God
Murs Lyrics


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805's and skate highs
Praise to the most high
Hater's hate in high key
So I say in low-fi
Low-fi, meaning that I'm dirty like Blowfly
Oh my, oh my, oh my, oh my
Oh my God, look at these frauds
Claiming that they goons
And that they do it for the squad
Fingers on triggers that don't never go bang
Gang gang gang gang
Gang gang gang gang
Faking like they felons
But they do it for the fame
Ain't no Crips in Calabasas where they tell you that they hang
Say from a hood but got no turf to claim
Liar liar, watch they pants burst into flames
Aiming at the stars, false prophets and celebrities
Chop em all down with my murderous melodies
Say they run the city but they know they can't fade us
Really with the bullshit, but I stayed prayed up

Dear Lord
(I can't be faded)
Please deliver from me from
(Y'all niggas hating)
All who would wish me ill
(Fuck y'all I made it)
You are my sword and shield
(God is the greatest)
Dear Lord
(I can't be faded)
Please deliver from me from
(Y'all niggas hating)
All who would wish me ill
(Fuck y'all I made it)
You are my sword and shield
(God is the greatest)

Shh, careful 'cause the feds watch
Crazy when my meds stop
Mind racing like Satan's got me in a head lock
Meet me in that moment and I might
Lick off your head top
Dreadlocks, dreadlocks, dreadlocks, dreadlocks
Dreadlocks falling down
Can't nobody calm me down
Used to be hype shit
Lit is what they call it now
Conscious was underground
Guess we had a turn around
Burn it down, burn it down, burn it down, burn it down
Burn it down Babylon
Running is decathlon
Paying never show they work
So I know the math is wrong
Faith without that shit
Ape shit, bat shit
Champion champion, y'all talking practice
Pastor is a catfish
A bullshitting baptist
Riding in his Bently, a banger with a back fist
Backsliding slackness, tyrannical tactics
Pray over the body then I fade em into blackness

Dear Lord
(I can't be faded)
Please deliver from me from
(Y'all niggas hating)
All who would wish me ill
(Fuck y'all I made it)
You are my sword and shield
(God is the greatest)
Dear Lord
(I can't be faded)
Please deliver from me from
(Y'all niggas hating)
All who would wish me ill
(Fuck y'all I made it)
You are my sword and shield
(God is the greatest)

This is that divine speech
Careful 'cause the rhyme is heat
Might burn your virgin ears
Down to the white meat
Motherfuck a Hype Beast
Critics tryna slight me
Fight me, fight me, fight me, fight me
Fight me if you're man enough
Never had the stamina
You're barely even standing up
Nigga way too Xanied up
You could spit that candy stuff
While we raise to stand it up
Burn up in that Laker fire or you come and stand with us

Dear Lord
Please deliver from me from
All who would wish me ill
You are my sword and shield
Dear Lord
Please deliver from me from
All who would wish me ill




You are my sword and shield
(God is the greatest) Amen

Overall Meaning

In Murs' song "God," the lyrics put a spotlight on the fake gang culture and false sense of power portrayed in the music industry. Murs starts off by giving praise to the most high, telling off the haters who pretend to be tough in high key, while his approach is low-fi (meaning he's raw and unfiltered like Blowfly - the godfather of freak funk). Murs goes on to discuss the fraudulent behavior of people claiming to be "goons" and part of a "gang" but never actually doing anything or being from the hood. This fake bravado is represented by "fingers on triggers that don't never go bang" and talk of "gang, gang, gang," revealing how it's all for show and fame. Murs then proceeds to expose the false prophets and celebrities whom he takes down with the power of his songs while giving thanks to God for being his shield and protector. He lays out his desire to see the truth revealed and for the downfall of anyone trying to keep him down.


The second verse turns more personal as Murs discusses his struggles with mental health and dealing with those who wish him harm. He raps about feeling like Satan has him in a headlock, and that he's mentally running a decathlon in his mind. He goes on to discuss how conscious music has come full circle and how it's important to him to continue speaking truth despite the critics. He reminds listeners that he's not to be messed with, and despite the attempts to bring him down, nothing can stop him because of God's protection.


Line by Line Meaning

805's and skate highs
I praise the most high while wearing my 805's and skate highs.


Hater's hate in high key
Haters are always vocal and expressive about their hatred.


So I say in low-fi
I express my thoughts and feelings in a more subtle and low-key way.


Low-fi, meaning that I'm dirty like Blowfly
I use the term 'low-fi' to describe my dirty and unrefined style like Blowfly.


Oh my God, look at these frauds
I am in disbelief at how many fake people there are.


Claiming that they goons
These fake people pretend to be criminals or gang members.


And that they do it for the squad
They claim to do these things for their gang or group of friends.


Fingers on triggers that don't never go bang
These people talk about carrying guns but never actually use them.


Gang gang gang gang
They constantly talk about being a part of a gang but are not real members.


Faking like they felons
They pretend to be criminals or convicts.


But they do it for the fame
Their motivation is solely for attention and recognition.


Ain't no Crips in Calabasas where they tell you that they hang
They claim to be part of a gang, when in reality, it does not exist in their area.


Say from a hood but got no turf to claim
They say they are from an area or neighborhood, but they have no place to call theirs.


Liar liar, watch they pants burst into flames
These people are liars, and it will eventually catch up to them.


Aiming at the stars, false prophets and celebrities
I am targeting famous people who are not genuine and mislead others.


Chop em all down with my murderous melodies
I will use my music to destroy these fake people and their influence.


Say they run the city but they know they can't fade us
They like to think they control the city, but they cannot defeat us.


Really with the bullshit, but I stayed prayed up
Despite the fake people and their nonsense, I remain strong and faithful.


Dear Lord
I am addressing God in my prayer.


(I can't be faded)
I am confident in my abilities to overcome any obstacle.


Please deliver from me from
I am asking God to protect me from harm.


(Y'all niggas hating)
These fake people are jealous and envious of my success.


All who would wish me ill
I want God to protect me from anyone who wishes me harm.


(Fuck y'all I made it)
I am proud of my achievements and refuse to let the fake people bring me down.


You are my sword and shield
I rely on God's protection and guidance during difficult times.


Shh, careful 'cause the feds watch
I must be cautious because the government is monitoring my actions.


Crazy when my meds stop
I experience negative effects when I stop taking my medication.


Mind racing like Satan's got me in a head lock
My thoughts are overwhelming, and I feel trapped and controlled by negative influences.


Meet me in that moment and I might
If you come across me in this state, I may react violently.


Lick off your head top
I may literally attack and harm someone in this state of mind.


Dreadlocks, dreadlocks, dreadlocks, dreadlocks
I am wearing dreadlocks as a symbol of my identity.


Dreadlocks falling down
My hair is falling apart, which could be symbolic of my life or mental state.


Can't nobody calm me down
I am too wound up and cannot be calmed by anyone.


Used to be hype shit
I used to make music that was considered 'hype' or popular.


Lit is what they call it now
The current music style is 'lit,' or fire.


Conscious was underground
My current music style is more conscious and underground.


Guess we had a turn around
I have changed my style and approach to music.


Burn it down Babylon
I want to destroy the corrupt and oppressive system that exists.


Running is decathlon
Surviving and succeeding in this system is a challenging endeavor.


Paying never show they work
The people in charge of the system do not show their true motives or intentions.


So I know the math is wrong
I know that something is not right or is off-balance within the system.


Faith without that shit
True faith and belief do not require material possessions or status.


Ape shit, bat shit
People who act wild or crazy.


Champion champion, y'all talking practice
I am a true champion, and these fake people only talk but do not act on their words.


Pastor is a catfish
The religious leader in my community is fake and not genuine.


Riding in his Bently, a banger with a back fist
The pastor is driving a fancy car, but I will fight back against his fake teachings.


Backsliding slackness, tyrannical tactics
These fake people use oppressive and underhanded tactics to control and manipulate others.


Pray over the body then I fade em into blackness
I will pray for those who are harmed or in need, then fade away into obscurity.


This is that divine speech
My music is an inspired and powerful message from God.


Careful 'cause the rhyme is heat
My lyrics are powerful and could cause controversy or backlash.


Might burn your virgin ears
My music may be too explicit or intense for some listeners.


Down to the white meat
My lyrics will cut deep and expose the harsh truth.


Motherfuck a Hype Beast
I do not like or respect people who blindly follow popular trends or hype.


Critics tryna slight me
People are criticizing me and trying to undermine my work.


Fight me if you're man enough
If these critics want to challenge me, they should be prepared to fight.


Never had the stamina
These critics do not have the strength or endurance to keep up with me.


You're barely even standing up
These critics are weak and cannot hold their ground against me.


Nigga way too Xanied up
These critics are too drugged up or intoxicated to understand the message of my music.


You could spit that candy stuff
The critics' music is too sweet and shallow compared to my more powerful and authentic message.


While we raise to stand it up
My music is a call to action, inspiring people to fight against the systemic oppression and corruption that exists.


Burn up in that Laker fire or you come and stand with us
The Laker fire is a metaphor for the corrupt system that oppresses people, and I am calling on people to either be burned up by it or join me in fighting it together.


(God is the greatest) Amen
I close my prayer by recognizing that God is the greatest and most powerful force in the universe.




Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Michael Summers, Nicholas Carter

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kiara brinkley

Let's bring this type of music back.

Lewis Perez

Already ahead of you

Kevin Smith

Word up!

Julian Cornejo

Bring it back?

Its been here for years! Lol

Young Chunder

Dying breed buddy!

Crush the crusher

Word up

red delux

This is what hip hop is supposed to sound like...knowledge, flavor, lyrical finesse...dig it.

I want to be famous but I’m lazy

9th Wonder will be remembered as one of the most underrated hip hop creationists of all time. Much like J Dilla.

John Davis

πŸ’―

Pastor Dr. Martin Sempa

in mainstream 4sure, but they are god-tier rated by most of us

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