Hope in the Streetz
Phanatik Lyrics

Every time I connect with Kevin Author
Every time I connect with Kevin Author, we talk about God, and I feel closer to Him.

So just relax and chill
Take a deep breath and relax, we'll get to what we need to talk about soon.

In a minute we'll get in it kick some facts and build
Soon we'll start talking about important topics and building each other up.

It's action packed yup packed with thrills and what happens'll fill your back with chills
Our discussions are exciting and thrilling, and the truth we uncover will give you chills.

I'm not rapping to get stacks of bills and rock shows and have the stands packed with girls
I'm not in this for the money or fame or to impress anyone.

What I need with a one night stand
I'm looking for something deeper and longer-lasting than temporary pleasure.

Anything short of that is sort of whack
Anything less than a committed, monogamous relationship doesn't interest me.

Caught on your back in more sacks than quarterbacks
Being caught up in a string of casual, physical relationships is no better than being sacked frequently in football.

And that's not the way I'm rolling out
I'm choosing to live my life differently than that, with a focus on deeper relationships.

No wed no bed so I'm holding out
I won't engage in sexual activity outside of a committed, God-centered relationship.

I throw rhymes like spears and darts while I share my art I hope you hear my heart
When I rap, I'm using my art to share my heart with others, hoping they hear the message and truth in my words.

Here let me tear off a part and help someone out there steer clear of the dark
Let me share a piece of my experience to help someone avoid the negative things I've been through.

Put MTV BET on pause listen while I speak He gone call and All yall need to do is answer
Take a break from the distractions around you and listen to me. God's calling out to all of us and we just need to answer Him.

It's simple We're sinful We're sin soaked He's sin's soap Plus men's hope He
The solution to our sinful nature and sins is in Jesus, who cleanses us from our sins and is our hope for salvation.

Brings hope to the streets
Jesus brings hope to those on the streets who need it the most.

I'm a bible I'm every chapter and verse
My life is a reflection of the Bible and what it teaches, with every chapter and verse in action.

I'm a revival a recital of His actions rehearsed
I'm part of a revival of faith and action, sharing and rehearsing what Jesus did for us.

I'm Jeremiah A fire burning inside yearning earnestly fevorently trying to turn men to God
Like the prophet Jeremiah, I feel a burning desire to show others the way to God and lead them to Him as passionately as possible.

Gotta tune out the voices this life is full of so many choices
We have to learn to ignore the voices of the world and focus on making the right choices.

Like I never thought I'd see the day that I would have to choose between Hip-hop and rap or like the last election
There are many things we never thought we'd have to choose between, like two similar music genres or political candidates.

It was AVP whoever wins we loose I gotta choose between a lifestyle adult rated And God's unadulterated Word
No matter the choice we may face, we should always choose God's Word over temporary, worldly pleasures.

Now maybe you saying I got a way with words but that's nothing cause some cat just got away with murder
While some may think I'm skilled with my words, it's nothing compared to the seriousness of murder and true justice.

I'm not finish my job until they've all heard of the grace we all need and thy receive Christ in the streets
My work is not complete until everyone has heard of the grace of God and the salvation found in Christ, especially those in the streets who need it most.

Everyday I pray for the streets For revival that it begins in me
Every day, I pray for the streets and the people in them, with the hope that revival starts from within me first.

Lord save me from myself or Maybe I need to one myself Not in a physical cense That's ill It's not kill Bill I need to kill my will
Save me from my own desires and wants, and help me put to death my own will and selfish desires.

Cause that's we're the problem lies My pride My lies what I priorities see
The root of my problems lies in my pride, deceitful nature, and the things I prioritize above God.

Ya man aint perfect but since I was purchased one of the perks is He purges me And keeps me in pursuit of His Person and keeps my engine purring like Persian
As a man who is not perfect, one of the great things about being purchased by Christ is that He purges me from my sins and keeps me pursuing Him, always running like a well-oiled engine.

Cats better recognize Who keeps us stepping like the electric slide and I
People better recognize who keeps us going and making moves, just like the classic dance move.

Pray for my family too with a whole saved family Lord what could you do so I pray for Ken and I pray for P.
I'm also praying for my family, asking for God's grace and salvation upon them, specifically for Ken and P.

That their whole family could bring you honor I pray for Tai I pray for Sha I pray for Judah I pray for Zi
I'm asking that every member of their family brings honor and glory to God, praying for specific people like Tai, Sha, Judah, and Zi.

I lift up my uncles and pray for my aunts I lift up my Moms I pray for my Pops I pray for Margaret For the Florida and Alabama family That we'd all be a part of ya plan for peace
I'm also praying for the rest of my family, aunts and uncles, mom and dad, and even extended family members. I hope we all can be a part of God's plan for peace.

Please Take up past religion Past church Past hurts and past divisions so we can pass the vision along with the legacy to the next generation with each pregnancy
We should move beyond past religious practices, past grudges held against the church, and past divisions, so we can pass along a positive legacy to the next generation.

And I know that this song is getting long but I'm praying that my family is getting strong and Yeah it takes more than just prayer so I solemnly swear and volunteer to be there
Although the song is getting long, I'm hoping my family grows stronger and we support each other more. I'm committing to being there for them, knowing it takes more than just prayer.

Lord save all my peeps I pray for 'em each cause if they could be reached they could take it to the streets
I pray for all my friends, hoping that they could be reached with the message of Christ, and then sharing that message with others in the streets.

Don't we need hope in the streets Watch me bring hope to the streets Watch me bring hope over beats Don't we need life in the streets Watch me bring Christ to the streets
The streets need hope and life, and I hope to bring this through my music and the message of Christ.