church people were judgmental and
how they formed cliques but were afraid to be around anyone else different from
them. It increased my faith because I realized Jesus was not like that and ever
since I was young, I saw people as people regardless of who they were. After a
while, it’s like I could see God's presence was in my life and then it felt
like he wasn’t, and then he was, and then he wasn’t. One day I woke up and felt
more depressed than I ever have in my entire life. I felt like I was dying on
the inside. That night I prayed, and I said, God, I don’t see my life five
years from now I'm going to die Jesus save me Lord, please save me. I was
weeping when I said it and when I asked him to save me, I felt a presence inside
of me like a heartbeat, and I felt it once like a pulse, and I said Lord please
save me and I felt it again even stronger. It was like radiance. When I woke up
the next morning, I had transformed everything felt brand new like I was a kid
again. All my fears and all my racing thoughts everything was gone. I looked at
my hands, and I said this can’t be real it’s impossible. When I looked at
myself in the mirror, I saw a different person. I started praying, and the holy
spirit became entirely real to me it was washing over me and inside of me. It
was total love and peace, and I heard a voice but not an audible one, it was an
inner voice. It said I am with you; I love you, I will never leave you, it’s
done it’s finished. That was May 3rd, 2009, and ever since then I’ve followed
God, I have seen many things change and many things I know wouldn’t have
changed without faith and belief. I know what it’s like to be lost to feel you
have no hope. Don’t ever think you’re stuck, or life can’t change because it can.
My mom is a Christian now, Its night and day. Some of the things that went away
during that period were severe anxiety and my addiction to alcohol. I’ve seen
and experienced so many things that are miraculous and seen how God has worked
in my life. When we ask God to forgive us for what we’ve done and turn away
from our sins and wrongdoings and we believe in Christ's sacrifice everything
changes. His word says if we confess with our mouths that Jesus is Lord and
believe in our hearts that he died and rose again we will have eternal life but
not just life after death but abundant life in the present. Our sins are erased
not only past, present, and future but our burdens and fears are lifted also.
Our thoughts, our minds, our hearts, our souls are transformed and united with
God and we know his spirit lives in us. If you seek, pray, and knock you will
know JESUS IS KING!!! HE LIVES!
@reachrecords
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Aye fr tho speak da truth
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@brenettasmith9338
Lacrae God is truly using you young brother. You remind me of my son. Please continue to follow God and be blessed.
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@ViliamiLatu
I’ve looking for this song for many years, finally find it today 2023 . ❤ thank you 🙏🏾
@keithtorres5743
Amen!