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shai linne is living proof that God has a wonderful sense of humor. He once told his mom that he would never, ever become a Christian, completely oblivious to the fact that God had chosen him to be a Christian before time began. He doesn't like the spotlight, so God gave him natural gifts that put him on stage as an actor. He doesn't like to be in front of people, so God gave him spiritual gifts that are mostly public in nature. shai has appeared on numerous independent and national Christian Hip-hop releases, including his 2005 full-length debut, The Solus Christus Project. All this from someone who doesn't like hip-hop and never pursued a career in music. Someone in heaven is having a big laugh at his expense. After all this time, shai still doesn't get the joke.
Ichabod
Shai Linne Lyrics
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To break the silence, I had to fight this: "Aw, here we go, man, they ain't gonna like this"
What's really going on? I gotta wonder, man
Am I the only one? I don't understand
Cause the game ain't the same when the fame and acclaim
Make ashamed to proclaim the Son of Man
We got record sales, videos and wardrobes
Twitter followers, movie deals, award shows
For more insight, turn to Ezra
I gotta question that's sure to hit you
How do you know if the Lord is with you?
How do you know if the Lord has left you?
Can't tell it by if you're more successful
The book of Judges chapter
The th verse, something was missing
Today, who's Samson, who's the Philistines?
Anybody else see the guillotine?
Christian Hip-hop got me feeling brokenhearted
We're such a long way off, man, from where we started
We think we're winning, but Satan got us outsmarted
I wonder if the glory of God has departed
Lord, help us! Before You choose a different squad
We need to repent, or else we might get the rod
I can't call it- It seems like we're sick of God
What you call that, huh? Ichabod
It's called Ichabod, It's called Ichabod
What you call that, huh? It's called Ichabod
It's called Ichabod, It's called Ichabod
What you call that, huh? It's called Ichabod
The book of Hebrews: - CHH really gotta heed this today
We gotta pay close attention to what we heard from the Word-
Otherwise we gonna drift away
I think we're seeing that, look at the content
A lot of self-glory, a lot of nonsense
Now we drool for the music of fools
Got a new set of rules, are we losing our conscience?
We got publicists, platforms and more shows
What's the difference between the "mainstream" and "broad road"?
Do we wanna glorify the Lord any more?
For more insight, turn to Samuel
Whatever happened to prayer and fasting?
Seeking God's face, not about just rapping
Could it be the devil has found us napping?
Are we now happy that crowds are clapping?
We exist for the glory of Jesus
Man, we better recognize- God don't need us
He can raise rocks up to tell His story
With or without us, He'll get His glory!
Christian Hip-hop got me feeling broken hearted
We're such a long way off, man, from where we started
We think we're winning, but Satan got us outsmarted
I wonder if the glory of God has departed
Lord, help us! Before You choose a different squad
We need to repent, or else we might get the rod
I can't call it. It seems like we're sick of God
What you call that, huh? Ichabod
It's called Ichabod, It's called Ichabod
What you call that, huh? It's called Ichabod
It's called Ichabod, It's called Ichabod
What you call that, huh? It's called Ichabod
"The art form you're doing here- What is it known for in the world? It is known for sin and immorality. It is known to be vile and to cause destruction. But yesterday and today, I saw the same thing happen to a music form that has happened to my life. God has taken it, cleaned it off, made it new, and filled it with life. But let me give you a warning that's very important. As a preacher, I know this: whenever eloquence is more important than the words spoken, there is no power. And whenever a music medium becomes more important than the truth it seeks to communicate, it's useless." Paul Washer to CHH artists at Legacy Conference
The song "Ichabod" by Shai Linne addresses the state of Christian hip-hop (CHH) and its relationship with God. The lyrics express concern over the way in which fame, money, and success within the industry can lead to a loss of focus on Jesus and the gospel. The burden of these worries weigh heavily on the artist, leading him to question whether he's alone in his convictions. The song exhorts listeners to turn their attention to the words of the Bible, with multiple references to specific Bible verses that speak to his concerns.
The lyrics also address the way in which the CHH community has changed over the years, with a move towards self-glorification rather than glorifying God. Hip hop artists are called to repent, seek God's face, and prioritize prayer and fasting in order to remain in step with Him. The song's title, "Ichabod," is a reference to 1 Samuel 4:21, in which the glory of the Lord departs from Israel due to their disobedience.
Overall, "Ichabod" is a call to repentance and a return to focusing on the core message of Christianity. It highlights the danger of becoming entangled in worldly success and reminds the listener that without Christ, their efforts are ultimately in vain.
Line by Line Meaning
Heavy... Heavy... Heavy is the burden, so I gotta write this
Writing this song is a heavy burden on me, but it needs to be done.
To break the silence, I had to fight this: "Aw, here we go, man, they ain't gonna like this"
I had to fight my fear of rejection to speak out and break the silence on this issue.
What's really going on? I gotta wonder, man
I'm confused and wondering about what's really happening.
Am I the only one? I don't understand
I feel alone in my thoughts and don't fully understand the situation.
Cause the game ain't the same when the fame and acclaim
The Christian hip-hop scene has changed due to the desire for fame and recognition.
Make ashamed to proclaim the Son of Man
There is pressure to hide or downplay our faith to avoid criticism and shame.
We got record sales, videos and wardrobes
The focus has shifted to material success and appearance.
Twitter followers, movie deals, award shows
The Christian hip-hop industry is obsessed with social media, mainstream exposure, and recognition.
Older tears mixed with joys of the newer brethren
The older generation of Christians is saddened and concerned by the actions of the newer generation.
For more insight, turn to Ezra
Looking at the book of Ezra can give us more insight on this issue.
I gotta question that's sure to hit you
I have a thought-provoking question for you.
How do you know if the Lord is with you?
How can you tell if God is truly on your side?
How do you know if the Lord has left you?
How do you know if God has abandoned you?
Can't tell it by if you're more successful
Success or wealth doesn't necessarily mean that God is with you.
The book of Judges chapter
The book of Judges in the Bible.
The th verse, something was missing
Something important was missing from the situation described.
Today, who's Samson, who's the Philistines?
Who are the characters in today's Christian hip-hop scene who resemble Samson and the Philistines?
Anybody else see the guillotine?
Is anyone else worried about the potential downfall of the Christian hip-hop industry?
Christian Hip-hop got me feeling brokenhearted
The state of Christian hip-hop makes me feel sad and disappointed.
We're such a long way off, man, from where we started
The Christian hip-hop industry has strayed far from its original intentions and values.
We think we're winning, but Satan got us outsmarted
We may believe we're succeeding, but we're actually being deceived by Satan's influence.
I wonder if the glory of God has departed
I'm concerned that God's presence is no longer with us.
Lord, help us! Before You choose a different squad
God, please help and guide us before it's too late.
We need to repent, or else we might get the rod
We need to ask for forgiveness and change our ways, or we will face God's punishment.
I can't call it- It seems like we're sick of God
We may be unintentionally turning away from God and losing our love for Him.
What you call that, huh? Ichabod
I'm calling this situation 'Ichabod', which means God's glory has departed.
The book of Hebrews: - CHH really gotta heed this today
We need to pay close attention to the teachings in the book of Hebrews.
We gotta pay close attention to what we heard from the Word-
We must focus and meditate on the teachings from the Bible.
Otherwise we gonna drift away
If we don't actively hold onto our faith, we will slowly and unknowingly drift away from God's path.
I think we're seeing that, look at the content
We can see this issue by looking at the content of Christian hip-hop songs.
A lot of self-glory, a lot of nonsense
There is too much focus on self-promotion and irrelevant content in Christian hip-hop.
Now we drool for the music of fools
Christian hip-hop is beginning to resemble the worldly, foolish music it once sought to replace.
Got a new set of rules, are we losing our conscience?
We have created our own set of rules that may be leading us away from our Christian values and beliefs.
We got publicists, platforms and more shows
The focus has shifted to marketing and exposure rather than spreading the message of God.
What's the difference between the "mainstream" and "broad road"?
Is there really a difference between Christian hip-hop and mainstream music if they share the same values and content?
Do we wanna glorify the Lord any more?
Are we still focused on glorifying God or have we shifted our focus onto ourselves?
For more insight, turn to Samuel
The book of Samuel can give us more insight into this issue.
Whatever happened to prayer and fasting?
We must not forget the importance of prayer and devoting ourselves to God.
Seeking God's face, not about just rapping
Our focus should be on seeking God and His will, not just making music.
Could it be the devil has found us napping?
Has Satan taken advantage of our complacency and distracted us from God's truth?
Are we now happy that crowds are clapping?
Are we more concerned about pleasing people and gaining popularity than pleasing God?
We exist for the glory of Jesus
Our existence and purpose is to glorify Jesus and His message, not ourselves.
Man, we better recognize- God don't need us
We must recognize that God does not need us to spread His message - we should feel privileged to do so.
He can raise rocks up to tell His story
God can use anything, even rocks, to communicate His message and glorify Himself.
With or without us, He'll get His glory!
God's glory will always prevail - with or without our involvement.
Contributed by Scarlett L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Candace Cudjoe
I just love how he brings PURE theology to music. No water down stuff. #therealdeal #fire
Jasmine Oden
I love how clear I can hear his words.
1newearth
Happy new week, Jasmine. The saints shall possess the kingdom and we shall reign here for a 1,000 years. The feet of our Lord Jesus will touch the Olivet mount. The gospel of John shows that the Lord Jesus rose before the first day of the week. He died in the midst of the week and rose on the sabbath. John 19:31, John 20. We would say that he died on Wednesday and rose on Saturday. Merry passover and feast of unleavened bread to you all. The first passover of the holy old king James Bible always comes before the heathen Easter. Read Acts 12:1-4. If the first passover falls around Easter like in 2022, then something is wrong. The calendar problem must be solved. I am not relying on man and that is why the belief I have is different from most people. We ought to pray for the repentance and success of kings and all those in authority. I pray for president Joe Biden and his cabinet to do well and repent of their sins. I have been praying for all those in authority since I read 1 Timothy 2:1-4 some years ago. I am a sabbath keeping, new moon celebrating, holy day feast observing Christian that would never knowingly eat pork, shrimps, or anything sacrificed to idols. I still suppose that Ellen White is the Jezebel of Revelation. It is an abomination for a Christian to eat shrimps, pork, chicken, etc. Adam and Eve were children of God but they sinned by eating from an unclean tree. The mark of the beast will be IN the right hand or IN the forehead. It is spiritual and physical. Most of the world worships the beast by keeping sunday, friday, Christmas, Easter, Eid, Diwali, etc. There is something physical coming that people will have to take if they want to buy or sell. Our Lord Jesus never ate shrimps or pork. Prayerfully read Leviticus 11:43 and Revelation 21:8. If you make yourself abominable, that is a sin! Repent.
Happy new year! The new covenant will not save you if you continue being rebellious and stubborn against the word of the Lord. It is a sin to steal and a sin to forget the sabbath (saturday). 1 Samuel 15:23 KJV — For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king. Witchcraft, sorcery idolatry, witches, sorcerers, idolaters will be cast into hellfire. Only they that are washed in the blood of the Lord Jesus and keep his commandments shall be kings and priests. There is no such thing as a sunday rest or sunday sabbath in the Bible. Only the seventh day is blessed, sanctified and hallowed. Isaiah 66:22,23 says that from one new moon to another and from one sabbath to another shall all flesh worship before the Lord in the new earth. Matthew 7:21-23 proves that not everyone that says Jesus is Lord will enter the kingdom. We need to do the will of the Father which is to obey and honor our Lord Jesus Christ. He kept the new moons and we ought to keep them.
Lego King
This is what drew me to Shai Linne back in the day
BlueFlowerFilms
YAS!
Make Jesus Famous Ministries
just read Samuel 4 this morning and fell on my face and started repenting then remembered this song! So good!
Life Wordz
Amen... hallelujah.... Lord Jesus Christ have ur Way
Adeyemi Babalola
Thank you so much Shai Linne. I pray your light shine brighter in this dark times in Christian Hip Hop.
With love from Nigeria.
John Tobey
Adeyemi Babalola Shai, excellent job want to give you a shout out from your old 10 th Presbyterian Crew. miss you brother glad to hear that your ministries of Lyrical Theology going well. Be well brother, your testimony now shines brightly to my wife Stephanie and our three seven year old , that is right. God has blessed us with triplets!!! Stay strong brother.
_R3D_
Adeyemi Babalola -- I'm so thankful that God has brother and sisters in Nigeria standing up for the true Gospel and not the perverted selfish brand that America tries to sling to you! Remain steadfast like Paul! Blessings to you!