Black Jesus Featuring R.L.
Messcalen A.K.A. Messy Marv Lyrics


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They call me White Devil, Black Jesus
Heaven closes, hell freezes
Egos trippin, scripts keep flippin
Bloods keep bloodin, Crips keep crippin
Time keeps slippin and I keep fallin
I can't see but I hear them callin
Ballers ballin, players playin
Haters fightin, righteous payin
Dawn breakin, I can keep makin
Brooklyn keep takin, shook ones keep shakin
No time for fakin, not me
I ain't jumpin no bars, just risin like cream
And if you diggin the scene, you feelin the vibes
Throw your hands in the air, scream out you alive

Singin
Na-na-na-na-na
Singin
Na-na-na-na-na
Singin
Na-na-na-na-na
Singin
Na-na-na-na-na


They call me Black Jesus, White Moses
Heaven freezes, hell closes
be -boy poses, punk rock chicks
The kids are alright but I need my fix
If you dig in the mix, feelin the drugs
If you keepin it real, if you livin like thugs
I spit kisses and hugs like .45 slugs
Come back on the one and kiss my love gun
Got a look that'll kill, voice that'll carry
Half a dozen women that I think I want to marry
Got trouble on my mind, I'm refusin to lose
And still I gotta find me someone to abuse
So won't you run spread the news, help say the word
You jump the fuck back and just act like you heard

They call me
White Devil, Black Jesus
Heaven closes, hell freezes
Black Jesus, White Moses
Heaven freezes, hell closes

Singin
Na-na-na-na-na
Singin
Na-na-na-na-na
Singin
Na-na-na-na-na
Singin
Na-na-na-na-na

Singin
(Waaaah-wah-wah-waaaaah
Shooby-doo-waaah
Waaaah-wah-wah-waaaaah)


They call me white sinner, black martyr
Livewire, firestarter
Jungle Brother, redneck cracker
Freak of nature, new world slacker
Sex junkie lookin for a dealer
You could play the leper, girl, and I could play the healer
Shit is only gettin realer, baby, haven't you heard
That the Bird, Bird, Bird, yes, the Bird is the word
It go one for the troubled, two for the times
Three for my homies and four for the dimes
Singin lemons to the limes to the break of dawn
Excuse me (six minutes) Everlast, you're on
And it go on and on like a rolling stone
Baby, anywhere I lay my hat is my home

They call me
White Devil, Black Jesus
Heaven closes, hell freezes
Black Jesus, White Moses
Heaven freezes, hell closes





Singin
Na-na-na-na-na (repeated till end)

Overall Meaning

In the song "Black Jesus" by Messcalen A.K.A. Messy Marv featuring R.L., the lyrics depict the singer as being called "White Devil" and "Black Jesus." The character feels like heaven is closing and hell is freezing because of the chaos in the world. The lyrics reference gang violence with Bloods and Crips, and egos causing issues. The singer is falling and feeling lost, but can hear people calling. The lyrics also portray a sense of division, with ballers balling, players playing, haters fighting, and righteous people paying. The song urges listeners to feel alive and throw their hands in the air.


The song then shifts to R.L.'s perspective, where he sings about being called "Black Jesus" and "White Moses." He feels like heaven is freezing and hell is closing, and name-drops various musical genres and lifestyles, from punk rock chicks to b-boy poses. R.L. talks about wanting to find someone to abuse and refusing to lose, and encourages listeners to jump back and act like they've heard.


Overall, the song portrays a sense of chaos and division in the world, with the singers being caught in the middle of it all. They are both being called derogatory names and feel lost, but ultimately want to find a way to feel alive.


Line by Line Meaning

They call me White Devil, Black Jesus
I'm known by two opposing names: a symbol of evil and goodness.


Heaven closes, hell freezes
The world turns upside down when I arrive.


Egos trippin, scripts keep flippin
People's pride gets in the way and situations keep changing.


Bloods keep bloodin, Crips keep crippin
Gang members keep doing what they do, perpetuating their own stereotypes.


Time keeps slippin and I keep fallin
Life goes by quickly and I struggle to keep up.


I can't see but I hear them callin
I may not have vision, but I can still hear people's cries for help.


Ballers ballin, players playin
People are doing what they do best: playing sports or playing around with the opposite sex.


Haters fightin, righteous payin
There are always people who disagree and fight, while others try to do the right thing.


Dawn breakin, I can keep makin
Each new day brings new possibilities, and I can continue to create and make things happen.


Brooklyn keep takin, shook ones keep shakin
People in Brooklyn continue to hustle and do what they need to do, while others remain nervous and anxious.


No time for fakin, not me
I can't waste time pretending to be someone I'm not.


I ain't jumpin no bars, just risin like cream
I won't be held down by anyone or anything, and I'm rising to the top with ease.


And if you diggin the scene, you feelin the vibes
If you're enjoying what's going on around you, you're feeling the energy and positivity of the moment.


Throw your hands in the air, scream out you alive
Celebrate life and your existence by physically expressing your excitement and enthusiasm.


They call me Black Jesus, White Moses
I'm still known by two opposing names, but with different associations.


Heaven freezes, hell closes
Again, the world is disrupted by my presence.


be-boy poses, punk rock chicks
Different types of people and styles coexist around me.


The kids are alright but I need my fix
While everyone else is doing fine, I need something to get me through the day.


If you dig in the mix, feelin the drugs
If you're part of this lifestyle and high on drugs, you're enjoying yourself.


If you keepin it real, if you livin like thugs
If you're genuinely yourself and living like a criminal, you're part of this culture.


I spit kisses and hugs like .45 slugs
My affection comes out aggressively and can still be deadly.


Come back on the one and kiss my love gun
Take another chance with me and experience my love.


Got a look that'll kill, voice that'll carry
My appearance is striking, and my words hold weight and meaning.


Half a dozen women that I think I want to marry
I have a lot of options and people I'm interested in, but I'm not ready to commit.


Got trouble on my mind, I'm refusin to lose
I'm struggling with problems, but I won't let them get the best of me.


And still I gotta find me someone to abuse
I still feel the need to hurt someone, perhaps because of my own emotional turmoil.


So won't you run spread the news, help say the word
Spread the word about me and my actions, and let others know what kind of person I am.


You jump the fuck back and just act like you heard
Back away from me and pretend you know what's going on, even if you don't want to get involved.


They call me white sinner, black martyr
Once again, two opposing titles that relate to morality and sacrifice.


Livewire, firestarter
I'm energetic and ready to cause trouble.


Jungle Brother, redneck cracker
I can be both savage and refined, depending on the situation.


Freak of nature, new world slacker
I'm different and lazy compared to others in this new era.


Sex junkie lookin for a dealer
I'm constantly seeking pleasure and need someone to provide it for me.


You could play the leper, girl, and I could play the healer
You could be seen as an outcast, and I can pretend to heal you and make you feel better.


Shit is only gettin realer, baby, haven't you heard
Things are getting more intense, and you need to take notice of what's going on.


That the Bird, Bird, Bird, yes, the Bird is the word
The phrase 'the bird is the word' is important and significant in some way.


It go one for the troubled, two for the times
There's one story for the people who are struggling, and another for the times we're living in.


Three for my homies and four for the dimes
Three cheers for my friends and four for the attractive women around us.


Singin lemons to the limes to the break of dawn
We're singing silly phrases and having fun until the sun comes up.


Excuse me (six minutes) Everlast, you're on
Giving the spotlight to someone else, specifically Everlast, for six minutes.


And it go on and on like a rolling stone
This lifestyle and situations keep going and changing, like a never-ending cycle.


Baby, anywhere I lay my hat is my home
I can make any place or situation my own, and feel at home where I am.




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERIK SCHRODY, AL FRAZIER, CARL WHITE, JOHN HARRIS, TURNER WILSON, JR.

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