Take Control
N.Y. City Beats Lyrics


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Lord take control
Cause now You know
I just stress about
These things i can't control
Since now You know
Please save my soul
I just dread these sins
These sins i can't expose

Been a long time coming
I not running
Been a long time since
I got sermoned
To preach this gospel
So I not judging
To tell you the truth
See I've been slacking
Make a song that I think is my best
Two days later on
Listen again and shi
I'm not impressed
But they love the way that I flip this
Cause i'm humble in the north
But I'm Kanye to the west
I'm a mess and I say it with my chest
but the things that I do on a beat
Is a flex
Legend of the seeker
Mehn I'm always on a quest
They claim Premier
But they ball in MLS
Legendary keeper
Saving shots I'm the best
When we cohere




Yeah you know it's a fest
Eyes on the throne
Yes I'm coming home
But before i go

Lord save my soul
Cause now You know
I just stress about
These things I can't control
Since now You know
Please save my soul
I just dread these sins
These sins I can't expose

Hmmn, my words you heed
Watch how you speak
Cause i am elite
So I get why these demons
Be coming for me
The Lord on my side
So they're coming in fleets
Told me watch and you see
How I defeat
Your enemies with the flick of my wrist
Only if you really truly believe
That's why I chose you to sing melodies

For He has given me a new song to sing
A hymn of praise to our God
You see, Many will hear, and they'll also see
What He has done, and then they'll be amazed
And then they'll put their trust in the Lord
Psalm 40 vs 3, i got that tatted on my wrist

My heart is a mansion
And you can be my guest
As long as you're coming in peace
I roll with a faction
And you would you think
We was Adele
The way we rolling deep
Hmmn, Call the police
They gave me live instrumentals
And i left em deceased
Hmnn, call the police
They had their feet up
And i came in disturbing the peace
Now they're looking for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to N.Y. City Beats's song "Take Control" are about the artist's relationship with God and how he's trying to let Him take control of his life. The artist is asking God to save his soul and take control of his life because he's tired of stressing about things he can't control, and he's afraid of the sins he's committed that he can't expose. The song also talks about how the artist has been slacking in his music career, but despite all of this, he's still striving to be the best he can be.


The artist mentions that he's always on a quest and that he's a legend of the seeker. He's also a humble person, but he's got Kanye West's confidence when it comes to making music. The artist is aware that his words have power and that the Lord is on his side, so he's not afraid of the demons that come at him. He was chosen to sing melodies, and he's grateful for that opportunity. The artist also references Psalm 40:3, which talks about how God has given him a new song to sing, and how many people will hear it and put their trust in the Lord.


Line by Line Meaning

Lord take control
Asking God to take control of the things he can't handle.


Cause now You know
Acknowledging God's omnipotence.


I just stress about
Feeling anxious about things he can't control.


These things i can't control
Emphasizing his lack of control over certain things.


Since now You know
Continuing to appeal to God's knowledge and power.


Please save my soul
Asking for spiritual salvation.


I just dread these sins
Feeling guilty and ashamed about his sins.


These sins i can't expose
Keeping his sins private.


Been a long time coming
Implying a sense of anticipation and preparation leading up to the song.


I not running
Not avoiding the challenge of making music and spreading the gospel.


Been a long time since
It's been a while since he was inspired to make music on this topic.


I got sermoned
Referring to the last time he was energized to spread the gospel.


To preach this gospel
His message is about promoting the Christian faith.


So I not judging
Not being critical of others' choices since everyone has their own struggles.


See I've been slacking
Admitting he hasn't been doing his best.


Make a song that I think is my best
Trying to create his most impressive piece of music.


Two days later on
Reflecting on how quickly his perspective can change.


Listen again and shi
Realizing he's no longer happy with the song he thought was his best.


I'm not impressed
Disappointed with his own work.


But they love the way that I flip this
Acknowledging that his fans still appreciate his work.


Cause i'm humble in the north
Humble and grounded in his hometown.


But I'm Kanye to the west
Recognizing his talents and potential to be a big name in music.


I'm a mess and I say it with my chest
Acknowledging his imperfections but owning them with confidence.


but the things that I do on a beat
Boasting about his lyrical and musical abilities.


Is a flex
Showing off his talent.


Legend of the seeker
Referencing the singer from a book series.


Mehn I'm always on a quest
Comparing his own quest to the heroic journeys of the book's protagonist.


They claim Premier
Implying that others try to copy his style or claim his talents.


But they ball in MLS
Poking fun at those who don't match up to his skills or success.


Legendary keeper
Relating his music to the role of a legendary sports player.


Saving shots I'm the best
Continuing the sports metaphor and claiming his talents are unmatched.


When we cohere
When his team comes together and works cohesively.


Yeah you know it's a fest
Describing the sense of celebration and joy when everyone is working well together.


Eyes on the throne
Looking towards the holy seat of power in Christian theology.


Yes I'm coming home
Anticipating his spiritual journey will eventually come to a resting point.


Hmmn, my words you heed
Commanding attention to his lyrics.


Watch how you speak
Encouraging others to be mindful of their words.


Cause i am elite
Confident in his own talents and abilities.


So I get why these demons
Understanding why others may be jealous or try to bring him down.


Be coming for me
Referencing the idea that some may try to corrupt or distract him from his goals.


The Lord on my side
Declaring that he has divine support and guidance.


So they're coming in fleets
Suggesting that his enemies are so numerous that they attack in armies.


Told me watch and you see
Implying that God has given him a special insight or perspective.


How I defeat
Asserting his power to overcome those who try to bring him down.


Your enemies with the flick of my wrist
Using imagery to suggest that he can overcome his enemies with ease.


Only if you really truly believe
Emphasizing the importance of faith in Christ to achieve these feats.


That's why I chose you to sing melodies
Implying that his musical talents were God-given.


For He has given me a new song to sing
Acknowledging God's role in his creative inspiration.


A hymn of praise to our God
Describing the religious nature of his music.


You see, Many will hear, and they'll also see
Expecting his music to have a wide-reaching impact.


What He has done, and then they'll be amazed
Anticipating that his audience will be moved by his work.


And then they'll put their trust in the Lord
Believing that his music can lead others to embrace faith in Christ.


Psalm 40 vs 3, i got that tatted on my wrist
Referencing a passage from the book of Psalms that has personal significance to him.


My heart is a mansion
Using a metaphor to describe the vastness and depth of his emotions.


And you can be my guest
Welcoming others into his heart.


As long as you're coming in peace
Asking that others approach him with good intentions.


I roll with a faction
Describing his social group or musical team.


And you would you think
Sarcasm, implying that they don't fit the mold for what people expect his team to look like.


We was Adele
Joking that they have a large enough group to be compared to the famous singer.


The way we rolling deep
Using more imagery to describe the size and strength of his team or group.


Hmmn, Call the police
More sarcasm, joking that his music is so good it's a crime.


They gave me live instrumentals
Acknowledging the work of those making music for him.


And i left em deceased
Claiming to have done something unique and impactful with the music he was given.


Hmnn, call the police
Repeating the earlier line for emphasis, while also implying that his music is so good it's dangerous.


They had their feet up
Referencing others who may be less dedicated or productive than he is.


And i came in disturbing the peace
Implying that his work is so good that it disrupts normal expectations or routines.


Now they're looking for me
Suggesting that his success has attracted attention and interest from others.




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Written by: Peter Sunday

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