THE VISION
Ra-Grim Lyrics


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Inspired
Consider this a quick reminder
God playing hide and seek
My mission is to find her
Find her
Kiss me on the Spine
Light my fire
Fire
Melting space and time
Take me higher
Higher
You must've forgot
It's The kid from the mountains
Reincarnate on the block
Delivering the fountain
To the thirsty cuz it's hot
In the desert of the mind
I do pray for rain drops
Peace
Ancestors talk to me
In my dreams
Beautiful secrets I keep
Got a mission
From a mystic vision
And it's hitting different
Write a composition
No omission
Spark the intuition
Step by step
As I walk thru the valley
In the shadow of death
I feel no threat
The Earth is the block I rep
No fear when I step
God steady Clearing the debt
I earned the respect

C'est la vie
C'est la vie
They only bring War
But they try to call it Peace
Divide then conquer
The mark of the Beast
Oppression and control
In the name of Democracy
C'est la vie
C'est la vie
Been thru this before
Baby can't you see?
I know a better world
Has to Start with me
If I go within
I can find my peace

At 23
All these leaders wanna sit with me
Told me that I'm asking questions
That don't match my history
You a young black kid
I told them don't you limit me
For as long as I remember
I've been hearing symphonies
I've been having all these dreams
I've been talking to the Gods
I've been drinking from the stream
I've been breaking the mirage
Now I'm 27
I've been talking to my uncle Kevin
He recently left the body
But He Never Left and
I feel like this a time loop
History repeat itself
We gotta Peep the signs oop
I feel like this is a time loop
History repeat
Gotta get out the mind loop
Catch me in a lab
Writing spells
Breaking hell
I inhale
Then exhale
Then excel
Breaking cells
We prevail
Step by step
As I walk thru the valley
In the shadow of death
I feel no threat

C'est la vie
C'est la vie
They only bring War
But they try to call it Peace
Divide then conquer
The mark of the Beast
Oppression and control
In the name of Democracy
C'est la vie
C'est la vie
Been thru this before
Baby can't you see
I know a better world
Has to Start with me




If I go within
I can find my peace

Overall Meaning

In "The Vision," Ra-Grim reflects on his mission to find God or spiritual enlightenment. He compares the process of seeking truth to a game of hide and seek, where he must search for the divine, and "find her." The lyrics "Kiss me on the Spine, Light my fire" suggest a physical manifestation of his spiritual awakening, which "melts space and time" and takes him "higher." He then declares himself to be a mountain kid who has reincarnated on the block to deliver knowledge and refreshment to the spiritually thirsty. He is on a mission from a "mystic vision," which he experiences step by step, walking through the valley of the shadow of death without fear, as God clears his debts.


Ra-Grim also critiques modern society, particularly the way that war and oppression are disguised as peace and democracy. He sings "They only bring War, But they try to call it Peace" and "In the name of Democracy." To him, these phrases represent the hypocritical and insidious ways in which governments and institutions maintain power over populations. He suggests that true change comes from within and that we need to go within ourselves to find peace and create a better world.


Line by Line Meaning

Consider this a quick reminder
I am about to share with you some important thoughts that you may have forgotten.


God playing hide and seek
My understanding of God is that it can be difficult to find and connect with.


My mission is to find her
I am seeking to connect with and understand God.


Kiss me on the Spine
I want to feel the passionate intensity that comes from connecting with God.


Melting space and time
When I connect with God, it feels like everything else fades away and time loses meaning.


You must've forgot
It seems that you have forgotten an important truth.


It's The kid from the mountains
I come from humble beginnings but that does not limit my potential.


Delivering the fountain
I am bringing spiritual refreshment to those who are thirsty for it.


To the thirsty cuz it's hot
People are in need of spiritual relief because the world can be overwhelming.


In the desert of the mind
Sometimes the mind feels dry and barren, lacking in inspiration or hope.


I do pray for rain drops
I hope and pray for inspiration and guidance to come and refresh my mind and spirit.


Peace
I seek inner calm and a sense of tranquility to guide me through difficult times.


Ancestors talk to me
I feel a connection to my predecessors and believe that their wisdom can help guide me.


In my dreams
Sometimes messages and insights come to me while I sleep.


Beautiful secrets I keep
There are precious insights and truths that I hold dear and keep close to my heart.


Got a mission
I have a purpose and a mission to fulfill in this life.


From a mystic vision
I believe that some of my insights and guidance come from a spiritual source.


And it's hitting different
This experience feels unlike anything I have felt before.


Write a composition
I am creating a work of art to express my thoughts and emotions.


No omission
I am being honest and transparent in my expression, not leaving anything out.


Spark the intuition
I am hoping to ignite the intuition of others through my art and message.


C'est la vie
This is life, with all its ups and downs and challenges.


They only bring War
Many powerful forces promote conflict and discord over peace and harmony.


But they try to call it Peace
Some people try to disguise their aggressive actions as peaceful or necessary.


Divide then conquer
One strategy of oppressors is to create division and conflict among the oppressed to weaken them.


The mark of the Beast
This divisive and oppressive behavior is a sign of a truly evil force at work in the world.


Oppression and control
These powerful forces seek to oppress and control individuals and communities for their own gain.


In the name of Democracy
Sometimes this oppression and control is cloaked in the language of democracy or freedom.


Been thru this before
The cycle of oppression and conflict is not new, and we have seen it repeated many times throughout history.


Baby can't you see?
I implore you to open your eyes and see the truth of the world we live in.


I know a better world
I hope for and dream of a world free from oppression and where all people can thrive.


Has to Start with me
I believe that personal growth and change is the first step to creating a better world for all.


If I go within
I believe that deep introspection and self-reflection is crucial for personal growth and change.


At 23
At a young age, I have already gained some recognition and influence.


All these leaders wanna sit with me
Powerful people seek my input and guidance because of my unique perspective and talents.


Told me that I'm asking questions
Some people are uncomfortable with my curiosity and my desire to challenge the status quo.


That don't match my history
However, they misunderstand the depth of my knowledge and the complexity of my experiences.


You a young black kid
I am a member of a historically marginalized and oppressed group.


I told them don't you limit me
I refuse to be held back or cast aside because of my age or race.


For as long as I remember
I have always had a strong connection to creativity, spirituality, and the divine.


I've been hearing symphonies
I experience the world as a beautiful and complex symphony of sights and sounds.


I've been having all these dreams
I have vivid and meaningful dreams that provide insight into my life and my place in the world.


I've been talking to the Gods
I feel that I can communicate with a spiritual force that guides and supports me.


I've been drinking from the stream
I feel nourished and sustained by the spiritual insights and wisdom that I receive.


I've been breaking the mirage
I am dismantling illusions and falsehoods that obscure the truth of the world and of myself.


Now I'm 27
I have grown and matured since those earlier experiences and insights.


I've been talking to my uncle Kevin
I continue to feel a connection to my loved ones who have passed away.


He recently left the body
My uncle Kevin recently died, but I believe his spirit is still present and available to me.


But He Never Left
Although he is physically gone, his spirit and influence continue to shape and guide me.


I feel like this a time loop
Sometimes I feel trapped in patterns of behavior or thought that limit my growth and progress.


History repeat itself
I see these same patterns and cycles of conflict and oppression repeated throughout history.


We gotta Peep the signs oop
We need to pay close attention and recognize the signs of these patterns so that we can break free from them.


Catch me in a lab
I am constantly engaged in creative work and experimentation to develop and grow.


Writing spells
I use written words and artistic expression to create change and transformation.


Breaking hell
I am working to dismantle oppressive systems and structures that keep people trapped.


I inhale
I take in all the complexity and richness of the world, both good and bad.


Then exhale
I release my own energy and creative output into the world.


Then excel
Through this process, I hope to improve and perfect myself and the world around me.


Breaking cells
I am shattering barriers and limitations that hold me back or limit my potential.


We prevail
I believe that through hard work and determination, we can overcome obstacles and achieve our goals.


No fear when I step
I am confident and unafraid as I move forward in pursuit of my goals and dreams.


God steady Clearing the debt
I believe that a divine force is helping me to overcome obstacles and guiding me towards success.


I earned the respect
Through my hard work and dedication, I have earned the admiration and respect of others.




Writer(s): Tina Tu

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